Hanoi funds heritage conservation to secure sustainable tourism development
Hanoi has mobilised hundreds of billions of VND for the restoration, preservation and promotion of local cultural heritage every year, transforming the treasures into engines for sustainable tourism development.
Hoa Lo prison relic site draws throngs of visitors. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) –𒁃 Hanoi has mobilised hundreds of billions of VND for the restoration, preservation and promotion of local cultural heritage every year, transforming the treasures into engines for sustainable tourism development.
With a collection of 6,489 relics, including three UNESCO-recognised intangible cultural heritage elements and one world documentary heritage, as well as 1,350 craft villages, Hanoi leads Vietnam in cultural heritage abundance. These assets represent a rich resource for socio-economic development, particularly in the cultural industry.
Besides, the capital city boasts multiple traditional performing arts and folk cultural activities, including ca tru (ceremonial singing) – a world-recognised heritage, xam (blind busker's singing), and hat van (a form of ritual singing), which greatly appeal to both domestic and international tourists.
Night tours have been organised at the Temple of Literature to promote the unique value of this special national relic site. (Photo: VNA)
Over the recent past, many organisations and units in the city have innovated their approaches to capitalise on the cultural assets to develop cultural tourism and handicraft tourism. Notable offerings include the “Sacred Night” tour at Hoa Lo Prison Relic that honours young heroes through authentic historical narratives, the “Decoding the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long” night tour, the Temple of Literature’s night tour featuring 3D mapping technology, and the Centre for the Quintessence of the Vietnamese Craft Village in Bat Trang ceramic village.
Despite these achievements, experts suggest Hanoi develop a professional workforce to maximise the economic value of the heritage. The city requires long-term planning to create products deeply imbued with the cultural identity while ensuring sustainable heritage promotion. Craft villages must enhance tourism services and accelerate digital transformation in product promotion.
Competent authorities should also consolidate and expand tour routes based on heritage values, they said, adding the city needs to study and pilot public-private partnership models in heritage conservation linked with sustainable tourism development, while increasing investment in preservation and promotion of cultural heritage throughout the capital./.
The exhibition provides an opportunity for units to exchange experiences in preserving and promoting the values of cultural heritage and natural resources, enhancing regional connectivity, and raising the status of Vietnamese tourism on the world tourism map.
According to Dang Huong Giang, Director of Hanoi’s Department of Tourism, tourism continues to be a key economic driver for the capital, with notable growth in both visitor numbers and revenue.
Hanoi, home to a large number of cultural and historical sites and craft villages, is taking measures to develop experiential tourism to attract more visitors to the over-1,000-year-old capital.
The ambassador noted that among the 300,000 Vietnamese residing in the RoK, around 3,000 are living in Pyeongtaek and contributing actively to the local economy. Ho expressed his hope that the local authorities will continue support the overseas Vietnamese community in the city.
This is the first time since the adoption of the Convention that a country has served two consecutive terms on the Committee. The outcome shows the trust and recognition that member states have given Vietnam for its efforts and achievements in carrying out and promoting the Convention, as well as for its active role, strong standing, and growing credibility at UNESCO.
Quang Duc pottery is known for its wide range of forms, including wine bottles, jars, lime pots, vases, plant pots, incense burners and candle stands. Decorative motifs are equally rich, featuring mythical creatures, pastoral scenes, floral patterns, deer, peacocks, bats and more.
Vietnam’s cinematic appeal lies in its diverse settings, from terraced mountains and limestone karsts to bustling markets and ancient towns. Its mix of ethnic vibes, buzzing street life, and old traditions gives directors a goldmine for storytelling.
The Vietnamese team will gather on June 26 in Ba Ria-Vung Tau, where they will train until July 14 before departing for Indonesia for the ASEAN U23 Championship 2025, which runs from July 15 to 29. Vietnam will face Laos on July 19 and Cambodia on July 22 in the group stage.
The exhibition showcases more than 100 valuable documents and artifacts, divided into two main parts: “Journalist Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh” and “President Ho Chi Minh – Founder and Mentor of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press.” This is an opportunity to recall the late leader’s journalism journey and affirm his exceptional role in founding and guiding the revolutionary press in Vietnam.
For the first time, the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has granted Vietnam hosting rights for the two championships, including the Asian women’s solo category, which debuts this year as an officially recognised event.
Eight teams will join the tournament, divided into two groups. Group A features Vietnam, the Philippines, Sichuan Club (China), and Australia, while Group B consists of Vietnam U21, Korabelka Club (Russia), Taiwan (China), and U21 Thailand.
Despite strong home support and high expectations, Vietnam were unable to overcome the defending champions, who secured their third consecutive win over Vietnam in a regional final, following previous victories in 2014 and 2023.
The event, part of Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy strategy through 2030, was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela and USM’s Faculty of International Relations. It attracted thousands of students from universities across Venezuela.
For the first time, Vietnamese audiences will have the opportunity to experience the ballet masterpiece "Don Quixote" in its original version by renowned choreographer Marius Petipa.
The contest carried deep meaning as it was the first time the life of Vietnamese women abroad had been highlighted as the central theme, said poet and writer Nguyen Quang Thieu, Chairman of the Vietnam Writers’ Association.
The event formed part of Vietnam’s ongoing campaign to seek UNESCO World Heritage status for the complex at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, scheduled to take place in Paris in July.
Creative cultural festivals are fast emerging as a new catalyst for tourism development in Vietnam, as localities increasingly invest in these vibrant events on a more systematic and larger scale.
This marks the first time Vietnam has hosted a continental-level Muay event which will feature competitions across 28 weight categories in combat and eight performance categories.
Coming to the Vietnamese booth, visitors had the chance to take part in a bamboo dance, a workshop on painting woven bamboo or rattan, or quizzes about Vietnam.
These are impressive achievements, not only showing the efforts and prowess of Vietnamese paddlers but also serving as proof of the sports sector’s strategic and systematic investment.
