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.
Cultural heritage is not only a bridge between the past and present but also the foundation for building identity, fostering pride, and strengthening community bonds.
December 17, 2024 marks Ha Long Bay’s significant milestone of 30 years since its recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Over the years, the bay's breath-taking beauty has always been a pride for both Vietnam and the northern province of Quang Ninh, solidifying its reputation as one of the most captivating destinations on the planet.
Spanning 12,252 hectares, the Trang An Landscape Complex features several nationally significant sites, including the Trang An Eco-tourism Complex, Tam Coc-Bich Dong Tourist Area, Bai Dinh Pagoda, and the Hoa Lu Ancient Capital Special National Relic.
To promote the value of cultural heritage, the northern province of Ninh Binh, which is home to Trang An Landscape Complex – a UNESCO-recognised World Cultural and Natural Heritage Site, has been implementing strategic solutions to harmoniously solve the relationship between restoration and conservation and sustainable development.
Authorities in Bac Giang province have so far spent more than 240 billion VND (9.9 million USD) on renovating and preserving over 100 historical relics, as part of the 2021-2025 plan for the work.
Ho Chi Minh City and the Ile-de-France region have agreed to work together in studying and building specific cooperation programmes in economic development, heritage conservation, and ecological transition.
A workshop on culture, heritage and tourism was held in Hanoi on April 14 as part of the ongoing 12th Vietnam-France decentralised cooperation conference.
The Hanoi government always supports and creates favorable conditions for heritage conservation activities, affirmed Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Tran Sy Thanh while hosting a reception for visiting Director of the UNESCO World Heritage Centre Lazare Eloundou Assomo on March 27.
The French Embassy in Vietnam on September 12 held a press conference to provide the media with information on a project named “Share and protect Vietnam’s heritage” and the component to be carried out in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue.
The Hue Monuments Conservation Centre celebrated its 40th founding anniversary on June 10, a milestone on the path to recover and bring into play values of the Nguyen Dynasty’s tangible and intangible cultural heritages.
A national cultural heritage photo contest and exhibition, the first of its kind in Vietnam, will be launched in late May, aiming to raise awareness of heritage conservation within the local community, according to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Hanoi’s Department of External Affairs and the Committee for External Relations of St. Petersburg held an online meeting on March 31 to discuss ways to enhance their cooperation.
The French Architects’ Overseas Association (AFEX) and Business France held a seminar on architecture and urban planning in Ho Chi Minh City on May 9 as part of the France-Vietnam Architecture Week.
Japan has helped conserve the tangible and intangible values of the Complex of Hue Monuments – a world heritage site in Hue, the imperial capital of Vietnam during the Nguyen Dynasty.
The Green Lotus label was awarded to 33 hotels and guesthouses nationwide in recognition of their meeting standards on environmental protection, heritage conservation and economic contribution.
