Workshop discusses safeguarding of precious intangible cultural heritages
Experts, managers and artisans looked into intangible cultural heritage preservation in Vietnam over the past 20 years at a workshop in Hanoi on December 26.
At the workshop in Hanoi on December 26 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) –⛦ Experts, managers and artisanslooked into intangible cultural heritage preservation in Vietnam over the past20 years at a workshop in Hanoi on December 26.
The event was jointly held by the Vietnam CulturalHeritage Association and the Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports on the occasionof the 20th anniversary of the UNESCO Convention for theSafeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (2003 Convention). Vietnam was one of the first 30 countries to join thisimportant international convention on September 5, 2005.
Participants said Vietnam was one ofthe first countries that included matters regarding intangible culturalheritage in their cultural heritage laws, which, they said, has significantly contributedto cultural heritage preservation achievements over the past 20 years, andbalancing conservation and promotion activities.
Nong Quoc Thanh, Deputy Director of the Department of Cultural Heritage underthe Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, said Vietnam was the first countryto ask the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the IntangibleCultural Heritage to remove a heritage element from List of Intangible CulturalHeritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding, referring to the case of Xoan singing, a folk music genre inVietnam.
Nha nhac (royal court music) gets UNESCO's recognition as a world's cultural heritage item. (Photo: VNA)
Highlighting joint efforts in culturalheritage protection in Vietnam, the official affirmed that as a member of the Intergovernmental Committee for the 2022 – 2026 term, Vietnam will continue to share its experience, makegreater efforts, and promote its responsibility in safeguarding the intangiblecultural heritage of humanity.
The participants also raised proposalsto improve the efficiency of intangible cultural heritage safeguarding inVietnam, including adjustments and supplements to the Cultural Heritage Law.
Vietnam possesses a total of 15 intangible cultural heritage elementsrecognised by UNESCO.
Just a few examples of these include the Nha Nhac - Vietnamese Court Music, Space of Gong Culture, Quan Ho Bac Ninh Folk Songs, Ca Tru Singing, and the Giong Festival of PhuDong and Soc temples./.
Vietnam was elected as the Vice Chair of the UNESCO's Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage on December 8 during the committee's 18th session in Kasane, Botswana.
The People's Committee of the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum has asked the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment to provide technical support in developing a dossier seeking UNESCO recognition for its Kon Tum plateau as a World Biosphere Reserve.
Some French and international officials have applauded the Vietnam - France relations as well as the Southeast Asian country’s contributions to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) in 2023.
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.
The cultural event in Canberra not only fostered cultural exchanges between Vietnam and Australia but also contributed to promoting Vietnam’s image internationally
At the workshop in Hanoi on December 26 (Photo: VNA)
Nha nhac (royal court music) gets UNESCO's recognition as a world's cultural heritage item. (Photo: VNA)
