Themed “Meeting of humans and nature”, the event aims to promote and honour natural heritage sites of Vietnam, especially those recognised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), the ministry said.

A view of Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site in the northern province of Quang Ninh.

It creates a chance for Vietnamese people, especially the youth, to show their responsibility, patriotism and pride for natural heritage sites, thereby, raising public awareness of the need to preserve biodiversity and prevent the impacts of climate change.

The event also offers an opportunity for localities to exchange their experiences in preserving and upholding the values of natural heritage.

A range of cultural activities will be held during the week, including a photo exhibition entitled “Vietnam’s Natural Heritage”. It will introduce the natural beauty, biodiversity value, cultural beauty, scenic spots and daily activities of people living in World Natural Heritage Areas and the National Park Biosphere Reserve.

An exhibition themed "Cultural heritage, tourism and traditional craft villages of Vietnam" will be also organised, showcasing products of 10 outstanding craft villages including Bat Trang and Chu Dau pottery, Quat Dong embroidery, Dong Ho folk paintings, Van Phuc silk, and Hoi An lanterns.

A cultural exchange programme for students will be arranged at the event.

Eight cultural and natural world heritage sites in Vietnam

Vietnam ratified the 1972 Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage on October 19, 1987. Ever since, eight sites in Vietnam have been recognised as cultural and natural world heritage.

Fashion shows to promote Vietnam’s tourism and heritage

A series of fashion shows, entitled ‘Buoc Chan Di San’ (Walking through Heritages) will be staged in famous tourist attractions across Vietnam to promote the country’s tourism potential and heritage.

Son La honours Xoe Thai dance – intangible cultural heritage of humanity

Son La province held a ceremony on September 17 to honour the art of Xoe dance of the Thai ethnic people, as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity recognised by UNESCO.

Practices of Then receive UNESCO certificate for Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

A ceremony was held in the northern province of Tuyen Quang on September 3 night to receive a UNESCO certificate accrediting Practices of Then by Tay, Nung and Thai ethnic minority groups in Vietnam as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity.

Museums to play a more active role in heritage education in the digital era

According to statistics from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Vietnam currently has a total of 162 public and private museums, which are home to more than three million artefacts, reflecting the entire development process of Vietnamese history, culture, and people.

Source: VNA