Old Quarter hosts cultural activities to mark Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day

Updated: 16:58, 09/11/2019

A series of activities will be held from November 22 to December 15 in Hanoi’s Old Quarter to honour the capital city’s cultural heritages.

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Accordingly, the Hanoi Old Quarter Culture Exchange Centre, 50 Dao Duy Tu street will introduce the model of silk wrapping, stages of weaving silk, lotus silk of Meritorious Artist Phan Thi Thuan.

A fashion show by designers Trinh Bich Thuy, La Hang, and Thuy Anh will also be held.

In addition, traditional tea culture will be on the spotlight at the Vietnam’s Heritage House (87 Ma May Street), featuring the participation of tea masters.

Meanwhile, visitors to Kim Ngan Temple (42-44 Hang Bac Street) will attend a photo exhibition entitled "Heritages at the Heart of Hanoi" by photographer Le Bich.

The programme, held to celebrate Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day (November 23), is part of an action plan of the Hanoi Old Quarter’s managing board to promote the area’s cultural values and boost the city’s tourism.

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Source: NDO