Second “Green Heritage” comes to Ha Noi
VGP - The second Green Heritage Cultural and Tourism Week will take place at the Viet Nam Exhibition Centre for Culture and Arts in Ha Noi from November 21-25 as one of the activities celebrating Viet Nam’s Culture Heritage Day, according to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Central Sector of the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long - Illustration photo
Under the motto "Meeting of humans and nature", the event targets to promote and honor natural heritage sites of Viet Nam, especially those recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
The week also aims to create 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 "Viet Nam'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 Viet Nam" will be also organized, 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 program for students will be arranged at the event.
The Green Heritage Culture and Tourism Week was first launched in 2013.
Viet Nam is home to eight world heritage sites recognized by UNESCO namely the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, My Son Sanctuary, Hoi An ancient town, Complex of Hue Monuments, Ha Long Bay, Trang An Landscape Complex, Thang Long Imperial Citadel, and Ho Dynasty Citadel.
At the 2020 World Travel Awards, Asia, last month Viet Nam was named Asia's leading destination in the culinary, culture and heritage categories./.
