Vietnam-ASEAN cultural heritage space kicked-off
The “Vietnam – ASEAN cultural heritage space” has officially launched in Hoi An City on June 21 and is going to last in 6 days.
The “Vietnam – ASEAN Cultural Heritage Space” officially launched in Hoi An City on June 21, 2025, and will run for six days until June 26, 2025.
This year marks the sixth anniversary of this annual event, which is a significant part of the Quang Nam Heritage Festival. Additionally, it celebrates the 15th anniversary of the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage as well as a renewed focus on the Week of Culture and Development organized by UNESCO.
With the participation of Japan and the Republic of Korea, this year's exhibition showcases a fresh and vibrant display of cultural values and heritage from these countries, alongside the rich tapestry of Vietnamese culture, which remains a primary theme.
For this event, twenty-three traditional houses have been set up to represent the cultural heritage of 22 localities in Vietnam that are recognized as part of the World Heritage list or are being considered for inclusion, with the 23rd house dedicated to showcasing cultural heritage from other ASEAN nations.
Engaging art performances will be scheduled throughout the exhibition, providing entertainment and educational value for participants.
During the opening ceremony, UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay presented awards to 11 winners of the “World Heritage in Your Hands” painting contest, which was launched nationwide by the UNESCO Vietnam Office in collaboration with Panasonic Vietnam.
