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[Photos] Tug-of-War Games Connects Vietnamese - Korean Communities

22:01 | 20/11/2023

Tug-of-war rituals and games of Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) were added to the UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2015.

Colorful Night of Vietnamese Heritage Held in Paris

12:29 | 20/11/2023

Night of Vietnamese heritage in French capital Paris brings international friends many emotions when enjoying unique art performances, imbued with the colors of Vietnamese folk culture.

Vietnam Continues to Enhance Soft Power: Deputy Foreign Minister

10:40 | 18/11/2023

Within the framework of the 42nd Session of the UNESCO General Conference, Vietnam was elected a Vice President, representing the Asia-Pacific. According to Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ha Kim Ngoc, this is the first time the country has held this position at one of the two most important governing bodies of UNESCO.

Vietnam News Today (Nov. 10): Vietnam Elected As Vice President of UNESCO General Conference

06:17 | 10/11/2023

Vietnam News Today (Nov. 10): Vietnam elected as vice president of UNESCO General Conference; Vietnam, Ghana to forge multi-faceted cooperation; Vietnam, Germany step up legal affairs collaboration; Vietnamese e-sports teams to compete at ASIAD 19’s demonstration events.

Vietnam's Role and Contribution to UNESCO Appreciated by International Community

12:28 | 13/10/2023

The opening plenary session of the 217th Session of the UNESCO Executive Council took place over two days on October 9-10, in Paris, France. The event was attended by 58 member countries and more than 100 observer countries. Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu attended and spoke at the opening session, he also had meetings with UNESCO leaders and Heads of delegations from some participating countries.

Vietnam News Today (Oct. 12): Vietnam Pledges to Contribute More to UNESCO

06:13 | 12/10/2023

Vietnam News Today (Oct. 12): Vietnam, Japan foster educational cooperation;Nikkei Asia highlights new wave of investment following Biden's Vietnam visit;Vietnam pledges to contribute more to UNESCO; Petrol prices sharply drop in latest review.

Ha Long Bay-Cat Ba Archipelago Becomes World Natural Heritage Site

14:26 | 18/09/2023

Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago of Vietnam has been officially recognized as a world natural heritage.

Vietnam’s Three UNESCO Heritages in Top of Most Impressive in Southeast Asia

10:11 | 18/07/2023

Vietnam's Ha Long Bay, Hoi An, and Phong Nha-Ke Bang have been named among the 16 most favourite UNESCO world heritage wonders in Southeast Asia by leading UK-based travel magazine Wanderlust.

UNESCO Accompanies Hanoi in Protecting Cultural Heritage

10:10 | 13/07/2023

Vice Chairman of Hanoi People's Committee Vu Thu Ha on July 5 had a meeting with Firmin Edouard Matoko, Assistant Director-general of the Africa Department and External Relations of UNESCO on African priorities and foreign relations.

Cham People’s Pottery Making Art Named UNESCO Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding

16:27 | 17/06/2023

The art of pottery making of Cham ethnic people was inscribed in the list of intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent safeguarding by UNESCO in 2022

Vietnam and France Seek to Strengthen Strategic Partnership

13:54 | 07/06/2023

Vietnam always attaches importance to its relationship with France, an important member of the EU, a strategic partner of Vietnam with connections in history, culture and people.

Vietnamese Traditional Opera Introduced in RoK

08:29 | 24/05/2023

The art of Vietnamese "Hat boi" (classical drama) is being introduced in Busan (Korea) within the framework of the exhibition 'Alternative Identities: Masks of ASEAN & Korea'.

Vietnam Heritage Evening Held in France

15:00 | 05/05/2023

"Vietnam Heritage Evening: Vietnam - A Cultural Fabric of Land, Water and People" took place at the Vietnam Cultural Center in France on March 3.

Vietnamese Cultural Heritages Introduced to UNESCO Community

20:37 | 04/05/2023

Vietnamese culture, cuisine, and heritage have been highlighted at an event held in Paris on May 3, drawing the participation of more than 120 representatives from UNESCO and diplomatic missions to UNESCO.

Festival Honours UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritages Across Vietnam

22:57 | 24/04/2023

A festival to honor and showcase Vietnam’s UNESCO-recognised intangible cultural heritages of humanity is underway in the northern province of Phu Tho from April 22 to 24, as part of the local 2023 Hung Kings Temple Festival and Culture and Tourism Week of Ancestral Land.

Vietnam's Important Contributions to Preservation of Intangible Heritage

09:04 | 21/04/2023

According to Ambassador Le Thi Hong Van, head of Vietnam's delegation to UNESCO, Vietnam has made constructive contributions to the implementation of the UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2003.

Vietnam News Today (Apr. 20): Fiala’s Trip Provides Fresh Impetus to Vietnam – Czechia Relations

08:00 | 20/04/2023

Vietnam News Today (Apr. 20): Fiala’s trip provides fresh impetus to Vietnam – Czechia relations; UNESCO official hails Vietnam’s role in protecting intangible cultural heritages ; Hanoi takes quick COVID-19 prevention measures as infections rise; Vietnam, Australia promote trade, tourism exchange.