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Recently, a series of continuous cultural and tourism events held across the wards of Hội An, Hội An Đông, and Hội An Tây have come together to paint a vivid picture of community life. These events celebrated and disseminated intangible cultural heritage, traditional crafts, and folk arts, while reaffirming Hội An - Đà Nẵng’s position as a proud member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network.
In the closing months of the year, Hội An once again became a focal point for visitors and cultural professionals from Vietnam and abroad, as a series of commemorative activities marking Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day (23 November), the 26th anniversary of Hội An Ancient Town’s inscription as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site (1999 - 2025), and the 8th anniversary of the Art of Central Vietnamese Bài Chòi being inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity (2017 - 2025) were held successfully and with strong public engagement. Beyond their commemorative significance, this year’s program highlighted Hội An’s creative approach to heritage, where cultural legacy is not only preserved but actively revitalized as a living resource that inspires contemporary expression and community participation.
At 7:00 p.m. on December 12, 2025, at Sông Hoài Square, Hội An, Yaly Couture will present a special collection celebrating its 30 years of establishment and development. More than a fashion show, the event is a reflective journey through three decades of creative connection between a couture brand and the land that has nurtured and inspired generations of artisans. It unfolds as a dialogue between traditional values and contemporary creative expression.
A series of exhibition and art performances will be included in the annual Hội An-Japan Cultural Exchange with the participation of Vietnamese and Japanese communities in the ancient town on December 26-28.
Many unique cultural activities at the event "The 21st Hoi An - Japan Cultural Exchange" will take place from December 26-28, at Hoi An Ancient Town, Da Nang.
Tailoring in Hội An has a long history, rooted in the town’s days as a bustling international trading port and a vital link of the Maritime Silk Road during the 16th and 17th centuries. By the early 20th century, Western-style tailoring shops began to emerge. Today, amid the moss-covered ancient streets, the tailoring trade remains vibrant, not only as a livelihood but also as a space where skilled craftsmanship, refined aesthetics, and endless creativity converge.
When the Central Government requires localities to strongly transform from administrative thinking to creation and service, many people may imagine it as a macro, distant concept. But in reality, “creation” is vividly and effectively present in Hoi An.
With the approval of Đà Nẵng city authorities, Ms. Trương Thị Ngọc Cẩm, Acting Director of the Hội An Center for the Conservation of World Cultural Heritage, participated in the Momentum International Delegate Program 2025, co-organized by the British Council Scotland, Creative Scotland, and the Edinburgh Festival Representation, held from August 6 to 12, 2025 in Edinburgh, Scotland. The purpose of the trip was to exchange experiences and establish connections with cities that have developed vibrant cultural and creative arts scenes through festivals and cultural tourism. It provided an opportunity for heritage professionals to share and learn from regions rich in cultural and artistic values, brimming with creative energy, in the process of building Creative Cities.
On July 30, 2025, the Vietnam Institute of Culture, Arts, Sports and Tourism, in collaboration with the Hội An Center for the Conservation of Cultural Heritage, held a meeting with selected local businesses, organizations, and individuals in Hội An to discuss and gather practical insights for developing the Project: “Establishing Ethical and Cultural Business Standards Rooted in National Identity and Informed by Global Business Culture.”
Located on 171 Nguyễn Trãi Str, Cẩm Châu ward, Hội An city, craft workshops “Touching to Hội An” with the title Painting on bookmark/postcard and The art of handmade lanterns by Dó paper.
The Hoi An Art & Craft Festival was held successfully on Feb 15-16, 2025 at Rainbow Art & Coffee. A series of activities attracted a large number of visitors, especially international tourists.
From February 5 to 7, 2025, Hội An participated in the Creative Cities Sub-Network Meeting on Crafts and Folk art in Al-Ahsa city, Saudi Arabia.
These days, the assembly halls and temples in the ancient town of Hoi An (Quang Nam province) are adorned with vibrant colors, eagerly awaiting the annual lantern festival.
Nguyễn Viết Lâm and Trần Thị Tuyết Nhung from Sơn Thúy pottery workshop are part of the younger generation who value traditional pottery in Thanh Hà, Hội An.
With a desire to preserve traditional values, a group of young people created a space called ‘Handicraft Hamlet’ within Hoi An ancient town (Quang Nam).
A hát bội (classical drama) art troupe from the ancient town of Hội An is performing in the International Mask Arts & Culture Organisation (IMACO) in Andong City, Gyeongsangbuk, Korea in exchanging multi-culture and arts among 25 countries in the world at the event.
Hoi An is not just famous for its historic architecture and cultural heritage that has been preserved for centuries. It is also a hotspot for artists from all over, both local and international, who come to dive into their creative passions. This focus on creativity helps the city keep its cultural tourism unique and exciting, drawing in more visitors.
To honour the peaceful and idyllic beauty of Hội An countryside during the harvest season, Hội An City collaborates with Arabesque Vietnam to organise the dance performance Rơm (Straw).
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