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Hoi An participates in the annual UNESCO Creative Cities Network Conference

Hoi An participates in the annual UNESCO Creative Cities Network Conference

 09:04 03/07/2024

From July 1st to 5th, the delegation from Hoi An city, led by Mr. Nguyen Van Son - Chairman of the People's Committee, participated in the annual conference of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) held in the city of Braga, Portugal.

Information of Beach festival – Hoi An summer emotions

Information of Beach festival – Hoi An summer emotions

 15:19 13/06/2024

Beach Festival “Hoi An – Summer Emotions” is an annual event held in Hoi An city that has brought exciting experiences to residents and tourists for many years. One of the distinctive features of Beach Festival is a harmonious combination between cultural island and traditional cultural heritage in this area. The activities take place vibrantly and extensively at Cua Dai beach, An Bang beach, Tan Thanh beach and Cham Island, not only dynamic, youthful, and full of vitality but also promote unique indigenous culture.

Information of the conference  “Policies and resources for building and developing Hội An - a UNESCO creative city”

Information of the conference “Policies and resources for building and developing Hội An - a UNESCO creative city”

 15:17 13/06/2024

On October 31, 2023, Hội An joined the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in the field of Crafts and Folk Art. This is considered one of the significant achievements in the city's historical, cultural and social development; a recognition of the city's ongoing journey of pioneering spirit; “openness”; and the innovation of a “global city” since the late 16th century, when it was one of Southeast Asia's busiest trading ports.

Time Out lists Hoi An among best places to travel in July

Time Out lists Hoi An among best places to travel in July

 14:00 28/05/2024

British magazine Time Out has ranked Hoi An, an ancient city in the central province of Quang Nam, seventh in its list of the 13 best places to travel in July.

Walking route of the ancient town

Walking route of the ancient town

 15:45 05/04/2024

The project "The town for pedestrians and primitive vehicles" was put under test on 24 July 2014, however the idea of an ancient town without motorbike engine noise had been hatched since the 90s of the 20th century when the staff of Hoi An Center for Culture and Sports took a survey about the development of the ancient town to plan for tourism development. "The walking town" has been a tourism brand of Hoi An that not only expand space, but also lengthen the timeframe to meet the needs of tourists.

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Cu Lao Cham: Island of life - Oceanographic Magazine

 09:12 28/02/2024

As a foreign correspondent for over 30 years, I have reported on Southeast Asia, focusing particularly on the challenges faced by island communities, who serve as stewards of the ocean. These resilient individuals are staring down the dire effects of climate change as ocean warming, severe cyclones, and mass coral reef bleaching jeopardise their livelihoods.

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Information about the announcement ceremony “Hội An’s designation to the Unesco creative cities network in 2023”

 08:53 07/12/2023

On October 31, 2023, the UNESCO Creative Cities Network Secretariat designated Hội An - Vietnam’s representative as an official member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network for the field of Crafts and Folk Art. This is the great honor and pride of the people of Hội An in particular, of Quảng Nam and Vietnam in general.

Event information “Mid-Autumn Festival, Hội An 2023”

Event information “Mid-Autumn Festival, Hội An 2023”

 15:32 20/09/2023

The Mid-Autumn Festival has long been a vital part of the cultural and spiritual lives of Hội An people. It is also known as the Children's Festival or the Reunion Festival because family members will gather around the Mid-Autumn Festival tray to watch the moon, eat mooncakes, enjoy tea, and share daily stories. What a warm and love-filled reunion!

9 things to eat and drink in Hoi An

9 things to eat and drink in Hoi An

 12:49 11/09/2023

Recently, South China Morning Post (SCMP) has an article about Hoi An cuisine with tasting some of the city’s specialties and learning how to cook them.

Hoi An Lantern Festival to be held in Germany

Hoi An Lantern Festival to be held in Germany

 06:35 28/08/2023

The 3rd Hoi An Lantern Festival will be held in Wernigerode, Germany to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the friendship of the two cities.

Hoi An lantern: Light up the beauty of the ancient town at night

Hoi An lantern: Light up the beauty of the ancient town at night

 12:42 22/08/2023

Hoi An lanterns are a distinctive feature of the ancient town of Hoi An. Visitors are often eager to see a more alluring Hoi An when the town is lit up with colorful lanterns. Seeing Hoi An lanterns is a one-of-a-kind experience that visitors to Hoi An should not miss out on.

Information about the 3rd Hội An lantern festival, 2023 in Wernigerode city, Germany

Information about the 3rd Hội An lantern festival, 2023 in Wernigerode city, Germany

 07:11 18/08/2023

Since 2013, Wernigerode city (Germany) and Hội An city (Vietnam) have had a twinning relationship based on a sustainable urban partnership. Wernigerode is known as one of the Harz region's picturesque old towns that are popular for tourist activities. With many environmental, cultural and social similarities, along with the people's affection for Hội An, the two cities have decided to continue coordinating the organization of the 3rd Hội An Lantern Festival 2023 in Wernigerode.

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Quang Nam International Food Festival 2023 to take place from 31st August - 3rd September 2023

 08:07 17/08/2023

Quang Nam Provincial People’s Committee announced on 4th July 2023 of the organisation of Quang Nam International Food Festival 2023 under the theme “The land of Quang Nam with the culinary quintessence all over the world”. The Festival is scheduled to take place on 31st August to 3rd September, at An Hoi Statue Garden, Hoi An City.

Hội An Cultural Days in Paris

Hội An Cultural Days in Paris

 11:45 14/08/2023

Hội An Cultural Days in Paris
On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Vietnam-France diplomatic relations and the 10th anniversary of their strategic partnership (1973 - 2023), the People's Committee of Hội An city, in collaboration with the Vietnamese Cultural Centre in France, organize the event “Hội An Cultural Days in Paris” to promote the culture and tourism of Hội An, Vietnam to the French people, the Vietnamese community in France, and tourists.

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Event information “The 19th Hội An - Japan cultural exchange, 2023”

 07:42 28/07/2023

From August 4 to 6, 2023, the 19th “Hội An - Japan Cultural Exchange” will be held by Hội An city, the Consulate General of Japan in Đà Nẵng, and Japanese units and localities in Hội An Ancient Town; in order to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Japan (1973 - 2023), as well as continue to strengthen the exchange and cooperation relationship between Hội An and Japan.

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Composition Camp “Creative Space”, “The 2nd traditional occupations' beauty”, and Fair “Startup - Green consumption”, Hội An 2023

 07:34 08/05/2023

In order to introduce the typical indigenous culture, the transmission values of traditional crafts and honor the creations of the craftspeople; Hội An will organize a series of events: Composition Camp “Creative Space”, “The 2nd traditional occupations' beauty”, and Fair “Startup - Green consumption”, Hội An 2023. The events will take place from May 12 to 19, 2023 and include a variety of interesting and exciting activities.

Ancient town’s mid-autumn festival named intangible heritage

Ancient town’s mid-autumn festival named intangible heritage

 11:49 22/02/2023

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has listed the mid-autumn Full Moon Festival (on the 14th day of the eighth lunar month) of the ancient town as a National Intangible Heritage.

Upcoming events in Hội An Ancient Town

Upcoming events in Hội An Ancient Town

 13:22 21/10/2022

Hội An is known as the festival city. Many national and local events have been held here successfully in the last half year. Major events such as the Opening Ceremony of the Visit Vietnam Year 2022 in Quảng Nam (March 2022), Korean Cultural Days in Quảng Nam - Hội An 2022 (April 2022), Hội An - Homeland Resort 2022 (June 2022), Hội An traditional occupations' beauty (July 2022), and Hội An-Japan Cultural Exchange (August 2022) have left a lasting impression as well as good affection in the hearts of locals and tourists.

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Trà Quế Vegetable Village - honored as the National Intangible Cultural Heritage

 07:00 06/05/2022

On April 4, Mr. Nguyễn Văn Hùng - Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, signed a decision to recognize Trà Quế vegetable farming as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage: Traditional knowledge of folk crafts. This recognition of Trà Quế vegetable farmingas a National Intangible Cultural Heritage is considered a valuable opportunity to spread and strengthen the brand of the occupation villageas part of the goal torestore Hội An tourism in the near future.