Hue, Luang Prabang cooperate to preserve cultural heritage

The two sides agreed to share experiences in managing cultural heritage sites, organize cooperative programs and support areas of mutual concern such as heritage conservation, scientific, museum, and archaeological research, as well as services to promote the cultural values.

Both sides aim to cooperate in strengthening human resources for heritage management and conservation, as well as exchanging experts and professional skills and sharing information on laws, policies and research on the conservation and management of the world’s heritage sites and intangible cultural heritage.

They will also promote friendship and cooperation between Hue (Vietnam) and Luang Prabang (Laos) and establish a common relationship with Siem Riep in Cambodia.

Director of the Luang Prabang World Heritage office Buonnhang Phongvichit said that since it was established in December 1995, his office has been responsible for managing, preserving and developing Luang Prabang as a UNESCO World’s Cultural Heritage site.

The cooperation between the two cities will help Luang Prabang become a centre for tourism, culture, history and heritage research.