Green Heritage Week in Hanoi
(VOV) - The Green Heritage Culture and Tourism Week- a connection between people and nature opened at the Vietnam Culture-Art Exhibition Centre in Hanoi on November 19.
The highlights of the week include a display of photos, maps and logos on Vietnam’s biosphere reserves, as well as objects, documents and other cultural values of its ethnic minority groups.
During the week, there will be a wide range of activities, such as a pigeon releasing contest and traditional art performances like Bac Ninh love duets, ceremonial songs, and Bai Choi folk songs.
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The event, organised by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Ministry of Education and Training and the Vietnam Cultural Heritage Association, involves various provinces and cities having biosphere reserves, world natural heritage sites and national parks, such as Hanoi, Ha Giang, Haiphong, Quang Ninh, Nam Dinh, Quang Nam and Ca Mau.
It provides a good chance for local authorities to promote and honour the values of cultural and natural heritage sites, especially those that have been recorgnised by UNESCO.
The week within the framework of 9th Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day will run until November 23.