Ceremony to launch book on Hanoi’s intangible cultural heritage in Contemporary Life (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – A book on Hanoi’s intangible cultural heritage in Contemporary Life was launched on November 9 at Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature - National University). The book features 24 heritages requiring priority preservation with more than 100 illustrations and 22 writings focusing on folklore linguistics, theatrical performances, customs and beliefs. The book is available in both English and Vietnamese. It will be made available in libraries, research institutes and schools. Le Thi Minh Ly, Director of the Centre for Research and Promotion of Cultural Value, said the book aims to bring heritages closer to local and global communities, while connecting the protection of local intangible cultural heritages with regional and international preservation efforts. This is also one of strategies to protect and promote intangible cultural … [Read more...] about Book on Hanoi’s intangible cultural heritage debuts
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Role of NGOs in safeguarding intangible cultural heritages highlighted
Kwon Huh, General Director of the International Information and Networking Centre for ICH in the Asia-Pacific Region speaks at the event (Photo: VNA) Thua Thien-Hue (VNA) – The Asia-Pacific Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) Non-Government Organisation (NGO) Conference, which closed in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue on November 8, placed a spotlight on the important role played by NGOs in implementing sustainable community development goals through the protection of ICHs. With four working sessions and two roundtable talks, the three-day event provided information on the UN 2030 agenda on sustainable development, focusing discussion on issues related to quality education and sustainable cities and communities. Participants affirmed commitments towards adopting measures to protect intangible cultural heritages in the spirit of the UNESCO 2003 convention for the safeguarding of humanity’s ICHs. The conference adopted a recommendation, … [Read more...] about Role of NGOs in safeguarding intangible cultural heritages highlighted
VN hosts Asia-Pacific Intangible Cultural Heritage conference
The 2018 Asia-Pacific Intangible Cultural Heritage Non-Government Organization Conference is organized in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue from November 6-8, 2018 Under the theme of “Asia-Pacific Intangible Cultural Heritage Non-Government Organization (NGO) towards the Sustainable Development of Communities”, the event has attracted the participation of representatives from 35 organizations from 16 nations. The conference aims to strengthen exchanges and comprehend the relations between the intangible cultural heritages and sustainable development to grant power for NGOs to join in preserving the intangible cultural heritages. It also creates an opportunity for cultural researchers and managers in Viet Nam to receive more experience in preservation and development of intangible cultural heritages. Delegates at the conference also shared experience in activities of the NGOs to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals … [Read more...] about VN hosts Asia-Pacific Intangible Cultural Heritage conference
Thua Thien-Hue hosts Asia-Pacific conference on intangible cultural heritage
An overview of 2018 Asia-Pacific ICH NGO Conference (Source: VNA) Thua Thien-Hue (VNA) – The 2018 Asia-Pacific Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) Non-Government Organisation (NGO) Conference opened in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue on November 6, under the theme of “ICH NGOs towards the Sustainable Development of Communities”. Since 2014, the International Information and Networking Centre for Intangible Cultural Heritage in the Asia-Pacific Region (ICHCAP) has been organising international ICH conferences biennially as a networking platform for NGOs. This specific conference will focus predominantly on the work of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in the Asia-Pacific region’s ICH field. This year’s three-day conference has attracted the participation of representatives from 35 organisations from 16 nations. Its discussions focus on the relationship between intangible cultural heritage and sustainable development. Delegates are expected to … [Read more...] about Thua Thien-Hue hosts Asia-Pacific conference on intangible cultural heritage
Village to host cultural heritage week
Women from the northern province of Thái Nguyên sing soọng cô folk songs at a traditional festival. — Photo baotintuc.vnViet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Nearly 200 people and artists from 15 ethnic groups will join the annual Week for Ethnic Group Solidarity – Cultural Heritage between November 18 and 23 at the National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in the western outskirts of the capital. The ethnic groups of Tày, Dao, Mông, Mường, Thái, Khơ Mú, Tà Ôi, Cơ Tu, Ê Đê, Khmer, Chăm Bà La Môn, Raglai, Xơ Đăng, Ba Na, Chăm Islam and Sán Dìu from 13 provinces will share their cultural art performances, cuisine, folk games and traditional ceremonies. Folk singing of the Sán Dìu group in the northern province of Thái Nguyên, known as “soọng cô,” will be a highlight. People sing soọng … [Read more...] about Village to host cultural heritage week