The activities included a walk for a clean and green environment, a performance of the Vietnamese ‘ao dai’ of different periods, and a parade of vintage cars, motorbikes, and bicycles.

A parade of antique vehicles marking the Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day in Ho Chi Minh City, November 19, 2022. Photo: T.T.D. / Tuoi Tre

A parade of vintage vehicles marking Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day in Ho Chi Minh City, November 19, 2022. Photo: T.T.D. / Tuoi Tre

The opening ceremony took place at Nguyen Van Binh Book Street in the morning after delegates offered flowers at the statue of President Ho Chi Minh.

A design completion and awarding ceremony summarizing the series of activities were held in the evening.

An ao dai performance marking the Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day in Ho Chi Minh City, November 19, 2022. Photo: T.T.D. / Tuoi Tre

An ‘ao dai’ performance marking Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day in Ho Chi Minh City, November 19, 2022. Photo: T.T.D. / Tuoi Tre

These activities aim to raise awareness of the importance of protecting and promoting the value of cultural heritage, while encouraging the people, especially the young generation, to preserve and promote national cultural values, thereby spurring patriotism and pride in Vietnamese cultural identity, according to the District 1 People’s Committee.

The administration recently launched several tourism products to promote cultural and historical values, including half-day tours allowing visitors to experience and explore the 300 years of culture and history of Ho Chi Minh City.

Delegates pose for a photo in Ho Chi Minh City, November 19, 2022. Photo: T.T.D. / Tuoi Tre

Delegates pose for a photo in Ho Chi Minh City, November 19, 2022. Photo: T.T.D. / Tuoi Tre

Volunteers cycle to marking the Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day in Ho Chi Minh City, November 19, 2022. Photo: T.T.D. / Tuoi Tre

Volunteers cycle to mark Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day in Ho Chi Minh City, November 19, 2022. Photo: T.T.D. / Tuoi Tre

A design completion is organized to mark the Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day in Ho Chi Minh City, November 19, 2022. Photo: My Le / Tuoi Tre

A design completion is organized to mark Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day in Ho Chi Minh City, November 19, 2022. Photo: My Le / Tuoi Tre

Delegates join a talk about old architecture during an activity marking the Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day in Ho Chi Minh City, November 19, 2022. Photo: T.T.D. / Tuoi Tre

Delegates join a talk about old architecture during an activity marking Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day in Ho Chi Minh City, November 19, 2022. Photo: T.T.D. / Tuoi Tre

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