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    Bac Kan province works to digitalise ancient documents of local minority groups

    NDO – The northern mountainous province of Bac Kan is home to seven ethnic groups, most of them being minority tribes, communities of which have preserved cultural heritages for generations, particularly ancient documents, bibliographies, antiques and relics. Over recent years, the local authorities have taken proper measures to collect and digitise the documents for preservation and promotion.

    Event Series Celebrates Hanoi’s Vibrant Cultural Heritage in the Old Quarter

    NDO – A programme will be held from November 17 to 26 in the Hanoi Old Quarter to honour the capital city’s cultural heritages.

    Vietnamese candidate runs for UNESCO General Director chair

    NDO – Ambassador Pham Sanh Chau, Assistant to the Foreign Minister and Special Envoy to the Prime Minister on UNESCO delivered a presentation and attended an interview for the position of UNESCO Director General at the international organisation headquarters in Paris on April 27.

    Hanoi works to conserve Co Loa historical site

    NDO/VNA - Hanoi will spend VND60 billion (US$2.6 million) on preserving and promoting the value of the Co Loa historical site in Dong Anh district during the 2018-2020 period after the site is reported to be encroached seriously.

    Programme invites youngsters to explore Vietnam’s heritages

    NDO – A programme entitled ‘Travelling to the Root – Experiencing Vietnam’s intangible cultural heritages’ was launched by the Hanoi Cultural Fund on August 18.

    Agreement signed to preserve and promote Hai Van Gate national site

    NDO – A cooperative agreement was signed between the authorities of central Thua Thien-Hue province and Da Nang city on February 20 to preserve and promote the historical and architectural values of Hai Van Quan (Hai Van Gate) national relic site.

    Prehistoric archaeological discoveries exhibited in Thai Nguyen

    NDO – New archaeological discoveries from prehistoric times found in Thai Nguyen are on display at an exhibition that opened at Thai Nguyen provincial Museum in Thai Nguyen city, the capital of the province, on May 15.

    Keo Hanh Thien Pagoda recognised as national intangible cultural heritage

    NDO – People's Committee of Xuan Truong district, Nam Dinh province held a ceremony on October 8 to receive a certificate honouring Keo Hanh Thien Pagoda as a national intangible cultural heritage and open Keo Hanh Thien Pagoda Festival 2019.

    Exhibition sheds lights on X’tieng ethnic culture

    NDO – Around 120 objects highlighting the cultural diversity and identity of the X’tieng ethnic community are on display at an exhibition that opened at the Ho Chi Minh City History Museum on April 19.

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