The city’s international street food festival, a celebration of global cuisine and culture, presented a vibrant spectacle with over 130 stalls from 55 countries and territories.
The Vietnamese pavilion was a highlight for many, with enthusiastic crowds lining up to sample the delights of traditional dishes such as spring rolls and grilled pork noodles. The booth also offered a range of souvenirs, including conical hats and silk scarves, which proved popular with those seeking mementos of their cultural experience.
In addition to the diverse array of food, the festival featured a rich program of cultural heritage displays. Dozens of musical and dance performances illuminated the traditions of various nations, captivating an audience of approximately 15,000 people and creating an unforgettable experience beyond just the culinary delights.
Joy and pride in international recognition of national heritages
NDO – As the art of xoan singing is soon to be lifted from the UNESCO list of cultural heritage in need of urgent safeguarding, Dr Le Thi Minh Ly from the National Cultural Heritage Centre expressed her joy at the achievements Vietnam has made over the past year in protecting cultural heritages.
Protecting Minority Culture Through Workshop
NDO/VNA – How to protect and bring into play the values of folk culture of ethnic minority groups in Vietnam was discussed at a workshop held at the National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Hanoi on December 14.
Decoration art in traditional costume of Red Dao people recognised as national heritage
NDO – The Tuyen Quang provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism in coordination with Na Hang district’s authorities hosted a ceremony on October 12 to receive a certificate honouring the decoration art in traditional costumes of local Red Dao ethnic groups as a national intangible heritage.
Exhibition to honour Vietnamese heritage
NDO – The "Vietnamese Cultural Heritage 2018" exhibition will take place in Hanoi from November 23 to 25, as one of the cultural events to honour and promote the values of national cultural heritages of various regions, especially the Vietnamese heritages that have been recognised by UNESCO.
Vietnam heritage photo contest launched
NDO – The fifth Vietnam Heritage Photo Contest, themed ‘Vietnamese rivers’, was officially launched by the Vietnam Heritage Magazine in Ho Chi Minh City on August 2.
