According to the signed agreement, JICA will provide technical support to Hoi An by sending experts to Hoi An during the restoration of Cau Pagoda.
Speaking at the ceremony, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee Tran Van Tan said that Cau Pagoda is considered the symbol of Hoi An cultural heritage as well as the symbol of the long-standing friendship between Vietnam and Japan. The restoration of the relic requires carefulness and thoroughness, requiring the support of domestic and foreign experts, especially the experience of Japanese experts.
He expressed his belief that, with the support of Japanese experts, the value of the Cau Pagoda relic will be faithfully preserved and ensure the highest sustainability.
Shimizu Akira, Chief Representative of JICA Vietnam shared, 2023 is the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Japan-Vietnam diplomatic relations. Therefore, he expressed his hope that Cau Pagoda will be successfully restored to continue to attract more tourists and cement the friendship of the two countries.
Central region to host diverse activities to celebrate New Year 2019
NDO – Cities and provinces in Vietnam’s central region will host a wide range of activities in celebration of New Year 2019.
Vietnam’s Hoi An named the world’s best city of 2019
NDO – Vietnam’s ancient city of Hoi An in the central Quang Nam province was named the world’s best city of 2019 by the New York-based Travel + Leisure magazine.
Hoi An among 15 world’s best cities
NDO/VNA – The ancient town of Hoi An in the central province of Quang Nam was named among the 15 best cities of the world in a recent readers’ vote of the US travel magazine Travel & Leisure.
Hoi An International Food Festival to feature 12 famous chefs
NDO – The third International Food Festival will be held from March 14-17 in the ancient city of Hoi An, Quang Nam province, with the participation of 12 famous chefs from around the world.
Hoi An among world’s 10 most affordable places for Brits
The 400-year-old town Hoi An in central Vietnam has jumped four places to seventh position on this year’s list of 10 cheapest destinations for the Brits.
