The Director-General of UNESCO, Mr. Ernesto Matoko, praised Vietnam for its strong partnership and cooperation with UNESCO. He highlighted the fruitful collaboration between the two sides, which has served Vietnamese sustainable development and the implementation of the UN 2030 Agenda. Matoko also commended Hanoi for being recognized as a City for Peace and a member of UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network, citing it as a successful model of UNESCO projects in the country.
Matoko expressed UNESCO’s commitment to continue supporting and cooperating with Vietnam in the future. Ms. Ha, on her part, emphasized that Hanoi’s cultural development is rooted in the promotion of its rich traditional culture and the integration of global cultural influences. She stated that culture is a strength and a significant driving force for sustainable development. Ha also expressed her desire for UNESCO to continue accompanying Hanoi in cultural projects and assured that the city will fulfill its commitments to the organization.
During the event, Ms. Ha presented a certificate of merit to Mr. Matoko in recognition of his contributions to the preservation and promotion of the Thang Long-Hanoi cultural heritage.
Painting contest held for buffaloes joining ploughing festival in Ha Nam
A buffalo painting contest for the Doi Son Tich Dien (ploughing) Festivalwas held on February 10, or the sixth day of the Lunar New Year in Doi Son commune, Duy Tien district, the northern province of Ha Nam.
Over 2.5 million go on pilgrimage to ancestral land
Some 2.5 million people flocked to the northern midland province of Phu Tho to celebrate the annual Hung Kings Temple Festival as of April 23 (the eight day of the third lunar month), said the organising board.
Pho Hien folk cultural festival kicks off in Hung Yen
The Pho Hien Folk Cultural Festival opened in the northern province of Hung Yen on April 21.
Sam Son sea festival slated for April 21
The 2018 sea festival of Sam Son city of the north central coastal province of Thanh Hoa will take place on April 21, heard a press conference held in the city on April 12.
Ha Long Carnival opens in Quang Ninh
The Ha Long Carnival, a highlight of the Ha Long – Quang Ninh tourism week 2019, opened in Bai Chay and Hon Gai tourism area in the northern province of Quang Ninh on April 28.
