An exhibition on Vietnam’s sea and islands cultural heritage will be held in Phan Thiet city, Binh Thuan province, from August 27 to September 3, as reported by NDO.
The exhibition aims to showcase, promote, and honor the tangible and intangible cultural heritage values and unique tourism products of Vietnam’s seas and islands.
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| Gia Luan Bay, Cat Ba, Hai Phong. Photo: Duc Nghia. |
This exhibition is organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the People’s Committee of Binh Thuan province, and the Vietnam Exhibition Centre for Culture and Arts in collaboration with the People’s Committees of various provinces and cities.
The exhibition is part of the National Tourism Year 2023.
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| The arc of the coastal town of Nha Trang by Ho Trung Lam. Photo provided by the organizing committee. |
The exhibition focuses on Vietnam’s sea and island cultural heritage, featuring 270 images and artifacts related to Vietnam’s seas and islands. The contents include the history of Vietnam’s sea and island culture, the establishment and protection of Vietnam’s sovereignty over seas and islands, art photos of Vietnam’s seas and islands, and the involvement of Vietnamese youth with Vietnam’s seas and islands.
Additionally, cultural heritages, seas, and islands from 22 provinces and cities across the country will be showcased. The event will also introduce and promote tourism potentials, ecotourism products, sustainable marine tourism, and the value of local cultural heritage through models, artifacts, images, installation art, publications, costumes, art performances, cuisine, local specialties, and traditional craft demonstrations at the exhibition area, with interactions with artisans.
The highlight of the exhibition is the street festival with the theme “Colors of Binh Thuan,” featuring numerous art troupes (more than 400 people) with unique props and costumes.
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| Ke Ga Lighthouse, Ham Thuan Nam, Binh Thuan province will be featured in the exhibition. Photo provided by the organizing committee. |
The exhibition aims to promote sea and island cultural heritage, enhance tourism development, and raise awareness in the community to protect the marine environment and Vietnam’s seas and islands sovereignty.
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