Nghệ An to host cultural, natural heritage, handicraft exhibition

A sea parade of fishing boats seen at the Yên Lương Temple Festival in Cửa Lò Town, Nghệ An Province. The festival has been recognised as National Intangible Heritage by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in 2023. Photo nhiepanhdoisong.vn

HÀ NỘI – An exhibition on cultural natural heritage, and traditional handicraft products will be held from November 22-26 in Vinh City, central Nghệ An province, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced on August 6.

At the exhibition, there will be a space showcase the attention President Hồ Chí Minh and other Party and State leaders have been paying to national cultural heritage through photos on their visits to cultural and natural heritage sites, and their directions on cultural heritage preservation and promotion.

The exhibition will also publicise photos on Việt Nam’s historic cultural relics and scenic spots, particularly those honoured by the UNESCO.

The cultural heritage characteristics of Việt Nam's ethnic groups will be highlighted at the exhibition with images, documents, and artifacts.

In addition, visitors to the exhibition can see calligraphy works featuring lotus and President Hồ Chí Minh’s poems, and explore a space of Vietnamese tea culture, performance of light sculpture, and a "Vietnamese Áo Dài" space.

Tourism potential and One Commune-One Product (OCOP) products of 25 localities across the country will be also promoted at the exhibition.

Within the framework of the event, the 2024 Việt Nam Handicraft Products Competition will take place.

According to the ministry, the exhibition is among the activities to celebrate the Việt Nam Cultural Heritage Day that falls on November 23. It is also expected to offer an opportunity for artisans to exchange and promote the potential of craft village tourism, expand relations between traditional craft villages, and boost their international economic integration.