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More geo-parks to be acknowledged by UNESCO by 2030

 VietNamNet Bridge – A number of geological parks will be recognised as national or global geo-parks by 2030 under the project “geological heritage conservation and geo-park network development in Vietnam”

Is China’s Silk Road Initiative an interest in the East Sea?

VietNamNet Bridge – The so-called “Silk Road Initiative” in the East Sea is part of China’s three-direction tactic, analyzed by Dr. Nguyen Hong Thao.

Nguyen Dynasty documents recognized as world documentary heritage

The Ministry of Home Affairs this morning received a certificate of world documentary heritage for a number of documents signed by Nguyen kings (1802-1945) from a representative of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. 

Lang Biang biosphere reserve seeks UNESCO recognition

VietNamNet Bridge – Authorities in Lam Dong province are taking the final steps to complete their report on the Lang Biang biosphere reserve which will be submitted to the UNESCO for recognition in September.

18 world heritage sites: Vietnam “losing” billions of dollars?

 VietNamNet Bridge - Billions of US dollars of foreign investment in projects related to the 18 World Heritage sites in Vietnam seem to be "forgotten".

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 President bids farewell to outgoing UK diplomat; Top legislator welcomes WFUCA President; HCM City signs pact with Rhone-Alpes Region

Chefs in Shanghai for Bocuse d'Or competition

Chef Nguyen Le Hoang Phat will represent Vietnam at the two-day international culinary competition that kicks off in Shanghai on June 26.

UNESCO body in Vietnam hits out at China’s illegal rig

The Vietnam Union of UNESCO Associations, a UN public organisation working for global peace and cooperation, has released a statement in strong opposition to China’s illegal installation of its oil rig Haiyang Shiyou – 981 in Vietnam’s waters.

Motivational speaker offers inspiration

Twenty-one people with disabilities will be honoured at the Shining Vietnamese Fortitude Gala Night for their winning writing entries during ceremonies to be held today in HCM City and May 24 in Ha Noi.

Nguyen Dynasty royal documents recognized as Global Memory of the World

 VietNamNet Bridge – UNESCO has recognized the Nguyen Dynasty's official documents as a documentary heritage of the world.

Then singing seeks UNESCO recognition

VietNamNet Bridge – The northern mountainous province of Tuyen Quang, one of the cradles of Hat Then, is working hard to hasten the compilation of a dossier seeking UNESCO’s recognition of the musical genre . . .

The Mother Goddess religion

On the occasion of the preparation of a dossier to submit to UNESCO for its recognition of Chau van as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, VNP had an interview with Prof. Ngo Duc Thinh, a leading expert in the Mother Goddess religion.

UNESCO hails famous VN's ancient house as ‘impressive'

 The Viet Nam Federation of UNESCO Association has listed a 119-year-old house called Huynh Thuy Le Ancient House in Sa Dec Town in the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap as one of Viet Nam's most impressive destinations.

UNESCO lists Vietnamese folk music as world cultural heritage

 VietNamNet Bridge – The art of Don Ca Tai Tu's music and songs in southern Viet Nam has officially become a recognised UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Folk tug of war seeks UNESCO recognition

Deputy PM Vu Duc Dam has directed relevant agencies to join in compiling a multi-national dossier of the traditional Tug of war to seek the UNESCO's recognition as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of humanity by 2015.

UNESCO honours Vietnamese poet Nguyen Du

 VietNamNet Bridge – The UNESCO General Conference’s 37th session in Paris has issued a resolution honouring great Vietnamese poet Nguyen Du and other international cultural figureheads.

Phong Nha - Ke Bang nominated for World Heritage the second time

 VietNamNet Bridge - Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has assigned the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to submit dossiers to the UNESCO to seek the world natural heritage title for Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park for the second time.

Province promotes precious bai choi singing

VietNamNet Bridge – Researchers and artists of traditional folk music presented suggestions to preserve and promote bai choi singing at a workshop held yesterday in the central province of Binh Dinh, the cradle of the singing.

Phong Nha: Ten years like a dream!

 VietNamNet Bridge - Phong Nha - Ke Bang in Quang Binh province, in central Vietnam, is preparing to celebrate its tenth anniversary of being awarded the UNESCO world natural heritage title.

Traditional musicians to perform for free

 VietNamNet Bridge – Every Saturday from 8.30pm on the sixth floor of 34 Hoang Cau Street (Fansipan Mushroom Hotpot), you can enjoy a ca tru performance by Bach Van Ca Tru and Friends.