UNESCO has identified these challenges at a conference held in Hanoi on the protection and promotion of the values of Vietnam’s heritages for sustainable development, affirming that UNSCO will provide concrete support to Vietnam.

 Hoang Nga from Hanoi loves lacquer artworks. At an ongoing lacquer exhibition in Hanoi, she was also able to be part of the lacquer painting process for the first time.

 Vo Minh Quang, a 12-year-old student from Giang Vo Secondary School in Hanoi, won first prize at the eight Mozart International Piano Competition, which took place in Bangkok, Thailand, from July 22 to 24.

Well-known artist Tri Nguyen shared how he developed such a deep attachment with the Vietnamese ‘dan tranh’ and his upcoming musical projects in the near future.

 Five excellent short film projects will receive funding of VND200m (USD8,000) each from the CJ Cultural Foundation Korea and CJ CGV Vietnam during the first CJ Short Film Project which is being held from June 15 to November 16 in Vietnam.

A photo exhibition themed "Truong Sa trong ta" in Hanoi on August 3-7 in Hanoi will give viewers an insight into the life of people and soldiers in Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago.

 To nurture her hobby and spread the love for books to every voracious reader, a retired lecturer has created a free bookstore in Hanoi’s Dong Da district. Amidst the busy city, her bookstore shines like a precious gem.

 American cellist Grace Ho and Vietnamese violinist Bui Cong Duy will perform together for the first time at concerts in Hanoi and HCM City next month. 

 Around 1,800 Vietnamese and foreign martial artists took part in the fifth International Martial Arts Festival in HCM City on July 23-25 at the Sports Centre in District 7.

 A large street festival was held on the pedestrian streets around Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi on July 29 morning to mark 10 years of administrative boundary adjustment of the capital city.

The Cong ethnic group in Muong Te district, the northern mountainous province of Lai Chau  boasts a diverse cultural life with traditional values. Over the years, local people have made great efforts in preserving the group’s cultural identity.

 A fusion concert featuring traditional music and beatboxing by artist Ngo Hong Quang took place at the French Cultural Center in Hanoi on the last day of June to debut his album “Nam Nhi” (Macho).

 Sketches summarizing the undaunted spirit of people during the two resistance wars against the French colonialists and US troops are being displayed at the Fine Art Museum in central Da Nang city.

UNESCO attaches special importance to cooperation with Hanoi, especially in preserving and upholding the values of cultural heritages, said chief representative of UNESCO Office in Vietnam Michael Croft. 

 Thirteen traditional handicraft villages of Hanoi and six traditional handicraft villages of Quang Nam will be showcasing their products at An Hoi Sculpture Garden, Hoi An city, Quang Nam province, from August 17 to 19.

Seventeen oil paintings by Aung Kyaw Htet, the most famous contemporary painter of Myanmar are on display at the exhibition entitled “Serenity and Splendor of Myanmar” in Hanoi.

 Nearly 200 photos highlighting Hanoi’s renewal and development are being showcased at an exhibition that opened on July 26 to mark the 10th anniversary of the city’ administrative-boundary expansion (2008-2018).

 Professional curator Zhuang Wubin from Singapore will hold a talk on curating photography at DocLab in Tay Ho District, Hanoi on July 29, staring at 3 p.m.

 Heritage Space in Hanoi’s Nam Tu Liem District will hold the FILM storyteller 24 program with a screening of Japanese New Wave movie “Woman in the Dunes” on July 28, starting at 7 p.m.

 Twelve photographers will jointly hold an exhibition in Hanoi from August 3 to 7 to express their love for Truong Sa (Spratly) Islands, according to news website Vietnamplus.