The 6th Quảng Nam Heritage Festival showed off the precious values of the central province, Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh said at the closing ceremony in Hoi An on June 14.
Quang Nam (VNA) – The 6th Quang Nam Heritage Festival sho🅺wed off the precious values of the centralprovince and introduced domestic and international visitors to traditionallifestyles and heritages, Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh said at theclosing ceremony in Hoi An on June 14.
She said the festival – themed ‘Quang Nam – ConnectingCultural Heritage Journey’ –drew thousands of artists, craftsmen, sportsmen, researchers, scientists andbusinesses from 33 countries and territories in an exciting week of culturalexchanges in Quang Nam province.
“The festival successfullyintroduced traditional Quang Nam trades, including silk, pottery, ginseng,cultural performances of ethnic groups, local cuisine and world heritages of HoiAn, My Son, Cham Island to the global community,” Thinh said.
“This year’s festival saw theinvolvement of community and friendship among hosts and visitors during a weekof festivity. It’s really a favourite rendezvous for cultural exchanges amongcountries and friends,” she said.
The festival, which is heldevery five years, hosted 35 cultural events in Hoi An, mountainous areas andbeaches from June 7-14.
The festival was a prelude tothe Financial Ministers Meeting of the 2017 APEC (Asia-Pacific EconomicCo-operation) Summit this October.
According to the festival’sorganisers, nearly 1 million visitors flocked to destinations in the provinceduring the festival.
The central province hosted 4.4million tourists, of which 2.3 million were foreigners, in 2016, and target for5 million tourists in 2017.
The province, 800km south of Hanoi,has attracted 110 tourism projects since 1997. The tourism industry contributesaround 10 percent of the province’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
The provincial tourism industrycreated total revenues of 6.8 trillion VND (302 million USD) in 2016. –VNA
More than 300 kites of all colours, shapes and sizes are being showcased in Hoi An ancient city and on Tam Thanh beach of Tam Ky city in the central province of Quang Nam.
An exhibition on Cham towers in the central region of Vietnam opened in the central province of Quang Nam on June 9, as part of the ongoing Quang Nam Heritage Festival 2017.
Nguyen Trong Nha Uyen has made history for Vietnam’s dancesport by clinching a bronze medal in the solo Latin category at the WDSF World Championship 2025 in Germany.
The ambassador noted that among the 300,000 Vietnamese residing in the RoK, around 3,000 are living in Pyeongtaek and contributing actively to the local economy. Ho expressed his hope that the local authorities will continue support the overseas Vietnamese community in the city.
This is the first time since the adoption of the Convention that a country has served two consecutive terms on the Committee. The outcome shows the trust and recognition that member states have given Vietnam for its efforts and achievements in carrying out and promoting the Convention, as well as for its active role, strong standing, and growing credibility at UNESCO.
Quang Duc pottery is known for its wide range of forms, including wine bottles, jars, lime pots, vases, plant pots, incense burners and candle stands. Decorative motifs are equally rich, featuring mythical creatures, pastoral scenes, floral patterns, deer, peacocks, bats and more.
Vietnam’s cinematic appeal lies in its diverse settings, from terraced mountains and limestone karsts to bustling markets and ancient towns. Its mix of ethnic vibes, buzzing street life, and old traditions gives directors a goldmine for storytelling.
The Vietnamese team will gather on June 26 in Ba Ria-Vung Tau, where they will train until July 14 before departing for Indonesia for the ASEAN U23 Championship 2025, which runs from July 15 to 29. Vietnam will face Laos on July 19 and Cambodia on July 22 in the group stage.
The exhibition showcases more than 100 valuable documents and artifacts, divided into two main parts: “Journalist Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh” and “President Ho Chi Minh – Founder and Mentor of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press.” This is an opportunity to recall the late leader’s journalism journey and affirm his exceptional role in founding and guiding the revolutionary press in Vietnam.
For the first time, the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has granted Vietnam hosting rights for the two championships, including the Asian women’s solo category, which debuts this year as an officially recognised event.
Eight teams will join the tournament, divided into two groups. Group A features Vietnam, the Philippines, Sichuan Club (China), and Australia, while Group B consists of Vietnam U21, Korabelka Club (Russia), Taiwan (China), and U21 Thailand.
Despite strong home support and high expectations, Vietnam were unable to overcome the defending champions, who secured their third consecutive win over Vietnam in a regional final, following previous victories in 2014 and 2023.
The event, part of Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy strategy through 2030, was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela and USM’s Faculty of International Relations. It attracted thousands of students from universities across Venezuela.
For the first time, Vietnamese audiences will have the opportunity to experience the ballet masterpiece "Don Quixote" in its original version by renowned choreographer Marius Petipa.
The contest carried deep meaning as it was the first time the life of Vietnamese women abroad had been highlighted as the central theme, said poet and writer Nguyen Quang Thieu, Chairman of the Vietnam Writers’ Association.
The event formed part of Vietnam’s ongoing campaign to seek UNESCO World Heritage status for the complex at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, scheduled to take place in Paris in July.
Creative cultural festivals are fast emerging as a new catalyst for tourism development in Vietnam, as localities increasingly invest in these vibrant events on a more systematic and larger scale.
This marks the first time Vietnam has hosted a continental-level Muay event which will feature competitions across 28 weight categories in combat and eight performance categories.
Coming to the Vietnamese booth, visitors had the chance to take part in a bamboo dance, a workshop on painting woven bamboo or rattan, or quizzes about Vietnam.
Pristine beach in Quang Nam Province (Photo: VNA) 
