The exhibition displays 280 photos on UNESCO-recognized tangible and intangible heritage of Viet Nam, of which Ha Long Bay and Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park were recognized as world’s natural heritage with global aestheticism and geology as well as typical ecosystems and mysterious caves.
While Thang Long Royal Citadel, Citadel of the Ho Dynasty, and Complex of Hue Monuments are featured of Vietnamese feudal dynasties’ power, Hoi An Ancient Town and My Son Sanctuary are typical of acculturation in the process of local culture integration.
On display are also 8 UNESCO-recognized oral and intangible heritage masterpieces of Viet Nam including Nha nha-Vietnamese Court Music, Space of Gong Culture in Central Highlands, Quan Ho Bac Ninh Folk Songs, Ca Tru Singing, Xoan Singing, Worship of Hung King, Giong Festival, and Don Ca Tai Tu.
In addition, the exhibition also displays images of Cat Ba Island which has been recognized as the Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO. It fully converges values of biodiversity conservation and typical tropical ecosystems… With these values, Hai Phong is preparing Cat Ba Archipelago’s profile for submission to UNESCO for recognition as a world natural heritage site.
The exhibition will run until 20 May 2014.
Pham Thanh
