Details of activities to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Vi and Giam folk songs being honored by UNESCO
From November 22 to 30, in the two provinces of Nghe An and Ha Tinh, many special activities will take place to celebrate the 10 folk singing heritages recognized by UNESCO.
In Nghe An province, there are two main activities, including: The 10th anniversary of the UNESCO recognition of Nghe Tinh folk song heritage and the exhibition "Colors of cultural heritage, nature and traditional handicrafts of Vietnam".
In addition, there are also special activities such as: Traditional Folk Art Festival "Vietnam - Heritage Colors"; Award CeremonyCompetition for composing lyrics for folk songs; Light sculpture art exhibition; "Vietnamese Ao Dai" exhibition; art exchange programs.

In Ha Tinh province, there are activities including: Festival "Returning to the Vi and Giam region - Connecting the quintessence of heritage" and TV bridge of the art program "Two banks of Vi and Giam"; Festival of Vietnam's intangible cultural heritage recognized by UNESCO and National Conference - Workshop to evaluate the work of preserving and promoting the value of Nghe Tinh Vi and Giam folk heritage.
Details of activities to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Vi and Giam folk songs being honored by UNESCO:
Time | Activity content | Location |
November 22, 2024 | ||
14:30 | Opening of the Exhibition "Colors of cultural heritage, nature and traditional handicraft products of Vietnam" | Nghe An Provincial Cultural Center Stage |
18:30 | Opening of the Traditional Folk Art Festival "Vietnam - Heritage Colors" | Nghe An Provincial Cultural Center Stage |
All day | Display of traditional Vietnamese handicrafts | Provincial Cultural Center |
Light sculpture art exhibition; “Vietnamese Ao Dai” exhibition | Nghe An Museum | |
November 23, 2024 | ||
08:00 | Provincial mass art troupes perform the programTraditional Folk Art Festival "Vietnam - Heritage Colors" | Nghe An Provincial Cultural Center Stage |
16:00 | Opening of the Exhibition "Colors of cultural heritage, nature and traditional handicraft products of Vietnam" | Nghe An Provincial Cultural Center Stage; Ho Tung Mau Walking Street |
20:00 | Celebration of 10 years of Nghe Tinh Vi and Giam folk songs being recognized by UNESCO | Ho Chi Minh Square |
All day | Display of traditional Vietnamese handicrafts | Provincial Cultural Center |
Light sculpture art display and “Vietnamese Ao Dai” exhibition | Nghe An Museum | |
November 24, 2024 | ||
09:00 | Art Exchange Program "Back to Heritage" | Nghe An Provincial Cultural Center Stage |
19:30 | Art Exchange Program "Youthful Rhythm" | Nghe An Provincial Cultural Center Stage |
All day | Display of traditional Vietnamese handicrafts | Provincial Cultural Center |
Light sculpture art display and “Vietnamese Ao Dai” exhibition | Nghe An Museum | |
November 25, 2024 | ||
09:00 | Mass art exchange "Returning to Nghe An" | Nghe An Provincial Cultural Center Stage |
19:30 | - Closing of the Exhibition "Colors of cultural heritage, nature and traditional handicrafts of Vietnam" and awarding ceremony of the Traditional Folk Art Festival "Vietnam - Colors of Heritage" - Awarding ceremony for the contest of composing lyrics for Vi and Giam folk songs | Nghe An Provincial Cultural Center Stage |
All day | Display of traditional Vietnamese handicrafts | Provincial Cultural Center |
Light sculpture art exhibition; “Vietnamese Ao Dai” exhibition | Nghe An Museum | |
November 27, 2024 | ||
20:00 | Opening of the Festival “Returning to the Vi and Giam region - Connecting the quintessence of heritage” and the TV broadcast of the art program “The two banks of Vi and Giam” | Ha Tinh Provincial Cinema and Cultural Center and Nghe An Radio and Television Station Studio |
November 28 - 30, 2024 | ||
20:00 | Vietnam's Intangible Cultural Heritage Festival recognized by UNESCO | Ha Tinh Provincial Cinema Culture Center |
November 29, 2024 | ||
08:00 | National Conference - Workshop to evaluate the work of preserving and promoting the heritage value of Nghe Tinh Vi and Giam folk songs | Ha Tinh City |
November 30, 2024 | ||
19:00 | ClosingFestival "Returning to the Vi and Giam region - Connecting the quintessence of heritage" | Ha Tinh Provincial Cinema Culture Center |
Time | Activity content | Location |
November 22, 2024 | ||
14:30 | Opening of the Exhibition "Colors of cultural heritage, nature and traditional handicraft products of Vietnam" | Nghe An Provincial Cultural Center Stage |
18:30 | Opening of the Traditional Folk Art Festival "Vietnam - Heritage Colors" | Nghe An Provincial Cultural Center Stage |
All day | Display of traditional Vietnamese handicrafts | Provincial Cultural Center |
Light sculpture art exhibition; “Vietnamese Ao Dai” exhibition | Nghe An Museum | |
November 23, 2024 | ||
08:00 | Provincial NTQC delegations perform the programTraditional Folk Art Festival "Vietnam - Heritage Colors" | Nghe An Provincial Cultural Center Stage |
16:00 | Opening of the Exhibition "Colors of cultural heritage, nature and traditional handicraft products of Vietnam" | Nghe An Provincial Cultural Center Stage; Ho Tung Mau Walking Street |
20:00 | Celebration of 10 years of Nghe Tinh Vi and Giam folk songs being recognized by UNESCO | Ho Chi Minh Square |
All day | Display of traditional Vietnamese handicrafts | Provincial Cultural Center |
Light sculpture art exhibition; “Vietnamese Ao Dai” exhibition | Nghe An Museum | |
November 24, 2024 | ||
09:00 | Art Exchange Program "Back to Heritage" | Nghe An Provincial Cultural Center Stage |
19:30 | Art Exchange Program "Youthful Rhythm" | Nghe An Provincial Cultural Center Stage |
All day | Display of traditional Vietnamese handicrafts | Provincial Cultural Center |
Light sculpture art exhibition; “Vietnamese Ao Dai” exhibition | Nghe An Museum | |
November 25, 2024 | ||
09:00 | Mass art exchange "Returning to Nghe An" | Nghe An Provincial Cultural Center Stage |
19:30 | - Closing of the Exhibition "Colors of cultural heritage, nature and traditional handicrafts of Vietnam" and awarding ceremony of the Traditional Folk Art Festival "Vietnam - Colors of Heritage" - Awarding ceremony for the contest of composing lyrics for Vi and Giam folk songs | Nghe An Provincial Cultural Center Stage |
All day | Display of traditional Vietnamese handicrafts | Provincial Cultural Center |
Light sculpture art exhibition; “Vietnamese Ao Dai” exhibition | Nghe An Museum | |
November 27, 2024 | ||
20:00 | Opening of the Festival “Returning to the Vi and Giam region - Connecting the quintessence of heritage” and the TV broadcast of the art program “The two banks of Vi and Giam” | Ha Tinh Provincial Cinema and Cultural Center and Nghe An Radio and Television Station Studio |
November 28 - 30, 2024 | ||
20:00 | Vietnam's Intangible Cultural Heritage Festival recognized by UNESCO | Ha Tinh Provincial Cinema Culture Center |
November 29, 2024 | ||
08:00 | National Conference - Workshop to evaluate the work of preserving and promoting the heritage value of Nghe Tinh Vi and Giam folk songs | Ha Tinh City |
November 30, 2024 | ||
19:00 | ClosingFestival "Returning to the Vi and Giam region - Connecting the quintessence of heritage" | Ha Tinh Provincial Cinema Culture Center |