Society

Opening of the Exhibition 'Colors of cultural heritage, nature and traditional handicraft products of Vietnam'

Minh Quan November 23, 2024 18:27

On the afternoon of November 23, at the Nghe An Provincial Cultural Center, the opening ceremony of the exhibition "Colors of cultural heritage, nature and traditional handicraft products of Vietnam" took place.

Attending the opening ceremony were comrade Ta Quang Dong - Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism; representatives of leaders of units under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism; Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development; leaders of the Culture - Sports and Tourism sectors, Cultural Centers, Tourism Promotion Centers; representatives of Museums from the following provinces and cities: Quang Ninh, Thai Nguyen, Dien Bien, Phu Tho, Bac Ninh, Nam Dinh, Ninh Binh, Thanh Hoa, Thua Thien Hue, Quang Nam, Quang Ngai, Gia Lai, Dak Lak, Dong Nai, Ba Ria - Vung Tau, Can Tho City, Kien Giang, Hau Giang, Bac Lieu.

khai mạc triển lãm_1
Delegates attending the opening ceremony of the exhibition “Colors of cultural heritage, nature and traditional handicraft products of Vietnam”. Photo: Minh Quan

On the side of Nghe An province, there were comrades of the Provincial Party Executive Committee: Bui Dinh Long - Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; Tran Thi My Hanh - Director of the Department of Culture and Sports; representatives of leaders of departments, branches and sectors.

khai mạc triển lãm
A traditional art performance at the opening ceremony. Photo: Minh Quan

The exhibition “Colors of cultural heritage, nature and traditional handicraft products of Vietnam” is chaired by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, in coordination with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the People's Committee of Nghe An province, and related agencies and units, taking place from November 22 to 26 at Ho Tung Mau walking street, Vinh city, Nghe An province.

khai mạc triển lãm_2
Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ta Quang Dong delivered a welcome speech at the exhibition. Photo: Minh Quan

This is one of the cultural activities to celebrateVietnam Cultural Heritage Day(November 23), aiming to introduce, promote and honor cultural and natural heritages, historical relics, landscapes, and unique tourism products of the country and people of Vietnam; affirm the potential for cultural and tourism development among localities across the country, create a driving force to strongly attract resources for tourism development, and enhance the image of the country and people of Vietnam.

khai mạc triển lãm_3
Representatives of provincial and municipal units with outstanding contributions to the Exhibition received souvenir logos from the Organizing Committee. Photo: Minh Quan
khai mạc triển lãm_4
Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ta Quang Dong and Vice Chairman of Nghe An Provincial People's Committee Bui Dinh Long presented awards to the first prize winners of the "Vietnam Handicraft Products" Contest in 2024. Photo: Minh Quan

The exhibition was held in Nghe An province on this occasion.Activities to celebrate 10 years of Nghe Tinh Vi and Giam folk songs being recognized by UNESCOis a representative intangible cultural heritage of humanity (November 27, 2014 - November 27, 2024).

khai mạc triển lãm_5
Ribbon cutting ceremony to open the exhibition. Photo: Minh Quan

At the opening ceremony of the exhibition, the Organizing Committee awarded souvenir logos to 35 units that made outstanding contributions to the Exhibition "Colors of cultural heritage, nature and traditional handicraft products"; awarded 5 first prizes, 11 second prizes, 15 third prizes and 30 consolation prizes for products participating in the "Vietnam handicraft products" Contest in 2024 - one of the activities at the exhibition.

khai mạc triển lãm_6
Delegates visit the exhibition. Photo: Minh Quan

Minh Quan