Cultural activities to celebrate UNESCO recognition of Hoi An

Thứ Bảy, 24/08/2019, 11:24
PSNews – A number of cultural and art programs will be held in Hoi An City to celebrate the 20th anniversary of UNESCO’s recognition of Hoi An ancient town and My Son Sanctuary as World Heritage Sites.

In particular, the cultural and art program named “Traditional instruments and classic vehicles – The heritage journey” will take place on September 7-8 in Hoi An City and Duy Xuyen District.

The program will attract nearly 200 artisans and artists nationwide to give performances at 5 different stages in Hoi An ancient town, My Son Sanctuary and street parades through the main streets of Hoi An ancient town.

A public exhibition of traditional musical instruments will open at the Tuong garden next to the Hoai river.

A music show themed “The color of heritage” will take place at 8 pm on the same day at the Tuong An Hoi garden with many unique performances representing the three regions of Vietnam.

On this occasion, a parade of classic vehicles named “Journey of classical vehicles from Hoi An to My Son” will also be held with the participation of 80 classical cars, 60 classical motorcycles and bicycles of different kinds.

The parade, which will be joined by Miss Vietnam 2018 Tran Tieu Vy, will kick off at 2 pm on September 7 at Palm Garden Resort.

By An Nhien