Wide range of activities honour Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day
The highlight of the activities is an exhibition of
paintings by architect Hoang Dao Kinh, who has been participating
actively in many projects to preserve and restore historical relic sites
and cultural heritages in Hanoi.
On display are 39 works
depicting the beauty of old streets, ancient villages and landscapes in
the city. The exhibition will run until December 20.
On the
same day, the Municipal Old Quarter Management Board is organising
performances of Ca Tru ceremonial singing, which was recognised the
Intangible Cultural Heritage of Mankind by UNESCO in 2009.
These shows are taking place from November 20-23 in the Kim Ngan
Communal House and the Old Quarter Information Centre at No. 28 Hang
Buom Street.-VNA