Since joining UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network as a City of Design in 2019, Hanoi has spent the past six years advancing its key commitments, strengthening ties with other member cities, and promoting innovation across multiple sectors. These efforts have helped affirm Hanoi’s position as one of Asia’s leading dynamic and creative capitals.
The UNESCO Representative to Vietnam has highly commended Hanoi’s success in building a vibrant creative ecosystem through festivals, community-connecting networks, and initiatives that empower the younger generation of designers.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ngo Le Van described the recognition a milestone in the materialisation of the Party and State’s policies on international integration and cultural revitalisation in the new era. It also reflects the country’s commitment to promoting cultural diplomacy and developing cultural and creative industries.
The event was part of Hanoi’s plan on participating in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in 2025.
These milestones underscore Vietnam’s expanding global presence and celebrate its rich cultural heritage and creativity.
Ho Chi Minh City is drafting an application to join the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in the field of cinema, according to its Department of Culture and Sports.
Ho Chi Minh City, boasting a vibrant cultural landscape and dynamic film industry, stands at a crossroads to transform itself into a regional and international film hub.
After five years of joining the “UNESCO Creative Cities Network” under the category of design, Hanoi has organised numerous activities related to creative design, attracting a large number of organisations and individuals both at home and abroad.
A meeting between a delegation of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and representatives of the Los Angeles city administration is an important stepping stone toward cooperation in tourism and film between Vietnam and the US.
In a bold move to capitalise on its burgeoning creative design scene, the Hanoi People's Committee has unveiled a plan to host a series of captivating events as part of its participation in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network for 2024-2025.
In a move to catapult Vietnam onto the global cultural stage, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 29 signed a directive outlining tasks for the development of the country's cultural industries, aiming to position Vietnam as a major player in the field, aligning with contemporary trends and unlocking potential for socio-economic growth.
An art tourism map of Da Lat, a resort city in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong, was launched on August 29 to serve visitors and local residents’ demand.
The UNESCO movement has significantly contributed to the preservation and promotion of cultural heritage globally.
If political diplomacy is seen as the core and economic diplomacy as the breakthrough, then cultural diplomacy constitutes a foundational element that shapes the spiritual essence, lending a distinctive character to diplomacy. Cultural diplomacy enhances soft power, projecting a positive and appealing image of Vietnam and its people.
A Korean - Da Lat music festival 2024 and a trade promotion space will be held in the resort city of Da Lat, the Central Highland province of Lam Dong in November under a proposal just approved by the province's authorities.
