Activities to celebrate UNESCO recognition of Hoi An and My Son
Numerous activities will take place in central Quang Nam province to celebrate the 20th anniversary of UNESCO’s recognition of the ancient town of Hoi Ann and My Son Sanctuary as world heritage sites, the 10th anniversary of UNESCO’s recognition of Cu Lao Cham as a world biosphere reserve.
Hanoi (VNA) – Numerous activities will take place in central QuangNam province to celebrate the 20th anniversary of UNESCO’s recognition of theancient town of Hoi An and My Son Sanctuary as world heritage sites, the 10thanniversary of UNESCO’s recognition of Cu Lao Cham as a world biospherereserve.
This information was announced at a press conference held by the Quang Nam People'sCommittee on August 21, Nhan dan reported.
Speaking at the event, Le Van Thanh, Vice Chairman of the Quang Nam provincialPeople's Committee, said that the Quang Nam provincial People's Committee will coordinatewith the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the UNESCO office in Hanoito organise the activities in this September in Duy Xuyen, Hoi An, Tam Ky andsome districts in the province.
The plan aims to continue to promote the image of Quang Nam province ingeneral, the ancient town of Hoi An, My Son Sanctuary and Biosphere Reserve ofCu Lao Cham in particular to domestic and international friends, enhancetourism development, and attract investment in Quang Nam, as well as call forraising awareness on preservation and promotion of cultural and natural valuesfor future generations.
The important highlight of the event is a ceremony held at 8.00 pm on September8 at My Son Sanctuary in Duy Xuyen district to mark the 20th anniversary ofUNESCO’s recognition of the ancient town of Hoi An and My Son Sanctuary asworld heritage sites, the 10th anniversary of UNESCO’s recognition of Cu LaoCham as a world biosphere reserve.
Besides, the province will organise a series of cultural, art, sports, tourismprogrammes, exhibitions and workshops, such as: fine art exhibition with thetheme "Cultural Heritage", introducing 100 fine art works ofpainters, sculptors in and outside the province. These and other activitieswill be taking place from September 7 to September 15 at My Son Sanctuary.
A contest on learning about My Son, Hoi An world heritage sites and Cu Lao Chamworld biosphere reserve will be held on the occasion. - VNA
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A corner of Hoi An ancient city (Photo: VNA) 
