Vietnam well develops cultural industries: UNESCO representative
The National Strategy on the Development of Vietnamese Cultural Industries is a huge effort of the country in realising UNESCO’s Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions (Convention 2005).
Hanoi (VNA) - The National Strategy on the Development ofVietnamese Cultural Industries is a huge effort of the country in realisingUNESCO’s Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity ofCultural Expressions (Convention 2005).
The affirmation was made by UNESCO Chief Representative inVietnam Christian Manhart at a symposium reviewing the five-year implementationof the strategy in the 2016-2021 period held on September12.
According to him, this strategy combines socio-economicdevelopment with cultural development, focuses on the economic values of cultural-artisticcreativity, and pays attention to the creativity diversity of individuals,collectives and communities.
The development of cultural industries is one of the keyfactors for economic growth, contributing to GDP development through job generationand opening of new markets.
UNESCO Chief Representative in Vietnam Christian Manhart (Photo: VNA)
Vietnam will succeed if it can properly mobilise culturalresources, knowledge, and modern technology to create diverse and attractivecultural products and services, he added.
Nguyen Thi Thu Phuong, Director of the Vietnam National Institute of Culturaland Arts Studies (VICAS), said that cultural industries are strategic assets inVietnam’s foreign policy and international cooperation and help to strengthenthe uniqueness of the country. Cultural industries play a key role in promotingcultural identity and modernising the nation, serve an effective tool foreconomic growth and innovation, and make culture an important component of internationaltrade and competitiveness.
The National Strategy on the Development of VietnameseCultural Industries by 2020, with a vision to 2030, was approved by the PrimeMinister on September 8, 2016, with a goal of cultural industries’ occupationof around 3% to the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP) by 2020.
In 2018, cultural industries contributed 7.46 billion USD,accounting for 3.61% of GDP, and generating jobs for over 3 million people,making up 6.1% of the country’s total number of labourers./.
Chairman of the National Commission for UNESCO Ha Kim Ngoc had a working session with UNESCO Director General Audrey Azoulay in northern Ninh Binh province on September 6, during which the guest pledged to continue assisting Vietnam in fields managed by UNESCO.
Vietnam always attaches importance to cultural development, considering culture both a driving force and a goal for national development, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) will accompany the central province of Thua Thien - Hue in the conservation and promotion of traditional cultural heritage values, Director-General Audrey Azoulay said on September 7.
A total of 2,022 people will join a Xoe dance performance of the Thai ethnic people on September 24 night when the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai receives the UNESCO certificate for this art genre.
The ambassador noted that among the 300,000 Vietnamese residing in the RoK, around 3,000 are living in Pyeongtaek and contributing actively to the local economy. Ho expressed his hope that the local authorities will continue support the overseas Vietnamese community in the city.
This is the first time since the adoption of the Convention that a country has served two consecutive terms on the Committee. The outcome shows the trust and recognition that member states have given Vietnam for its efforts and achievements in carrying out and promoting the Convention, as well as for its active role, strong standing, and growing credibility at UNESCO.
Quang Duc pottery is known for its wide range of forms, including wine bottles, jars, lime pots, vases, plant pots, incense burners and candle stands. Decorative motifs are equally rich, featuring mythical creatures, pastoral scenes, floral patterns, deer, peacocks, bats and more.
Vietnam’s cinematic appeal lies in its diverse settings, from terraced mountains and limestone karsts to bustling markets and ancient towns. Its mix of ethnic vibes, buzzing street life, and old traditions gives directors a goldmine for storytelling.
The Vietnamese team will gather on June 26 in Ba Ria-Vung Tau, where they will train until July 14 before departing for Indonesia for the ASEAN U23 Championship 2025, which runs from July 15 to 29. Vietnam will face Laos on July 19 and Cambodia on July 22 in the group stage.
The exhibition showcases more than 100 valuable documents and artifacts, divided into two main parts: “Journalist Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh” and “President Ho Chi Minh – Founder and Mentor of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press.” This is an opportunity to recall the late leader’s journalism journey and affirm his exceptional role in founding and guiding the revolutionary press in Vietnam.
For the first time, the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has granted Vietnam hosting rights for the two championships, including the Asian women’s solo category, which debuts this year as an officially recognised event.
Eight teams will join the tournament, divided into two groups. Group A features Vietnam, the Philippines, Sichuan Club (China), and Australia, while Group B consists of Vietnam U21, Korabelka Club (Russia), Taiwan (China), and U21 Thailand.
Despite strong home support and high expectations, Vietnam were unable to overcome the defending champions, who secured their third consecutive win over Vietnam in a regional final, following previous victories in 2014 and 2023.
The event, part of Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy strategy through 2030, was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela and USM’s Faculty of International Relations. It attracted thousands of students from universities across Venezuela.
For the first time, Vietnamese audiences will have the opportunity to experience the ballet masterpiece "Don Quixote" in its original version by renowned choreographer Marius Petipa.
The contest carried deep meaning as it was the first time the life of Vietnamese women abroad had been highlighted as the central theme, said poet and writer Nguyen Quang Thieu, Chairman of the Vietnam Writers’ Association.
The event formed part of Vietnam’s ongoing campaign to seek UNESCO World Heritage status for the complex at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, scheduled to take place in Paris in July.
Creative cultural festivals are fast emerging as a new catalyst for tourism development in Vietnam, as localities increasingly invest in these vibrant events on a more systematic and larger scale.
This marks the first time Vietnam has hosted a continental-level Muay event which will feature competitions across 28 weight categories in combat and eight performance categories.
Coming to the Vietnamese booth, visitors had the chance to take part in a bamboo dance, a workshop on painting woven bamboo or rattan, or quizzes about Vietnam.
These are impressive achievements, not only showing the efforts and prowess of Vietnamese paddlers but also serving as proof of the sports sector’s strategic and systematic investment.
Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) 
UNESCO Chief Representative in Vietnam Christian Manhart (Photo: VNA) 
