Festival Events

Festival Events

Festival Events

Intangible Cultural Heritage in Hội An - the Process of Identification and Inscription

Intangible Cultural Heritage in Hội An - the Process of Identification and Inscription

Within the heritage space of Hội An Ancient Town, alongside the recognized architectural complex, layers of intangible cultural heritage continue to persist as a “living memory,” reflecting the historical–social depth and creative capacity of the local community. In recent years, the inventorying, identification, and development of scientific dossiers for intangible cultural heritage have been carried out systematically, contributing to the establishment of an essential database to inform strategies for heritage preservation and promotion in the contemporary context.

Hội An - A Creative Destination: Where Craft and Folk Arts Are Embraced by Visitors

Hội An - A Creative Destination: Where Craft and Folk Arts Are Embraced by Visitors

Woodcarving demonstrations and folk art performances in Hội An Ancient Town are not merely experiential tourism products; they are vivid expressions of the “recontextualization” of intangible cultural heritage within contemporary life. In a heritage setting where layers of historical and cultural values have been relatively well preserved, traditional crafts and folk arts have moved beyond static display or illustration to become interactive creative practices, closely connected with both the local community and visiting audiences.

Tân Thành Local Market - A Lively Taste of a Traditional Vietnamese Tết

Tân Thành Local Market - A Lively Taste of a Traditional Vietnamese Tết

Amid the dynamic development of a creative city, local cultural values continue to be quietly and steadfastly nurtured, preserved and passed on through everyday community spaces. The Tân Thành Local Market, taking place from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM on February 1, 2026, along Nguyễn Phan Vinh Street (from No. 19 to No. 27), is one such cultural gathering, where the spirit of the traditional Tết is reimagined through the language of contemporary life.

Information on Cultural and Tourism activities during the Lunar New Year 2026 in Hội An

Information on Cultural and Tourism activities during the Lunar New Year 2026 in Hội An

In the joyful atmosphere welcoming the Lunar New Year 2026 and celebrating the 96th Anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (February 3, 1930 - February 3, 2026), Hội An will organize the Lunar New Year Festival 2026, featuring a wide range of cultural, artistic, and traditional belief activities. The festival will take place from mid-the twelfth lunar month through the end of the first lunar month. This annual event holds significant meaning in introducing and honoring traditional Lunar New Year values, preserving and promoting Hội An’s distinctive cultural heritage, while meeting the festive and recreational needs of residents and visitors within the space of Hội An - a UNESCO Heritage and Creative Town.

Museum of trade ceramics: Where heritage lives through creativity

Museum of trade ceramics: Where heritage lives through creativity

Located in the heart of Hội An Ancient Town, the Museum of Trade Ceramics is not only a place for preserving and displaying documents and artifacts that reflect a vibrant period of commercial development at Hội An’s international trading port, but also a cultural and creative space imbued with strong humanistic values. The museum creates opportunities for diverse community groups to participate in, access, and effectively promote cultural values in an inclusive and meaningful way.

A vibrant cultural tapestry across Hội An

A vibrant cultural tapestry across Hội An

Recently, a series of continuous cultural and tourism events held across the wards of Hội An, Hội An Đông, and Hội An Tây have come together to paint a vivid picture of community life. These events celebrated and disseminated intangible cultural heritage, traditional crafts, and folk arts, while reaffirming Hội An - Đà Nẵng’s position as a proud member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network.

Information celebration activities for Cietnam Cultural Heritage day (november 23),

Information celebration activities for Cietnam Cultural Heritage day (november 23),

From 21 November to 07 December 2025, Hội An Ancient Town will host a series of meaningful cultural activities celebrating Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day (23 November), the 26th anniversary of the UNESCO inscription of Hội An Ancient Town and Mỹ Sơn Sanctuary (04 December 1999 - 2025), and the 8th anniversary of the Art of Bài Chòi being recognized as a UNESCO Representative Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity (07 December 2017 - 2025). These events honor the enduring value of Vietnam’s heritage while reaffirming Hội An, now part of Đà Nẵng City, as a renowned UNESCO Creative and Heritage City.

The Traditional Boatbuilding Craft of Kim Bồng Carpentry Village

The Traditional Boatbuilding Craft of Kim Bồng Carpentry Village

For generations, along the gentle Thu Bồn River, Kim Bồng Carpentry Village (Hội An Ward, Đà Nẵng City) has been renowned for its traditional woodworking, house construction, and boatbuilding craft. The rhythmic sounds of chisels and saws by the river are not merely echoes of labor. They form a melody of creativity, shaped by the skilled hands and enduring spirit of the artisans.

Hội An Lune center and Hội An memories land honored with Tripadvisor travellers’ choice awards 2025

Hội An Lune center and Hội An memories land honored with Tripadvisor travellers’ choice awards 2025

Nestled in the heart of Hội An, a UNESCO Creative City of Crafts and Folk Art, Hội An Lune Center and Hội An Memories Land stand out as two remarkable cultural destinations, enriching the city’s creative identity on the global cultural map.

Thanh Hà pottery village honored with the 2025 “Best community-based tourism destination” award

Thanh Hà pottery village honored with the 2025 “Best community-based tourism destination” award

On September 27, 2025, at the Vietnam Tourism Awards Ceremony, Thanh Hà Pottery Village, located in Hội An Tây Ward, Đà Nẵng City, was recognized as the “Best Community-Based Tourism Destination.” This award marks a significant milestone, recognizing the joint efforts of local authorities and the community in preserving and promoting the unique cultural and historical values of this more than 500-year-old traditional craft village.

Hoi An diversifies tourism products

Hoi An diversifies tourism products

In Hoi An, there is both reducing the load on the old town and developing community tourism for the surrounding area.

Hoi An creates from heritage, builds for the future

Hoi An creates from heritage, builds for the future

When the Central Government requires localities to strongly transform from administrative thinking to creation and service, many people may imagine it as a macro, distant concept. But in reality, “creation” is vividly and effectively present in Hoi An.

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TANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGES

TANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGES

INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGES

INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGES

ARTISANS, CRAFTSMEN

ARTISANS, CRAFTSMEN

HANDICRAFT ESTABLISHMENTS

HANDICRAFT ESTABLISHMENTS

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