Located in the central province of Quang Nam, Hoi An has long been known for its ancient quarters, a world heritage site, with a typical architectural heritage complex. Hoi An authorities said that selecting the field of craft and folk arts to build the dossier, Hoi An hopes to fully capitalise on its heritage that has been upheld for more than 400 years.  Hoi An is home to a large number of traditional craft villages, including more than 100 in its ancient quarters alone such as silk and leather product making, tailoring, embroidery, woodcarving, and pottery. It also boasts rich architectural heritage with a complex of century-old houses while nurturing many folk arts such as “bai choi” and “ba trao” singing. UNESCO launched the network in 2004 to promote cooperation among cities that recognise creativity as a significant factor of their development./.