Over 200 photos on Vietnam’s seas, islands on display in Binh Thuan
An exhibition themed “Vietnam's sea and island cultural heritage” opened in Phan Thiet city, the southcentral province of Binh Thuan, on August 27 with more than 200 images and artifacts displayed.
More than 200 photos and artifacts are displayed at the exhibition about Vietnam's sea and islands in the south central province of Binh Thuan.(Photo: VNA)
Binh Thuan (VNA) – An exhibitionthemed “Vietnam's sea and island cultural heritage” opened in Phan Thiet city, the southcentral province of Binh Thuan, on August 27 with more than 200 photos andartifacts displayed.
The event running until September 2 is withinthe framew🧜ork of Visit Vietnam Year 2023 with th🦄e theme of “Binh Thuan - Greenconvergence”.
The Vietnam Art and Culture Exhibition Centreunder the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the People's Committeesof coastal provinces and cities including Hai Phong, Bac Giang, Vinh Phuc, HungYen, Nam Dinh, Ninh Binh, Thanh Hoa, Nghe An co-organised the event.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Nguyen DangChuong, Director of the Vietnam Art and Culture Exhibition Centre, emphasisedthe significance of the cultural heritage of Vietnam's sea and islands.
People visit the exhibition. (Photo: VNA)
The exhibition aims to popularise and honourthe unique cultural and tourism values of the sea and islands to the peopleand international friends as well as to raise awareness, national pride, andresponsibility of the community in managing, conserving, and promoting thevalues.
At the exhibition, 22 coastal localitiesacross the country also show their marine tourism potential with their typicalfestivals, destinations, and handicraft products.
Vietnamhas over 3,200 km of coastline and about 1 million sq.m of exclusive economiczones. It houses over 40 bays, 2,773 coastal islands, and various archipelagos including Hoang Sa and Truong Sa. In particular, the coastal area converges worldcultural and natural heritages such as Ha Long Bay, Trang An scenic spot, PhongNha Ke Bang National Park, Complex of Hue Monuments, Hoi An ancient town,world’s famous biosphere reserves, national parks, caves, beautiful beaches andmany unique traditional festivals. They together create great potential for thedevelopment of the tourism culture of Vietnam's sea and islands, cont𒈔ributingto the cultural identity of Vietnam./.
The Coordinating Body on the Seas of East Asia (COBSEA) agreed to take urgent actions to deal with plastic pollution and challenges to marine and coastal ecological systems after four days of working at their 25th Intergovernmental Meeting Part Two from October 10-14.
A club named “Love Vietnam’s seas and islands” was launched on March 19 in Paris following the movement “All for Vietnam’s seas and islands” that is spreading across Europe.
The Department of Culture and Sports and the Department of Construction of south-central Khanh Hoa province, and the provincial Association of Architects launched an architectural and landscape design competition for the Truong Sa Museum.
The Vietnam Fatherland Front of Hanoi on March 30 called on people and organisations in the city to contribute to the “For Vietnam’s seas and islands Fund” this year.
With the nature of their profession, journalists have set foot in various regions, but for many, the journey to Truong Sa (Spratly) is a great source of pride and a lifetime experience.
The Vietnam Administration of Seas and Islands (VASI) under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE) has completed and submitted an overall planning project on the sustainable exploitation and use of resources in coastal areas to the appraisal council, said deputy director Nguyen Thanh Tung.
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.
The cultural event in Canberra not only fostered cultural exchanges between Vietnam and Australia but also contributed to promoting Vietnam’s image internationally
More than 200 photos and artifacts are displayed at the exhibition about Vietnam's sea and islands in the south central province of Binh Thuan.(Photo: VNA) 
People visit the exhibition. (Photo: VNA) 
