(VOVworld) - Measures to conserve and promote world heritages in Vietnam and other ASEAN countries will be mapped out through a competition launched in Hanoi on Tuesday.

Domestic and foreign individuals, and organizations are eligible to join the contest. Entries should feature UNESCO-recognized tangible and intangible cultural heritages in the forms of projects, short films, reports, graphic videos or pictures. Nguyen Khac Loi, Vice Director of the Hanoi Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, said: “The competition aims to promote national pride and introduce Vietnam’s long-time culture. It creates an opportunity for people to further understand and explore the cultures and heritages of Vietnam and ASEAN countries. The event is organized also to celebrate the 20^th anniversary of Vietnam’s ASEAN membership”.