Bai choi enters UNESCO’s heritage list

Bai choi enters UNESCO’s heritage list

(VOVWORLD) - Bài chòi, a folk music genre practiced in central Vietnam, has been officially recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. This recognition is of great importance...
 UNESCO’s new director and imminent challenges

UNESCO’s new director and imminent challenges

(VOVWORLD) - France’s Former Culture Minister Audrey Azoulay has become the 11th director general of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. By a vote of 30-28, Azoulay...
US, Israel to withdraw from UNESCO

US, Israel to withdraw from UNESCO

(VOVWORLD) -The US has announced it will withdraw from the United Nations Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The withdrawal will take effect on 31 December 2018
France, Qatar neck-and-neck for UNESCO chief

France, Qatar neck-and-neck for UNESCO chief

(VOVWORLD) - Qatar's Hamad bin Abdulaziz al-Kawari and France's Audrey Azoulay – both former culture ministers – had 18 votes apiece in the contest to replace outgoing UNESCO director-general...
Vietnam looks to improve ties with UNESCO

Vietnam looks to improve ties with UNESCO

(VOVWORLD) - Chairman of Vietnam’s National UNESCO Committee Le Hoai Trung expressed his hope for strengthened cooperation with UNESCO to visiting UNESCO Director General Irina Bokova in Hanoi on Thursday
Quang Nam Heritage Festival

Quang Nam Heritage Festival

(VOVWORLD) - The 6th Quang Nam Heritage Festival 2017 themed “Quang Nam – A journey of heritage connectivity” will open on June 9 in the coastal city of Tam Ky, Quang Nam...
UNESCO praises Vietnam's contributions

UNESCO praises Vietnam's contributions

(VOVworld) - Vietnam is a role model in implementing UNESCO programs and activities, said UNESCO Director General Irina Bokova at a meeting with Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung on...