(VOVWORLD) - Vietnamese cultural heritages, land, and people were introduced to more than 100 ambassadors and representatives from UNESCO member countries in Paris on Wednesday.
 A water puppetry performance at the event (photo: VNA) |
Vietnamese Ambassador Le Thi Hong Van, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to UNESCO, said that Vietnam considers culture as the spiritual foundation of society and the goal and internal force for national development. Promoting cultural values and the strength of the Vietnamese people are the keys to realize the aspiration of becoming a prosperous and powerful nation.
She called for UNESCO countries’ support for Vietnam’s candidacy for the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in the 2023-2027 tenure.
Participants to the event enjoyed Vietnamese folk music, traditional puppetry performances, and a photo exhibition of Vietnamese scenic spots recognized by UNESCO as world heritages.