Speaking at the ceremony, Hoi An Chairman Nguyen Van Son said the city has been named a leading cultural destination by many renowned websites. Hoi An boasts a rich treasure trove of intangible cultural heritages, including trade villages, handicrafts, and folk arts, in addition to a diverse and unique architectural complex.

The central Quang Nam province hosted an announcement ceremony on December 31, revealing that its ancient city of Hoi An has joined the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN). (Photo: dangcongsan.vn).

According to Nguyen Van Lanh, Vice Chairman of the Hoi An Municipal People's Committee, also affirmed that the city has always paid close special attention to the preservation of traditional craft villages.

There are currently five traditional craft villages with nearly 658 small businesses and 1,710 business households operating in the field of crafts and folk arts. About 4,000 direct workers are estimated to earn an average income ranging from VND 85 million (US $3.500) and nearly VND 100 million per year from crafts and folk arts, cited Dtinews.

Lanh believed that joining the UNESCO Global Creative Cities Network is the process in which Hoi An has demonstrated its commitment to sustainable development based on indigenous resources. The leader of Hoi An Municipal People's Committee emphasized that this is also an opportunity for Hoi An to further integrate into the world.

Lanterns in Hoi An city Irrespective of day or night, lanterns hung on the house or small restaurants beautify the peaceful space of the streets.

Hoi An City to Host Korean Cultural Day This Week The UNESCO-recognised world heritage Hoi An ancient city will hold a Korean Cultural Day 2022 this weekend.

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