"The season" of foreign culture - Halong Bay Vietnam

Vietnam in 2011 has 2 heritage: the Ho dynasty and sing Xoan recognized by UNESCO as world cultural heritage. In 2011 may be considered a year marked the maturity of the Managers, cultural studies of Vietnam in the complete documents and protection of heritage Vietnam before the international council.
Already more than 24 million messages to vote for HaLong Bay Vietnam through the operator 147, tens of millions of people voted over the Internet. In particular, this year we strongly promote Vietnam's image in the popular media channels such as BBC World, Premier League. The result image of Vietnam introduced in 200 countries and territories around the world, tourism economic growth, annual growth of 10% - 12%.

Hat Xoan Phu Tho is recognized by UNESCO as world cultural heritage.

Remember back in 2003, when Hue royal court music is intangible cultural heritage of Vietnam may be first recognized, in the dossier presented at the UNESCO meeting, we had to resort to support large from international experts and depend on the orientation of the evaluation council.

But this year, the Ho dynasty and records Xoan Singing - by the researcher penning Vietnam has received appreciation from experts. Typically the case of the UK Xoan, this is the only document in full consensus of the evaluation and assessment is the best record in the number filed in 2011.
Ms. Le Thi Minh Ly, an expert in heritage management, said: "2011 was a successful year. Professional Council When appraising the Ho dynasty we have revised recommendations for submission to the next year. But in fact, that the Council has told us about the success and the Lake City has been recognized as world heritage. This is a huge success. And particularly for Singing Xoan surprised by the first large we appreciate the work of making records. "
If the Ho dynasty and sing Xoan is recognized as a world cultural heritage and intangible cultural heritage protection may need emergency marked by the managers, cultural studies, the Bay became a new seven natural wonders of the world is the success of Vietnam's image to a friend in the world.
Mr. Nguyen Van Tinh, Director of International Cooperation, Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said: "The construction of the image, the position of Vietnam via Halong Bay - a natural heritage by UNESCO 2 was recognized and now Now natural heritage of the world has brought new picture, the country and people of Vietnam are better known to the world community. "
2011 also marked a shift in the culture of Vietnam introduced to the world. More than 10 Vietnam cultural week to be held in countries such as France, Russia, China, Korea ... has made international friends understand more about the cultural identity of Vietnam. Typically, such as Vietnam cultural week - Russia or Vietnam Symphony Orchestra are the first 80 artists participated in the U.S. has caused a major hit.
Meritorious Artist Ngo Hoang Quan, Deputy Director of the Performing Arts, former director of Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra, said: "This is our chance to introduce Vietnam culture to the world, is also a playground for artists Vietnam bring his talent to introduce to the world. Symphonic music and traditional music are two very specific type of culture in Vietnam and European culture, we retain their cultural identity and further integration into the world with this type is 2 very good ".
The international art program held in Vietnam such as: Toyota classic, Hennessy or Vietnam-Japan music festival ... also resonate certain, creating a culturally diverse. Through these cultural activities, international friends better understand the country and people and culture of Vietnam, gradually building up confidence in Vietnam, which has helped raise the country on the international arena...