Activities to publicise ancient Hue city's world heritages

Thua Thien-Hue (VNA) - The central Thua Thien-Hue province has designed a
series of activities in November to mark the 15th anniversary of the Hue
imperial city's UNESCO recognition as world heritage site.

The month-long festivities will also celebrate the fifth anniversary of
Hue royal music's (Nha Nhac)'s recognition as a masterpiece of oral and
intangible heritage.
A wave of publicity activities are to be launched with contests and
quizzes, talks and seminars, special programmes and columns on the mass
media and leafleting.

Highlights include a seminar themed "Challenges and opportunities for Hue
heritage in the world integration process" and a Hue Culture Week in Hanoi
from Nov. 21-25.

The Hue Culture Week features an exhibition of photos of well-known female
photographer and Hue native Dao Hoa Nu, calligraphy work, and a collection
of royal objects from the Hue Royal Citadel Antiques Museum .

In addition, fine arts and handicraft products, gastronomy, and folk games
and music popular in the ancient royal capital city will also be introduced
to visitors.

The preservation of "Nha Nhac" has received a boost with a UNESCO-funded
project which collects and hands over the royal music skills to young
generations. Some 20 young "Nha Nhac" musicians have been trained through
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