Hanoi Old Quarter organizes 20 activities to celebrate 20 years of being recognized as a relic

To commemorate the 20th anniversary of Hanoi's Old Quarter being classified as a National Historical Monument, the Hoan Kiem Lake and Hanoi Old Quarter Management Board is organizing 20 exhibitions, displays, and art performances to honor its heritage values.

Thang Long, a city with a thousand years of cultural heritage, is composed of two parts: the area where the royal family lived and worked, the Imperial Citadel, and the residential area, the Old Quarter of Hanoi.

Therefore, the Old Quarter holds a special place in the development of Thang Long-Hanoi. Over the years, the Hanoi Old Quarter, now located in Hoan Kiem District, has preserved hundreds of ancient architectural buildings, along with traditional craft streets, specialized business streets, and many historical, cultural, and architectural relics associated with the history of Thang Long-Dong Do-Hanoi.

In addition to its tangible assets, Hanoi's Old Quarter also possesses many unique intangible cultural values.

In 2024, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism recognized Hanoi's Old Quarter as a National Historical Monument, a designation established in 2004.

Recognizing the special value of Hanoi's Old Quarter within the capital city, Hoan Kiem district has implemented numerous conservation and preservation activities to promote its value over the years.

To celebrate the 19th anniversary of Vietnam's Cultural Heritage Day (November 23, 2005 - November 23, 2024) and the 20th anniversary of Hanoi's Old Quarter being recognized as a National Historical Monument, the Hoan Kiem District People's Committee, the Hoan Kiem Lake and Hanoi Old Quarter Management Board, in coordination with various units and individuals, are organizing a series of 20 activities, including: exhibitions, art performances, seminars, etc.

The old-world charm is being recreated in Hanoi's Old Quarter.

Some typical activities in the program series include: an exhibition themed "Our Bronze" introducing the history and culture of the Dong Son culture, and the craft of bronze casting and crafting of the Vietnamese people from ancient times to the present day (Hanoi Old Quarter Cultural Exchange Center, 50 Dao Duy Tu Street); an exhibition depicting the family space of old Hanoi practicing traditional medicine, themed "Stories of Hang Street" (Heritage House, 87 Ma May Street); and an exhibition showcasing the achievements of the Hanoi Old Quarter over the past 20 years since receiving the national historical monument designation…

The highlight of the program includes: Traditional and contemporary heritage concerts, the "Stories of That Place" art performance, the "Stories of Hang Street" live tour program, exhibitions, art performances, and experiential activities introducing traditional craft villages and streets: Bat Trang pottery, Dinh Cong silver bean curd, My Duc embroidery, Chuong village conical hats, Phung Xa silk, Old Quarter sticky rice cakes, etc.

In addition, there were several seminars such as: the seminar "Vietnamese Bronze Drums from Dong Son - Thanh Hoa to Dong Son Culture" - Introducing bronze drums through archaeological history; the seminar "Distinctive Features of Traditional Art and the Application and Recreation of Cultural Values ​​in Contemporary Architecture"... and many other unique cultural and artistic activities.

Activities will take place from now until early December 2024, with the main events occurring this weekend, November 23rd and 24th, in various locations within the Old Quarter. Through these activities, the organizers hope to introduce to the public some of the cultural heritage values ​​of the Old Quarter in particular, and Vietnamese cultural heritage in general, thereby calling on the community to join hands with the government in protecting and promoting heritage values, in line with the development orientation of the cultural industry.

Source: https://nhandan.vn/pho-co-ha-noi-to-chuc-20-hoat-dong-ky-niem-20-nam-duoc-cong-nhan-di-tich-post846100.html