Experts have appreciated Hoi An’s rich cultural tapestry at a seminar held last week.
Participants at the discussions, titled Some Lessons about the Culture
of Hoi An, said that Hoi An remains a living example of ancient
heritage which brings many benefits to the daily lives of its
inhabitants.
While Pagoda Bridge (also known as the
Japanese bridge) is a well-known tourist destination, it is also used
every day by residents. Additionally, they can retrieve water everyday
from the town’s famous ancient Cham wells.
Experts have also praised the role of local cultural managers and authorities in preserving this tradition.
Present at the seminar, writer Nguyen Ngoc expressed his belief that
town authorities will be able to preserve the site’s original cultural
traits.
Home to approximately 120,000 inhabitants, Hoi An has been recognised as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
It
is known as an exceptionally well-preserved example of an old Southeast
Asian trading port active in the golden time between the 15th and the
19th century.-VNA