The Vietnamese Embassy in Norway recently organised a workshop to
promote the country as a tourism destination on the northern European
market.
The workshop was part of a campaign to
increase the number of Norwegian tourists to Vietnam and enhance
people-to-people exchanges, thus contributing to the two countries’
bilateral friendship and multi-faceted cooperation.
Ambassador Le Thi Tuyet Mai introduced the unique cultures and popular
destinations in Vietnam to participants, with a special focus on
natural and intangible cultural heritages that won UNESCO recognition.
The diplomat also highlighted the visits to Vietnam
by King Harald V and Queen Sonja in 2004; and Crown Prince Haakon
Magnus and Crown Princess Mette Marit in March 2014.
Traditional Vietnamese dishes were also featured in the workshop.
She said she hoped more Norwegian visitors would come to explore
Vietnam and its culture to increase mutual understanding between the
two countries’ and enhance their partnership.
Norwegian representatives described Vietnam as a new attractive destination for international holiday-makers.
Vietnam now has seven world intangible heritages listed by UNESCO:
Hue ‘s royal court music; Gong space culture in the Central Highlands
; Quan Ho (love duet) singing; the Giong festival; Ca Tru ceremonial
singing; Xoan singing; and Worshipping the Hung Kings.
The country is home to numerous UNESCO World Heritage Sites, such as
Ha Long Bay, Hoi An ancient town, and Hue imperial city. Most
recently, the Trang An Tourism Complex in northern Ninh Binh province
was recognised as a cultural and natural heritage site.-VNA