Compilation of the publication National Intangible Cultural Heritages in Hội An

Hội An Ancient Town is not only distinguished by its unique architectural heritage system, but also by its rich repository of intangible cultural heritage, which reflects the diverse and enduring spiritual life of the local community across many centuries. In recent years, various forms of intangible cultural heritage in Hội An have been documented by heritage management and professional agencies for nomination to the National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. To date, Hội An has had eight elements inscribed, further affirming the historical and cultural depth as well as the distinctive identity of this land.

Book Launch Held for Hội An – Exemplary Sons and Daughters of Loyalty and Filial Piety

On the morning of March 27, 2026, the Hội An Center for the Conservation of World Cultural Heritage held a launch and introduction ceremony for the publication Hội An – Exemplary Sons and Daughters of Loyalty and Filial Piety.

Introduction of the Book “Hội An – Exemplary Sons of Loyalty and Filial Piety”

In celebration of the 51st anniversary of the Liberation of Đà Nẵng (March 29, 1975 – March 29, 2026) and the complete liberation of Southern Vietnam and national reunification (April 30, 1975 – April 30, 2026), the Hội An Center for Cultural Heritage Management and Preservation will organize a launch event for the book “Hội An – Exemplary Sons of Loyalty and Filial Piety.”

Colombian Ambassador Visits and Works with the the Hội An Center for the Conservation of World Cultural Heritage

On the morning of March 19, 2026, at the headquarters of the Hội An Center for the Conservation of World Cultural Heritage, Mr. Phạm Phú Ngọc, Director of the Center, received and held a working session with Ms. Camila Polo Flórez, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Colombia to Vietnam.

Participation in the 2026 Asia-Pacific Regional Conference on World Heritage Cities and Climate Action in Kyoto, Japan

From March 7 to March 9, 2026, the Asia-Pacific Regional Conference on World Heritage Cities and Climate Action was held in Kyoto, Japan.

Organization of a Thematic Activity “Promoting Revolutionary Traditions - Building Vietnamese Women Figure in the New Era” at Hội An Prison Relic

On the afternoon of March 6, 2026, at the Hội An Prison relic site (242/12 Lý Thường Kiệt Street), the Standing Committee of the Women’s Union of Hội An Đông Ward, in coordination with the Hội An Center for the Conservation of World Cultural Heritage, organized a thematic activity titled “Promoting Revolutionary Traditions - Building Vietnamese Women in the New Era.”

Announcement of the visiting in Hoi An Ancient Town

The opening ceremony of Photo Exhibition themed “Land and People of Da Nang” and award ceremony of Photo Contest “Da Nang people - Industriousness, frugality, honesty, uprightness, and absolute impartiality”

On December 12, 2025, at the Museum of Folklore – No.62 Bach Dang street, Union of Literature and Arts Associations of Da Nang City in conjunction with Center for the Conservation of Hoi An World Cultural Heritage and People’s Committte of Hoi An ward held the opening ceremony of Photo Exhibition themed “Land and People of Da Nang” and award ceremony of Photo Contest “Da Nang people - Industriousness, frugality, honesty, uprightness, and absolute impartiality” The event attracted affection of artists, photographers, and local communities.

The 21st Hoi An - Japan Cultural Exchange, Đà Nẵng 2025

The 21st Hoi An - Japan Cultural Exchange is directed by the People’s Committee of Da Nang City and organized by the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, in collaboration with the Consulate-General of Japan in Da Nang and many related units.

Participating in the course on cultural heritage 2025 of Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism

From November 14 to 16, 2025 in Da Nang city, Department of Cultural Heritage – Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism had hosted a course on cultural heritage 2025.

Exhibition of documentary heritage through stone stele records themed “Touch of the Time”.

Hoi An Ancient Town – UNESCO World Heritage Site is not just famous for its complex of architectural monuments like ancient houses, temples, pagodas, assembly halls, etc. It even contains a system of valuable documentary heritage.

Participating in the course on cultural heritage 2025 of Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism

From November 14 to 16, 2025 in Da Nang city, Department of Cultural Heritage – Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism had hosted a course on cultural heritage 2025.

Publishing Book “Architectural Heritage of Hoi An Ancient Town”

Hoi An Ancient Town is a special phenomenon in the history of the urban development in Vietnam and Asia – where values of architecture, urban planning and culture are interwoven.

Community consultation on restoration plan for Cửa Suối temple, in Trảng Suối hamlet, Cẩm Hà commune

On April 11, 2025, at the headquarters of the People’s Committee of Cam Ha commune, Hoi An Center for Cultural Heritage Management and Preservation in coordination with the People's Committee of Cam Ha commune organized a session of community consultation, aiming to collect document, information for restoration work of Cửa Suối Temple (also known as Đá Tree Temple), in Trang Suoi hamlet, Cam Ha commune.

Organizing the seminar themed “Marine Culture of Hoi An: The value and preservation and promotion issues in the present context”.

As part of Vietnam's coastal areas and islands, marine environment of Hoi An plays an important role in cultural life and local economy as well. The marine environment is considered as a mean of livelihood, and related beliefs and practices are well preserved. The tradition of relying on marine environment have been passed down through generations.

Approving the Cửa Suối Temple restoration project

Cửa Suối Temple is located in Trang Suoi hamlet, Cam Ha commune. The temple faces south with a shrine and screen wall.

The Bird’s Nest Gatherers’ Ancestral Ceremony in Cham Island

On the morning of April 7, 2025 (the 10th day of Lunar March), at the Bird’s Nest Gatherers’ Ancestral temple in Bai Huong village, Cham Island, the Board of Bird's nests exploitation and management in coordination with the People's Committee of Tan Hiep Commune and local communities organized the ancestral ceremony.

Visitors to museums and relics managed by Hoi An Center for Cultural Heritage Management and Preservation in the first quarter of 2025

In the first quarter of 2025, museums and relics directly managed by the Hoi An Cultural Heritage Management and Preservation Center, such as Museum of Folklore, Museum of Sa Huynh Culture, Museum of Trading Ceramics, Museum of Traditional Medicine, Quan Cong Temple,...welcomed 479.247 visitors, including 473.521 international visitors and 23.726 Vietnamese visitors, grew 7,67% year-on-year

Inauguration of the project to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Liberation of Hoi An city (March 28, 1975 - March 28, 2025)

Implementing Plan No. 409/KH-UBND dated February 28, 2025 of the People’s Committee of Hoi An city on organizing activities to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Liberation of Hoi An city (March 28, 1975 - March 28, 2025), on March 27, Hoi An Center for Cultural Heritage Management and Preservation held a ceremony to inaugurate the space of Dai An Park and the Welcome Gate at the intersection of Lac Long Quan street and Nguyen Phan Vinh street, (Cam An ward).