From mid-morning, dozens of cyclos carrying students, artists, artisans and officials from agencies in Hoi An departed from the entrance to the old town, passing through the main walking streets, creating a peaceful and beautiful image for tourists.
Mr. Nguyen Van Lanh, Vice Chairman of Hoi An City People's Committee, said that since 1999 when Hoi An was honored as a World Cultural Heritage, this is the second time the ancient town has received such a great honor.
"This is a joy not only for those working in conservation and culture, but also an honor for the entire community of residents of the old town.
"Joining the creative network will help Hoi An connect with network members around the world, together building and developing in the fields of creative culture, improving people's lives," said Mr. Lanh.
Bicycle and cyclo groups go around the walking street on the morning of November 1.
Hoi An's Great Joy Since 1999
According to Mr. Lanh, in the next 4 years, the city will promote the development of public-private cooperation and professional social organizations, mobilizing the creative participation of people, artisans, artists, businessmen...
Hoi An will also expand start-up programs, calling for initiatives to support handicraft production combining conservation and development; green innovation, diversification and creating added value for products, catching up with advanced creative design trends.
Hoi An handicraft artisans take their products to the streets to celebrate the morning of November 1.
On the afternoon of October 31, UNESCO officially announced the inclusion of Hoi An, Da Lat and 53 other cities in the world into the global creative network. Hoi An and Da Lat are the third representatives of Vietnam after the capital Hanoi to receive this honor.
Currently, the global creative network has 350 members. According to regulations, UNESCO will meet every two years and admit new members. Four years from the date of joining, members must demonstrate their commitments, otherwise they will be re-evaluated.
Hoi An chose the field of handicrafts and folk arts along with 99 other global members to apply to join the network. Da Lat chose the field of music.
