 An ao dai performance at the conference (Photo: VNA) |
100 delegates from the Republic of Korea, China, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam are attending the event.
Under the theme “Quality of life and the sustainable development of world heritage cities,” the conference will focus on policies and best practices in urban management that enhance the quality of life in cities with a rich cultural heritage. A highlight of the program will be a special session led by the organization’s General Secretariat to introduce the New Urban Project, which promotes smart, sustainable, community-centered urban models.
The 3-day event will feature an awards ceremony for the World Heritage Research Contest, a Content Creation Contest for Heritage Cities, a Korea-Vietnam fashion exchange, and performances of traditional Hue royal arts.
