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The head of the Hoi An municipal administration, Nguyen Van Son, discussed Hoi An’s significant development potential during the two-day festival. He highlighted the city’s cultural and ecological strengths, which have helped it become a popular tourist destination in central Vietnam. With over five million visitors every year, including a growing number of international travelers, Hoi An has established strong relationships with French agencies and organizations. The city is currently collaborating with the French Embassy in Hanoi to create a French Quarter on Phan Boi Chau Street, with the support of the French Development Agency (AFD) and an investment of nearly VND1,000 billion. Hoi An aims to become a creative city and join the UNESCO Creative Cities Network. The city submitted its application in June 2023 and anticipates approval this October. If accepted, Hoi An will actively contribute to the network’s criteria, share management experience, promote sustainable development, pr...

The exhibition titled “Dat Nuoc Toi” (Our Country) showcases a magnificent collection of landscape paintings from the Modern Art Collection of the museum. The selected paintings, created between 1945-2007, feature renowned artists from different generations. These include graduates of the Indochina Fine Art School, such as Luong Xuan Nhi, Nguyen Van Ty, Tran Dinh Tho, Huynh Van Thuan, Phan Ke An, and artists trained in Resistance Art courses like Luu Cong Nhan and Dao Duc. The exhibition also features the works of artists from subsequent generations, including Tran Thanh Ngoc, Nguyen Thanh Chau, Do Duc, and Do Thi Ninh. The country serves as an inspiration for various art forms, including literature, music, cinema, and theatre, said Nguyen Anh Minh, Director of the museum, during the opening ceremony on August 24. “For fine art, the country is a sacred calling, an endless source of emotions that each artist wants to express their patriotism with profound affection and talent,” Minh...