'In our blood': Egyptian women reclaim belly dance from stigma
World 15:02 01/07/2025As belly dancing gains popularity internationally, young Egyptian performers are working to restore its reputation at home, pushing back against decades of stigma to reclaim the dance as part of their artistic heritage.
Lang Son becomes Vietnam’s 4th UNESCO Global Geopark
Travel 14:04 29/06/2025The UNESCO Global Geoparks Council has awarded a certificate to Lang Son Geopark in Lang Son Province, northern Vietnam, officially recognizing it as a UNESCO Global Geopark, according to provincial authorities.
Restoration rejuvenates iconic Gaudi house in Barcelona
World 10:50 20/06/2025Barcelona's UNESCO-listed Casa Batllo, a modernist architectural masterpiece by Sagrada Familia designer Antoni Gaudi, unveiled a multimillion-euro restoration Thursday that brings its rear facade and courtyard back to life.
Czech beer culture eyes UNESCO listing as pubs take hit
World 13:52 07/04/2025Going to a pub several times a week to meet friends, media consultant Gabriela Galetkova hopes Czech beer culture -- which is taking a hit as bar visits dip -- will be internationally recognised.
Vietnam elected World Heritage Committee member for 2nd time
Vietnam News 09:04 25/11/2023This is the second time that the country has been elected to the most important executive body for culture of UNESCO
UNESCO lists Vietnam’s Hoi An, Da Lat as global creative cities
Travel 11:51 01/11/2023Da Lat and Hoi An were among 55 new cities joining the UNESCO Creative Cities Network
UNESCO recognizes pottery art of Vietnam's Cham ethnic group
Vietnam News 11:19 05/12/2022This year, four traditions were added to the list
Prime minister asks UNESCO to recognize more heritage sites in Vietnam
Vietnam News 14:07 07/09/2022Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay in Hanoi on Tuesday
Delineating an ever-changing Hanoi through the lens of young artists
Vietnam Life 09:48 08/10/2021A new generation of visual artists are repainting their beloved Hanoi in new lights
Vietnam to seek UNESCO recognition for Nguyen Dynasty’s nine tripod cauldrons
Travel 10:25 18/06/2021The set of nine tripod cauldrons is the only existing one of its type
French butcher seeks to carve out UNESCO distinction
World 11:00 19/09/2020The French have elevated the age-old craft of carving up animals to an art
