(Cinet) – Seminar and Training Unesco’s international programs and conventions was co-organised by UNESCO Office in Hanoi and the Ministry of Information and Communications took place in Ha Noi, on February 21.
The event aimed to disseminate information to reporters and the mass media on matters pertaining to fundamental issues on UNESCO’s international programs and conventionssuch as international conventions on the World’s Cultural and Natural Heritages and the preservation of intangible cultural heritages.
Addressing the conference, Katherine Muller-Marine, Chief Representative of UNESCO emphasized that Vietnam has many intangible and tangible heritages recognized by UNESCO and that the Government has made great strides in preserving and promoting them.
She said that it is necessary to ensure there is a harmonic balance between new developments and preservation and that preservation of heritages should be undertaken even when they are yet to receive UNESCO recognition.
Delegates also discussed the media role in sharing information and devising orientations for the community on issues related on tangible and intangible heritages.
They also discussed issues on UN culture and development, the 1972 Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage, Memory of the World Program, the 2001 Conventionon the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage.
Delegates at the event praised UNESCO for its role in building public awareness of heritage-related issues
The Seminar is not only an opportunity for culturalworkers to exchange and discuss, but also the opportunity to help journalists update their understanding on UNESCO heritage conventions.
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