A view of Hoi An ancient town (Source: Internet) Hanoi (VNA) - The central province of Quang Nam has unveiled a plan to celebrate the 20th anniversary of UNESCO’s recognition of its Hoi An ancient town and My Son Sanctuary as world heritage sites next year, Nhandan online reported. The two sites were honoured by the United Nations’ cultural body in 1999. Quang Nam’s plan also aims to mark the 10th anniversary of Cu Lao Cham’s recognition as a biosphere reserve. Events will be held in May, September and December 2019, including anniversary ceremonies, a conference to review the conservation of Hoi An and My Son over the past 20 years and a workshop on the role of local communities in preserving the heritage sites in Quang Nam province. In the ancient town of Hoi An, there will be a photo exhibition on Hoi An in the past two decades, a display of local handicraft products and an exhibition of books on the world heritage town. Meanwhile, in Duy Xuyen … [Read more...] about Quang Nam to celebrate UNESCO recognition of Hoi An, My Son
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Quang Nam hydropower plant continues facing earthquakes
The area near Song Tranh Hydropower Plant 2 reservoir in the central province of Quang Nam has continued being hit by earthquakes. According to the Earthquake and Tsunami Warning Centre, the latest earthquake measuring 2.7 on the Richter Scale happened on Thursday morning near the Song Tranh Hydropower Plant 2 reservoir in Bac Tra My District. The dam of Song Tranh Hydropower Plant 2 Earlier, on September 21, two earthquakes measuring 2.6 and 2.8 on the Richter Scale occurred in Bac Tra My and Nam Tra My District for two consecutive hours. Over the past few years, Quang Nam Province has experienced several earthquakes which seismologists believe were triggered by hydropower reservoirs. Between early 2017 and August this year, up to 75 earthquakes of 2.5-3.9 Richter Scale were recorded in Bac Tra My District. The centre director Nguyen Hong Phuong attributed the earthquakes to the rule of earthquake excitation by the water storage of the hydropower plant reservoir. … [Read more...] about Quang Nam hydropower plant continues facing earthquakes
Quang Nam to hold numerous activities to celebrate UNESCO recognition of Hoi An and My Son
The Hanoitimes - The celebration aims to introduce outstanding values of Hoi An, My Son, and Cham Island to people and tourists. Quang An province People’s Committee has just issued a plan to organize a spate of cultural activities in 2019 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of UNESCO’s recognition of Hoi An ancient town and My Son Sanctuary as world heritage sites and the 10th anniversary of the World Biosphere Reserve Cham Island. Hoi An town, Quang Nam province. Hanoimoi.com.vn Accordingly, all activities will be held in May, September and December 2019, including the 20th anniversary ceremonies of UNESCO’s recognition of Hoi An ancient town and My Son Sanctuary as world heritage sites, the 10th anniversary of the World Biosphere Reserve Cham Island, a conference to review the conservation of Hoi An and My Son over the past 20 years and a workshop on the role of local communities in preserving the heritage sites in Quang Nam province. In addition, a … [Read more...] about Quang Nam to hold numerous activities to celebrate UNESCO recognition of Hoi An and My Son
Mild quake occurs in central Quang Nam province
Song Tranh 2 hydropower reservoir (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - A 2.7-magnitude earthquake was reported in Bac Tra My district of the central province of Quang Nam on October 25, according to the Earthquake and Tsunami Warning Centre under the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST)’s Institute of Geophysics. On October 21, two 2.6-magnitude earthquakes also occurred in Bac Tra Min at 9:32 am. More than two hours later, a quake measuring 2.8 magnitude happened in Nam Tra My district. Nguyen Hong Phuong, vice director of the centre, said that the earthquakes in the two districts, which are believed to be near Song Tranh 2 hydropower reservoir, so they are identified as earthquakes that occurred when the water storage was carried out in the reservoir. Scientists said that quakes like these would not cause too great damage to the people. According to the centre, as many as 75 quakes of between 2.5-3.9 magnitude were reported … [Read more...] about Mild quake occurs in central Quang Nam province
Quang Nam plans activities to celebrate UNESCO recognition of Hoi An and My Son
The two sites were honoured by the United Nations’ cultural body in 1999. Quang Nam’s plan also aims to mark the 10th anniversary of Cu Lao Cham’s recognition as a biosphere reserve. Events will be held in May, September and December 2019, including anniversary ceremonies, a conference to review the conservation of Hoi An and My Son over the past 20 years and a workshop on the role of local communities in preserving the heritage sites in Quang Nam province. In the ancient town of Hoi An, there will be a photo exhibition on Hoi An in the past two decades, a display of local handicraft products and an exhibition of books on the world heritage town. Meanwhile, in Duy Xuyen district where My Son Sanctuary is located, there will be My Son-inspired arts performances and a display of photos and artefacts of the relics in the My Son complex. Other sporting and entertainment activities have also been planned, such as a beauty contest for contestants from regions with heritage … [Read more...] about Quang Nam plans activities to celebrate UNESCO recognition of Hoi An and My Son