Ha Noi possesses a vast and diverse treasure trove of intangible cultural heritage; yet, for a time, many of these heritage elements faded into obscurity. Traditional folk genres like ‘trong quan’ (a response folk singing between male and female groups), ‘cheo tau’ (Vietnamese traditional opera singing on land with a boat), and ‘Ai Lao’ dance-singing have gradually been forgotten. However, these once-endangered cultural practices are now experiencing a powerful revival.

The complex has become Việt Nam’s ninth world heritage site and second trans-provincial heritage site, following Hạ Long Bay - Cát Bà Archipelago, which spans the northern province of Quảng Ninh and Hải Phòng City.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has officially added Chèo Bac Ninh, a form of Vietnamese folk theatre in former Bac Ninh province, to the national intangible cultural heritage list.

The panel discussed serious issues regarding the country's significance, its people's will and practices and offered valuable ideas to be included in the draft to design a country-level approach to convey Việt Nam's image to the world.

Vietnamese travelers focus on reducing plastic waste, with 41% identifying it as the top activity associated with sustainable travel.