Hoi An
About the Creative City:
Hoi An has identified the preservation of traditional artistic techniques of its local crafts and folk art as a key objective. Originated in Hoi An and its surrounding areas, B脿i ch貌i, a folk artform combining dance, theatre and song that has been on the UNESCO Intangible Heritage List since 2017. Following the city's 2018-2022 resolution entitled "Developing a cultural and ecological city model", Hoi An follows the "culture in the economy 鈥 economy in culture鈥 principle, where culture and creativity form the cornerstone of the city's sustainable development.
Under Hoi An's culture support policies, the protection and revitalization of the crafts and folk art sector are afforded special status. Thanks to the city's support for the "Hoi An Memories Island Culture Show", 500 local craftspeople and artists were hired and efforts have since continued to promote the region's folk art practices.
Hoi An ensures the preservation of local crafts and folk art by guaranteeing access to the sector and to cultural activities for young people. The city is working to design training courses in traditional arts and crafts, with students working on the restoration of heritage features in the city. At the same time, the city supports over 40 specialized folk art classes for local high school students. Hoi An intends to facilitate and maintain inter-generational exchanges in order to guarantee the transmission and preservation of local knowledge and skills in the field of crafts and folk art.
Added value:
As a Creative City of Crafts and Folk Art, Hoi An is dedicated to:
Leveraging new technologies and social media to promote and enhance local cultural initiatives;
Appointing delegates on an annual and biannual basis to participate in international forums and cooperation projects relating to heritage preservation, cultural development and crafts and folk art; and
Establishing cross-sectoral and cultural development partnerships with Network member and non-member cities at national level.
