The Cultural Heritage Association of Ho Chi Minh City and the People's Committee of District 1 kick-started a series of activities on Saturday to celebrate Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day (November 23).

The activities included a walk for a clean and green environment, a performance of the Vietnamese 'ao dai' of different periods, and a parade of vintage cars, motorbikes, and bicycles.

The opening ceremony took place at Nguyen Van Binh Book Street in the morning after delegates offered flowers at the statue of President Ho Chi Minh.

A design completion and awarding ceremony summarizing the series of activities were held in the evening.

These activities aim to raise awareness of the importance of protecting and promoting the value of cultural heritage, while encouraging the people, especially the young generation, to preserve and promote national cultural values, thereby spurring patriotism and pride in Vietnamese cultural identity, according to the District 1 People’s Committee.

The administration recently launched several tourism products to promote cultural and historical values, including half-day tours allowing visitors to experience and explore the 300 years of culture and history of Ho Chi Minh City.

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