The inscription of the Dong Ho folk painting craft on UNESCO’s List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding marks an important milestone for Viet Nam in its efforts to preserve and promote traditional forms of heritage currently facing numerous challenges.

Lang Son Geopark has been officially awarded the title of UNESCO Global Geopark at the headquarters of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) in Paris, France. This milestone opens new opportunities for tourism development in Lang Son.