An exhibition of 100 traditional jewellery items is being held at the Da Nang Fine Arts Museum on 22-25 November , featuring the best works by craftspeople from Da Nang, Hue and Quang Nam.

A lotus shaped necklace created by an artist from Hue. An exhibition of 100 traditional jewellery items is being held at the Da Nang Fine Arts Museum on 22-25 November . — Photo courtesy Da Nang Fine Arts Museum

The museum said it’s the first exhibition of its kind, gathering artisans from three localities to promote the intangible heritage and celebrate the 15^th anniversary of Viet Nam Heritage Day (23 November).

The exhibition displays products made from gold, silver, and bronze by skilled generations of craftspeople.

According to the event’s organisers, the show officially opened from 8.30am at 78 Le Duan Street in Da Nang on 22 November .

On the same day, at the city’s museum, residents of Nam O Village in Da Nang introduced the history of their traditional fish sauce trade at an event with students.

Artisan Tran Ngoc Vinh, 71, shared the experience and skills of making fish sauce from Nam O Village, and introduce traditional food that can be used with Nam O fish sauce.

Fish sauce made by residents of Nam O Village in Da Nang. The product has been recognised as a National Intangible Heritage. — VNS Photo Cong Thanh

Fish sauce from Nam O Village has been recognised as a National Intangible Heritage by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

The city plans to preserve the fish sauce trade of Nam O that has existed for more than four centuries in the suburban area northwest of the city.

Raw fish mixed with herbs and chili is a traditional cuisine of Nam O Village in Da Nang. — VNS Photo Cong Thanh

Meanwhile, the ancient city of Hoi An, a UNESCO-recognised world heritage site, will offer free entrance to tourists visiting the two popular destinations – the Old Quarter and Thanh Ha Pottery Village – on 4 December, in celebration of Heritage Day and the 20^th anniversary of Hoi An's recognition as a world heritage city by UNESCO.

The city will host a race in the Old Quarter on 2 December with the participation of 500 local and expat runners.

Tran Phu old street in Hoi An is open free for tourists on 4 December to mark the 15th anniversary of Viet Nam Heritage Day. — VNS Photo Cong Thanh

Runners can register free of charge for the men’s and women’s 2km run in the morning of 2 December at the Hoai River Square.

In 2017, 1,500 marathoners joined the first Hoi An International Marathon along An Bang beach and the Old Street in the city.

(Source: VNS/ DA NANG Today)