Practically celebrating the 13th anniversary of the founding of the Vietnam Heritage Association (November 23, 2005 – November 23, 2017), on the morning of November 22, 2017, Ho Chi Minh City Museum attended the “District Day Festival” Cultural Heritage of Ho Chi Minh City in 2017” at the University of Culture of Ho Chi Minh City.

The Ho Chi Minh City Cultural Heritage Festival organized by the Cultural Heritage Association of Ho Chi Minh City took place extremely excitingly and meaningfully. After reviewing the tradition of Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day, there were special performances from many branches of the Ho Chi Minh City Cultural Heritage Association. On this occasion, the Cultural Heritage Association of Ho Chi Minh City also granted the decision to establish the Tam Danh Don Ca Tai Tu Club.

The highlight of this festival is the contest “Ho Chi Minh City Cultural Heritage Journey”. The nine participating teams have carefully prepared knowledge, understanding, and passion for the profession of the members. The contest consists of 3 rounds: round 1 question and answer: “Legacy journey”, round 2 presentation contest: “Pride of cultural heritage of Ho Chi Minh City”, round 3: “Talent contest”. This is also an opportunity for members to show their connection and exchange with each other.

Contest results:

+ First prize: Branch of Ho Chi Minh City University of Culture and Bac Ninh Quan Ho Club.

+ Second prize: Ho Chi Minh City Museum Association.

+ Third prize: Tan Phu District Branch and Ho Chi Minh Museum Branch – Ho Chi Minh City Branch.

+ Consolation prize: Ao Dai Museum Branch and Traditional Oriental Branch; Southern Women’s Museum Branch and Song Lam Wallet Club; Association of Ho Chi Minh City Museum of History and Hoa Ban Northwest Folk Song Club; Ton Duc Thang Museum Branch; Branch of War Remnants Museum.

The Cultural Heritage Festival of Ho Chi Minh City in 2017 was a success, marking the growth of the Ho Chi Minh City Cultural Heritage Association, and at the same time raising the sense of responsibility among members, officers and employees of the Ho Chi Minh City Cultural Heritage Association. joining hands to contribute to the preservation and promotion of the cultural heritage of the nation.