Heritage and festivals make up the unique identity of Ha Long

Ha Long City, home to the world natural wonder Ha Long Bay, is determined to join UNESCO's Global Network of Learning Cities (GNLC).

At the Consultation Conference on “Building a Global Learning City Model” on November 28, the city’s leaders reaffirmed their strong determination to position Ha Long as a learning city with its own unique identity, a place where heritage wonders, festival culture and richness, modernity, civilization and humanity intersect.

Consultation conference on "Building a global learning city model" on November 28, 2024 at the headquarters of Ha Long City People's Committee.

Promoting lifelong learning for all through heritage and festivals

Ha Long Bay, a world-recognized natural wonder, is not only a tourism icon but also a “living school” for environmental and cultural education programs. The city has actively incorporated learning activities into heritage conservation, such as organizing field trips, seminars and competitions to learn about the value of Ha Long Bay. These initiatives not only raise public awareness but also inspire the younger generation and tourists to take responsibility for protecting the heritage.

Ha Long Carnival takes place every April, filled with melody, light and joy.

In addition, festivals taking place in Ha Long, typically the Ha Long Carnival, are not only cultural events but also informal and formal learning platforms, promoting cultural exchange and intergenerational understanding. These events help convey traditional values, inspire creativity and connect the community. The city aims to develop festivals into unique learning channels, helping people and tourists explore the depth of Ha Long culture through a new perspective, while promoting the image of Vietnam to the world.

Learning city blends tradition and modernity

In addition to taking advantage of cultural heritage and festivals, Ha Long is promoting digital transformation in education to keep up with global development trends. The city has invested in building a smart school system, integrating technology into teaching and learning to improve the quality of education. Smart classrooms are equipped with modern equipment, applying information technology to optimize management and teaching. In addition, the city also deploys online learning platforms, helping students and the community access global knowledge easily. These initiatives not only support students but also promote a culture of lifelong learning in the community, thereby improving competitiveness and meeting the needs of the 4.0 technology era.

Scientific conference "Developing Ha Long education in the new era - The era of national growth".

Ha Long also promotes STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education in schools, aiming to equip the younger generation with creativity and problem-solving skills, while building a high-quality workforce for the future. The integration of modern education and traditional preservation not only creates balance but also shapes Ha Long’s unique identity as a global learning city in the digital transformation era. These efforts are also in line with the principles of GNLC, which emphasizes inclusiveness, cultural sustainability and creativity.

Committed to the future

By joining the GNLC, Ha Long hopes to share experiences and learn best practices in integrating heritage and festivals into the education system. The city hopes to become a model of how traditional values ​​can go hand in hand with modern learning methods, while contributing to international discussions on sustainable development. At the meeting on November 28, Ha Long affirmed its strong determination to join the GNLC. With the vision of becoming a modern, civilized and culturally rich city, Ha Long is striving not only to assert its global position but also to create an urban learning model that puts culture and heritage at the center. This journey not only reflects Ha Long's creative spirit but also contributes to building a wise, inclusive and sustainable community. Source: https://baoquocte.vn/di-san-va-le-hoi-lam-nen-ban-sac-doc-dao-ha-long-295607.html