Hanoi Makes Good Use Of Heritagebased Cultural Industries

With rich cultural resources, Hanoi's cultural heritage sites constantly create impressive and distinctive cultural products from their unique materials.

This not only promotes the promotion of these areas, but also encourages creativity from cultural heritage resources, as in the resolution of the Hanoi Party Committee "Development of the Capital's Cultural Industry in 2021-2025". with a vision of 2030 and 2045".

Creativity through special materials

Some museums and monuments of the capital have been renovated in recent years, interesting routes have been designed to satisfy the taste of tourists of all ages. Koza, a relic from Hoa Loi prison, is a prime example.

After the great success of a series of experiential events, including the night tours "Holy Night - Shining Venetian Spirit" and "Holy Night 2: Live Like Flowers", Hoa Loi Prison authorities recently launched a new cultural product called "Holy Night". . . Night 3 – "Flame of Youth" dedicated to young heroes and historical stories at Hoa Loi Prison Relic.

In particular, the reproductions have been updated to give the viewer a better understanding of the harsh lifestyle of "hell on earth" and the fierce fighting spirit of the revolutionaries.

Notable scenes include martyr Nguyen Hoang Thon proudly being guillotined in the prison yard in 1931, the 1933 hunger strike, the "turn prisons into revolutionary schools" movement, the 1945 escape, and the last meeting of comrade Nguyen Duc Canh. and his mother

La Thi Thuy of Hoa Lo Prison's communications department, recounting the activities of the latest experience, said the scenes were realistically depicted and highlighted the country's loyal heroes.

In particular, visitors can slip into the shoes of political prisoners and experience the difficulties and dangers of escaping from dark and overcrowded cells or underground sewers. Through this experience, they can feel more deeply the spirit of overcoming adversity and the enduring fire of youth in prison.

Earlier, the Temple of Literature Relics held the opening ceremony of the exhibition entitled "Van Mie Hanoi Heritage Revival", which tells the story of the restoration process of the heritage, from the abandoned Crow Pagoda in the past to the exquisite temple. like today.

With many rare documents organized as a journey down memory lane, the exhibition also highlights the tireless efforts and determination of the participants to discover, restore and preserve the legacy from the powerful influence of time.

According to Le Xuan Que, director of Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam Cultural and Scientific Activity Center, the exhibition is one of many cultural events aimed at promoting the value of relics, increasing the attractiveness of heritage sites and encouraging places to visit. and explore. the needs of domestic and foreign tourists.

Contribute to the development of cultural tourism

Along with Hoa Lo Prison Relic and Temple of Literature, Hanoi's many museums and relics have helped create new cultural products to enhance the appeal of these places.

A case in point is the Tang Long Imperial Citadel Heritage Site, which opened in 2021 with the "Night at the Royal Palace" tour experience after deciphering the Tang Long Imperial Citadel.

In addition, the Duong Lam Ancient Town Relic Management Committee has proposed a series of heritage activities called "Ancient Citadel - Van Miu - Wa Temple - Duong Lam", focusing on specific stories about the history and culture of Siu Doai in the west and northwest. districts. Hanoi

Last year, the Hanoi Museum also opened "Ancient Customs", "Hanoi: The Land of Hundreds of Handicrafts" and "Hanoi in 1972".

Although all are inspired by historical resources, each cultural product has its own impressive personality that attracts visitors.

According to Nguyen Huu Dung, a tourist from Quan Hoa District of Cau Gaya District, the museum exhibits in Hanoi really create a cultural product with depth and bold identity for modern life.

As for Dong D's Ton Duc Thang Street Nguyen Beach Ngoc, he was very excited about the historical stories of Hoa Lo Prison Relic; ".

Nguyen Viet Chuc, director of the Thang Long Institute of Cultural Studies, has recently spoken about the effectiveness of preserving cultural heritage values in museums and monuments, saying that cultural heritage is a valuable asset, and it cannot be if it is properly preserved and used. keep only the priceless values. inherited from our ancestors, but also to become a leading industrial and social and economic development agent.

"Hanoi must train culturally aware personnel, plan long-term projects, develop products with depth and personality, and ensure the goal of sustainable promotion and respect for heritage," he said.

In this regard, Hanoi's Ministry of Culture and Sports Director Do Dinh Hong said that the city aims to develop the cultural industry.

Today, the cultural sector of the capital actively guides relevant departments to make experimental activities and exhibitions more creative, attractive and professional, thus effectively promoting cultural heritage values, increasing the attractiveness of tourist sites and advancing cultural values step by step. tourism in the capital.

Source: Hanoi