Tag: UNESCO
9 Korean Confucian academies recommended for UNESCO World Heritage list
Nine South Korean Confucian academies have been recommended for addition to the UNESCO World Heritage List, the Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA) said Tuesday. According to CHA, UNESCO’s International Council on […]
China’s Xi’an builds modernity while preserving historical legacy
The city of Xi’an, capital of northwest China’s Shaanxi Province, which enjoys a long history and served as the capital for 13 dynasties, has made effective exploration in building modernity […]
‘Ssireum’ listed as UNESCO intangible cultural heritage
“Ssireum,” Korean traditional wrestling, successfully made its way onto the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list, Monday, through the first-ever joint bid by North and South Korea. The Cultural Heritage Administration […]
UNESCO adds 26 new sites on World Heritage List
PARIS, July 2 (Xinhua) — A total of 26 new sites have been inscribed on the UNESCO’s World Heritage List this year, with Russia’s Lena Pillars Nature Park being the […]
UNESCO official: Integrated water management is needed
PARIS, June 17 (Xinhua) — Management of water resources needs “substantial improvement and actual reform in many countries,” and an integrated management is significant for “the most valuable natural resources,” […]
“Vietnam actively contributes to UNESCO’s operation”
Vietnam actively contributes to UNESCO’s operation, Vietnamese official HANOI, June 16 (Xinhua) — Vietnam has made active contributions to the operations of UNESCO in the country and the world, said […]
UNESCO expert “Better ways needed to achieve oceanic sustainable development”
PARIS, June 8 (Xinhua) — The public and policymakers should pay more attention to ocean and coastal areas, so as to find ways to improve the sustainable management and protection […]