UNESCO approves honour of Hoang Van musician’s collection

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Composer Hoang Van's collection offers valuable insights for scholars studying the development of culture and music in post-colonial Vietnam, as well as cultural exchanges within the socialist bloc. Photo by courtesy/VNA
Composer Hoang Van's collection offers valuable insights for scholars studying the development of culture and music in post-colonial Vietnam, as well as cultural exchanges within the socialist bloc. Photo by courtesy/VNA
The rich diversity in genres and forms of the collection of composer Hoang Van, along with its profound content, meets several key UNESCO criteria, especially its historical significance and global value. Photo by courtesy/VNA
The rich diversity in genres and forms of the collection of composer Hoang Van, along with its profound content, meets several key UNESCO criteria, especially its historical significance and global value. Photo by courtesy/VNA
UNESCO approves honour of Hoang Van musician’s collection
Member states of UNESCO adopted a decision recommending the UNESCO General Conference, scheduled for this November, endorse the commemoration of the birth anniversaries of several eminent persons worldwide. A collection of the well-known Vietnamese composer Hoang Van (1930-2018) was inscribed on UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register. Hoang Van composed over 700 works between 1951 and 2010. His collection stands out for its diversity in form, genre, and musical style, reflecting a deep engagement with Vietnam’s cultural and social history, especially the lives of women and marginalised communities. VNA/Photo by courtesy