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Hanoi urges contributions to cultural space network's creative endeavors

After half a decade in UNESCO's Creative Cities Network, Hanoi remains dedicated to its global responsibilities, while maintaining its leadership position in the realms of design and innovation.

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Hà Nội stands firm in upholding its international obligations as a UNESCO Creative City, while...
Hà Nội stands firm in upholding its international obligations as a UNESCO Creative City, while simultaneously showcasing its leadership in design and innovation, now in its fifth year.

Hanoi urges contributions to cultural space network's creative endeavors

Hanoi's Creative Revolution

HANOI, VIETNAM — Five years after joining UNESCO's Creative Cities Network, Hanoi, Vietnam's capital, continues to uphold its international obligations and forge ahead as a vanguard of design and innovation. According to Bach Lieuzen Huong, Director of the Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports, its objective is to promote sustainable development while asserting its identity as a city melding Civilisation, Culture, and Modernity.

On May 6, an event was held to announce the launch of the Hanoi Creative Activities Coordination Centre and to invite participation in the Hanoi Creative Cultural Space Network. During the event, Huong emphasized the remarkable growth experienced by Hanoi's creative community over the past few years, with creative spaces evolving into dynamic hubs for design, arts, crafts, and startups.

These creative spaces not only breed new ideas but also serve as bridges between tradition and modernity, fostering connections between local and international communities. Thanks to the passion and perseverance of the creative sector, Hanoi's cultural landscape has become richly diverse—a "nucleus of innovation" that plays a crucial role in defining the city's creative identity, bolstering the creative economy, and projecting a vibrant, youthful image rooted deeply in heritage.

The city has executed a variety of coordinated initiatives to actualize these goals. These include new policies under the Capital Law, the drafting of a resolution to establish a Cultural Industry Centre, and the creation of Cultural Trade and Service Zones to nurture and expand the creative ecosystem.

In terms of infrastructure, Hanoi is investing in creative spaces by repurposing industrial heritage and cultural facilities to form breeding grounds for burgeoning creativity. The city also aims to expand its domestic and international creative networks, encourage international cooperation, and knowledge exchange through events like awards, festivals, and cultural-creative gatherings.

A cornerstone achievement is the establishment of the Hanoi Creative Activities Coordination Centre, which seeks to centralize resources, aid in the development of creative spaces, enhance the value of creative products, and expand their market access to fuel the city's creative economy.

Conveyed by Huong was the hope that the creative community would continue to align with Hanoi's vision for cultural development by proposing innovative ideas, embracing new technologies, and making creativity accessible, particularly to the youthful demographic.

Jonathan Baker, UNESCO Representative in Vietnam, commended Hanoi's initiative to establish the creative space network, describing it as a strategic move to unite, recognize, and support the myriad creative actors in the city. UNESCO encourages all creative spaces, regardless of size or status, to participate in this ecosystem.

Currently, Hanoi hosts the most creative cultural spaces in Vietnam. Since Hanoi entered the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in 2019 under the design category, it has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to the development of its cultural industry. With a clear vision and solid foundations, Hanoi stands poised to remain a breeding ground for creativity, connection, and international cultural integration.

Enrichment Data:

Hanoi, Vietnam's capital, has employed multiple key initiatives and strategies to nurture its creative economy and cultural development:

Key Initiatives and Strategies

Phùng Hưng mural street, Hà Nội . VNA Photo

  1. Development of Creative Spaces:
  2. Expansion of Creative Hubs: By 2020, Hanoi had around 80 creative spaces, accounting for nearly half of the national total[1].
  3. Adaptive Reuse of Industrial Heritage: Plans include converting industrial heritage and cultural facilities into creative spaces to nurture the creative ecosystem[5].
  4. Network and Collaboration:
  5. Hanoi Creative Cultural Space Network: The city is calling for participation in this network to foster domestic and international creative networks, cultivate international cooperation, and organize cultural events[3][5].
  6. UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) Participation: Hanoi entered the UCCN in 2019 under the design category and is actively engaging in international collaborations[4].
  7. Promoting Creativity and Innovation:
  8. Creative Competitions and Awards: Plans include hosting creative competitions and establishing awards, such as the Hanoi Creative Awards, to inspire innovation[4].
  9. Creativity Support Fund: A fund has been created to financially support creative initiatives and foster the growth of creative industries[4].
  10. Cultural Events and Festivals:
  11. Hanoi Festival of Creative Design (HFCD): A cross-disciplinary creative platform to foster a dynamic creative ecosystem and draw investment into innovation[4].
  12. Cultural-creative Events: Plans include organizing awards, festivals, and cultural events to promote Vietnamese creative products globally[5].
  13. Policy and Infrastructure Support:
  14. New Policies and Regulations: New policies have been implemented under the Capital Law to nurture the creative ecosystem[5].
  15. Investment in Creative Infrastructure: Resources are being allocated for the improvement of information and communication systems related to creativity, as well as upgrading public awareness of the global network[4].

Conclusion

Hanoi's strategy for nurturing its creative economy entails a comprehensive approach that involves the development of creative spaces, fostering international collaboration, inspiring innovation through competitions and awards, hosting cultural events, and supporting infrastructure development. These initiatives solidify Hanoi's position as a pacesetter in Southeast Asia's creative economies.

  1. In an effort to bolster its creative economy, Hanoi has launched the Hanoi Creative Activities Coordination Centre, aiming to centralize resources and expand market access for creative products, thereby fueling the city's economic growth.
  2. The city's approach to creative development also includes the expansion of creative hubs, with over 80 creative spaces by 2020, representing nearly half of Vietnam's total.
  3. To nourish creativity and innovation, Hanoi is repurposing industrial heritage and cultural facilities into creative spaces, fostering an environment for budding creators.
  4. The city is also seeking to expand its creative networks, both domestically and internationally, by organizing cultural-creative gatherings and participating in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network.
  5. To inspire innovation, Hanoi is planning creative competitions, awards, and events like the Hanoi Festival of Creative Design, aiming to draw investment into innovation.
  6. Moreover, the city has established a creativity support fund, providing financial assistance to creative initiatives and fostering the growth of creative industries, as well as organizing cultural events to promote Vietnamese creative products globally.

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