Cao Bang Geopark

Crafting the Tinh gourd lute - preserving the traditional culture of the Tay and Nung ethnic groups in Cao Bang

The Tinh lute (locally known as Tinh Tau) is a traditional musical instrument deeply rooted in the spiritual and cultural life of the Tay and Nung ethnic groups in Cao Bang, as well as some other ethnic communities in the northern mountainous provinces of Vietnam. The craft of making the Tinh lute has a long-standing history and has been diligently preserved by the Tay and Nung people through generations. This tradition plays an important role in safeguarding cultural values closely associated with Then singing-an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity recognized by UNESCO.

2025 Annual Conference of the Sub-Committee for Vietnam UNESCO Global Geoparks

On the morning of June 29, the Sub-Committee for Vietnam UNESCO Global Geoparks, in collaboration with the Lang Son Center for Investment, Trade, and Tourism Promotion, held its annual meeting.

Lang Son receives UNESCO Global Geopark Designation

On the afternoon of June 28th, the People's Committee of Lang Son province officially held the inscription ceremony of Lang Son UNESCO Global Geopark.

Non nuoc Cao Bang Geopark Management Board attends training workshop on tourism resource investigation in northern Vietnam 2025

On June 24–25, 2025, the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT), in collaboration with the Hanoi Department of Tourism, organized a training workshop on investigating tourism resources in northern Vietnam. The event gathered representatives from provincial Departments of Tourism, Centers for Tourism Promotion, Management Boards of tourist sites, and agencies involved in managing, conserving, and leveraging tourism resources across 25 northern provinces and cities.

International Training Course on UNESCO Global Geoparks – 2025, Lesvos Island, Greece

From June 20 to 29, 2025, the International Training Course on UNESCO Global Geoparks takes place on Lesvos Island Global Geopark, Greece, under the theme: “Management and Sustainable Development of UNESCO Global Geoparks”. The event is co-organized by UNESCO, the Global Geoparks Network, the Department of Geography – University of the Aegean, and the Natural History Museum of the Lesvos Petrified Forest.

The Meeting in response to World Environment Day June 5 and Action Month for the Environment in 2025

On June 5, 2025, the Department of Agriculture and Environment, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and the People's Committee of Trung Khanh district jointly organized a meeting to respond to World Environment Day on June 5 and launch the Month of Action for the Environment in 2025 at Ban Gioc waterfall, Dam Thuy commune, Trung Khanh district.

Inauguration of the “ Hoa An Geopraphical and Historical Mural” Project

On June 19, Hoa An District held the inauguration ceremony of the project “Hoa An Geopraphical and Historical Mural” — a meaningful cultural and artistic work designed to honor history, promote traditional education, and beautify the urban landscape.

Summary of the Field Evaluation for the Revalidation of the Non Nuoc Cao Bang UNESCO Global Geopark

On the morning of June 13, the UNESCO expert delegation, led by Mr. Kupetz Manfred Reinhard – President of the Association for the Support of the Muskauer Faltenbogen Geopark, held a working session with Cao Bang Province to present and discuss the results of the field survey and evaluation conducted as part of the second revalidation mission for the Non Nuoc Cao Bang UNESCO Global Geopark .

The delegation of experts for the second revalidation of the UNESCO Global Geopark title conducted a field survey along the western route.

On June 12, the UNESCO expert delegation conducted the second revalidation field mission for the UNESCO Global Geopark title of Non Nuoc Cao Bang. Led by Mr. Kupetz Manfred Reinhard, President of the Association for the Support of the Muskauer Faltenbogen Geopark, the delegation surveyed and evaluated the western route “Explore Phja Oac – The Mountain of Transformations” in Nguyen Binh District.

UNESCO evaluators Conducts Field Survey of the Western Route of the Non nuoc Cao Bang UNESCO Global Geopark during their Revalidation Mission

On June 12, the UNESCO evaluator delegation undertaking the Revalidation mission of the Non nuoc Cao Bang UGGp, led by Dr. Kupetz Manfred Reinhard - Chairman of the Muskauer Faltenbogen Geopark Support - conducted a field survey and assessment along the northern route "Experience Phja Oac-The Mountain of Transformations" in Nguyen Binh District.

UNESCO evaluators Conducts Field Survey of the Northern Route of the Non nuoc Cao Bang UNESCO Global Geopark during their Revalidation Mission

On June 11, the UNESCO evaluator delegation undertaking the Revalidation mission of the Non nuoc Cao Bang UGGp, led by Dr. Kupetz Manfred Reinhard - Chairman of the Muskauer Faltenbogen Geopark Support - conducted a field survey and assessment along the northern route "Experience History and Freedom" in Hoa An and Ha Quang districts.

The delegation of experts for the second revalidation of the UNESCO Global Geopark title conducted a field survey along the eastern route.

On August 10, the UNESCO expert delegation carried out a field survey and assessment as part of the second revalidation of the Non Nuoc Cao Bang UNESCO Global Geopark title, focusing on the eastern route themed “experience traditional cultures in a wonderland ” in Quang Hoa and Trung Khanh districts.

The delegation of experts conducting the second revalidation of the Non Nuoc Cao Bang UNESCO Global Geopark had a working session with Cao Bang Province.

On the afternoon of June 9, a delegation of UNESCO experts, led by Mr. Kupetz Manfred Reinhard – Chairman of the Support Association for the Muskauer Faltenbogen Geopark – held a working session with Cao Bang Province as part of the second revalidation of the Non Nuoc Cao Bang UNESCO Global Geopark.

Inspection and assessment of infrastructure and heritage sites in preparation for the second revalidation of the UNESCO Global Geopark title.

From June 3 to 6, the Management Board of Non Nuoc Cao Bang Geopark conducted inspections and assessments of infrastructure, heritage sites, and partner facilities along the four tourism routes of the Geopark in preparation for the second revalidation of the UNESCO Global Geopark title in 2025.

Cao Bang is ready for the second revalidation of the Non Nuoc Cao Bang UNESCO Global Geopark .

With a strong determination to maintain the title of Non Nuoc Cao Bang UNESCO Global Geopark, Cao Bang Province has urgently carried out preparations and is ready to welcome the delegation of international experts for the second revalidation of the UNESCO Global Geopark, taking place from June 9 to 13, 2025.

Unique cuisine of Non Nuoc Cao Bang Geopark

Non Nuoc Cao Bang UNESCO Global Geopark is not only famous for its majestic natural beauty and unique geological values, but also for its unique cultural values of the ethnic groups living here. In that cultural picture, cuisine has become an unforgettable highlight in the hearts of tourists on their journey to explore Non Nuoc Cao Bang.

Global Geoparks Network: Driving Action for Sustainable Development Goals

Through concrete actions and extensive international cooperation, the Global Geoparks Network continues to affirm its role as a model for harmonizing heritage conservation with sustainable socio-economic development. In doing so, it makes a practical contribution to the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Final Round of the “Preserving the Tay and Nung Languages for Secondary and High School Students in the Geopark Region” Contest

On May 29, 2025, at the Cao Bang Provincial Cultural Center, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, in coordination with the Department of Education and Training, held the final round and award ceremony of the contest titled “Preserving the Tay and Nung Languages for Secondary and High School Students in the Non Nuoc Cao Bang Geopark Region.”

Field survey and assessment of experiential tourism routes in preparation for the second revalidation of the Non Nuoc Cao Bang UNESCO Global Geopark.

From May 18 to 20, a delegation of experts from the UNESCO Global Geoparks Network conducted a field survey and assessment of the experiential tourism routes of Non Nuoc Cao Bang Geopark. The activity aimed to support the consultation, development, and enhancement of the Non nuoc Cao Bang Geopark in 2025, while also contributing effectively to the preparation for the second revalidation of the Non nuoc Cao Bang UNESCO Global Geopark .