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Hoi An’s storied craft and folk arts scenes, alongside its carefully preserved centuries-old heritage, are integral to the city reaching its full potential, the city’s deputy chairman Nguyen Van Lanh told Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper on Tuesday. Spanning 60 square kilometers and boasting a population of just under 150,000, Hoi An City is known for its well-preserved ancient town, which was designated as a world heritage site in 1999 and showcases remarkable architecture. The city is also home to dozens of traditional craft villages, with over 100 located within its ancient quarters alone. Each village specializes in diverse crafts such as silk and leather production, tailoring, embroidery, woodcarving, and pottery. Hoi An also boasts a wealth of architectural heritage and features a collection of centuries-old houses and various folk arts including ‘bai choi’ and ‘ba trao’ singing. Deputy chairman Nguyen Van Lanh further noted that Hoi An has consistently served as an exemplary mode...