We invite you to submit papers for the conference "Protecting and Promoting the Cultural Values ​​of Maritime and Island Areas".

*TimeJanuary 5th & 6th, 2015

*LocationNha Trang City, Khanh Hoa Province

The main topics of the workshop include:

- Theories and approaches to maritime and island culture.

- Maritime and island culture viewed from both historical and contemporary perspectives.

- Case studies on maritime and island cultures in Vietnam and around the world.

- Cultural exchange, diversity, and the unique identity of the island communities.

- Protecting and promoting the cultural values ​​of the sea and islands in contemporary society.

- The role of maritime and island culture in the sustainable development of maritime and island tourism and in responding to climate change.

We invite scientists and teachers to submit papers for the conference.

*Summary requirements300 words, deadline for submission: October 15, 2014.

*Request for full text: 3,000-5,000, deadline for submission is November 30, 2014.

*Contact:Please send the abstract and full text to:

- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thi Hienhiennguyenb@gmail.comTel: 091468554

- Ms. Tran Thi Thuy (Ms.)tranthuyvicas@yahoo.com(Phone: 0904418710)

Address: Vietnam National Institute of Culture and Arts, 32 Hao Nam Street, O Cho Dua Ward, Dong Da District, Hanoi City.