Central Highlands: A new rhythm of life beneath traditional rooftops
When speaking of the Central Highlands, the most iconic cultural image is that of the traditional nha rong (communal stilt house) or longhouses built by the region’s ethnic communities. As time brings inevitable change, these spaces - once the shelter of families and the heart of communal culture - have not been immune to wear and tear. However, efforts to restore, preserve, and promote traditional architecture across Central Highlands provinces in recent years are showing promising signs.
Spreading Hue Ancient Capital 's cultural values ​​to international friends
Let’s Hue - Local Buddies is a project founded by foreign language-loving students from member universities of Hue University. Its goal is to introduce and promote the cultural image of…
Ha Noi promotes community role in heritage preservation
With more than one thousand years of history, Ha Noi is currently preserving many representative cultural and historical values of the nation. With 1,973 intangible cultural heritage items alongside 6,489…
Thanh Hoa enhances services for visitors exploring heritage
The Ho Dynasty Citadel in Vinh Loc district, Thanh Hoa Province, was recognised as a World Cultural Heritage site by UNESCO in 2011. Alongside the zoning and conservation of the site, the Ho Dynasty Citadel Heritage Conservation Centre has, over the years, collaborated with professional agencies to conduct multiple archaeological excavations. These efforts have helped to further illuminate the site's integrity, authenticity, and, above all,…
Promoting world heritage value through community participation
On May 21, an international scientific workshop entitled “Safeguarding and Promoting the Value of World Heritage: A Community-Based Approach for Sustainable Development” took place at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel World Heritage Site in Ha Noi.
Unique art installation at Tam Coc rice fields in Ninh Binh Province
The enormous “Carp Leaping Over the Dragon Gate” artwork is gradually taking shape on the rice fields of Tam Coc (located in Ninh Hai Commune, Hoa Lu City, Ninh Binh Province), drawing large crowds of visitors who come to witness and admire it.
Tay people's stilt houses culture preserved in Ha Giang
Located among the mountains, forests and vast rice fields, the Tay people's stilt houses in Ha Giang are not only a place to live but also a unique cultural symbol, closely associated with the spiritual life of many generations.
H'mong people’s Gau Tao festival revived at country’s major celebration
Amid the nationwide celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of the South Liberation and National Reunification Day (April 30, 1975 - 2025), the spirit of unity was vividly showcased at a grand festival at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism (Ha Noi), where the Gau Tao festival of the H'mong people was revived.
Phu Tho Hoa Tunnels offer glimpse into Vietnam’s wartime resilience
Exploring the Phu Tho Hoa Tunnels, young Vietnamese gain newfound respect for the resilience of previous generations.
Hoa Binh’s cultural heritage: Muong gongs, a timeless cultural treasure
Gongs hold a special place in the cultural and spiritual life of the Muong ethnic people in Hoa Binh province. More than musical instruments, they are an indispensable part of community rituals and collective memory, echoing through generations as a spiritual thread linking the past, present, and future.
Vietnam brings cultural flair to Paris Fair 2025
The Vietnamese Cultural Centre in France will introduce the country’s culture and tourism at the Paris Fair (Foire de Paris) 2025, set to take place from April 30 to May 11.
Thai Hoa Palace - Vietnam’s UNESCO-recognised world heritage achieves green building certification
Thai Hoa Palace, an iconic structure of the Nguyen Feudal Dynasty, became the first UNESCO-recognised cultural heritage site in Vietnam awarded the LOTUS green building certification.
Ako Dhong Village: A door to explore Ede ethnic culture in the heart of Buon Ma Thuot City (Dak Lak)
In the heart of Buon Ma Thuot City in Dak Lak Province, Ako Dhong Village is a must-visit destination for tourists who want to explore the authentic culture of the Ede ethnic group.
Vietnam’s youth embrace heritage via national costume renaissance
Young Vietnamese people are enthusiastically embracing and showcasing traditional costumes of 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam, sparking a nationwide cultural revival and fostering pride in their heritage.
UNESCO recognition ceremony for Ba Chua Xu Goddess Festival
A ceremony was held on the evening of March 19 at the Sam Mountain National Tourist Area in Chau Doc City, An Giang province, to receive UNESCO’s certificate recognizing the Festival of the Ba Chua Xu Goddess at Sam Mountain as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity and to kick off the 2025 festival.
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