Fire-jumping ritual in Ha Giang
The Pa Then minority ethnic group, residing in the northern mountainous regions of Ha Giang Province (Bac Quang and Quang Binh districts) and Tuyen Quang Province (Chiem Hoa, Yen Son, and Lam Binh districts), is renowned for its vibrant fire-jumping ritual.
Gong dance in Central Highlands
The resonant sound of gongs, a traditional musical instrument of ethnic minority groups, reverberates through the vast mountains and forests of the Central Highlands, creating a unique and captivating experience.
Binh Dinh Martial Arts Park to be built in Quy Nhon City
Quy Nhon City in the central coastal province of Binh Dinh submitted a proposal for an upgrade and expansion project of the Children’s Park into the Binh Dinh Martial Arts…
Promoting the value of Xoan singing heritage associated with tourism development in Phu Tho
Since Xoan Singing was honored by UNESCO as a representative intangible cultural heritage of humanity, Phu Tho tourism associated with enjoying Xoan Singing has become an indispensable itinerary for every tourist group coming to the Ancestral Land. Through that association, Xoan singing becomes more and more vital and everlasting.
Bac Ninh works to promote the value of Quan Ho folk singing
Since UNESCO’s recognition of Quan Ho folk singing as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2009, Bac Ninh Province has effectively implemented many programmes and activities to preserve and promote the values of Quan Ho melodies to domestic and foreign tourists.
New opportunities for Cham pottery village
UNESCO recognition of the Cham people’s pottery making as Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Protection was announced at the Ninh Thuan Grape-Wine Festival 2023 on June 16. The recognition encourages local administration and Cham ethnic people to preserve and promote their heritage, preserve their traditional crafts, and increase their income by doing tourism based on pottery making.
UNESCO Representative: Viet Nam succeeds in connecting tangible with intangible cultural heritage
Viet Nam has outstanding culture and natural sites and the country is successful in connecting tangible with intangible cultural heritage, highlighted UNESCO Representative in Viet Nam Christian Manhart.
Southern city acquaints visitors with traditional art forms
A programme to entertain tourists with several genres of traditional music like tai tu, vong co and cai luong has been launched in Can Tho City.
Launching digital platform for Intangible Cultural Heritage in the Asia-Pacific Region (ichLinks)
On May 27, the launching ceremony of ichLinks, an integrated intangible cultural heritage (ICH) information-sharing platform in Asia – Pacific region, was held online at Korea. Vietnam National Institute of Culture and Arts Studies (VICAS) is nominated by Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism as a partner organization of the ichLinks project.
Bai Choi – A traditional art in Central Viet Nam
(TITC) - Bai Choi is a diverse art form combining music, poetry, stage acting, painting and literature and expressing the life, mind and emotion of people in Central Viet Nam. According to Bai Choi artists, this type of art originated from the need of entertainment and exchange by songs among the huts in the fields. Now, the art of Bai Choi is a common heritage…
Thua Thien-Hue hosts Asia-Pacific conference on intangible cultural heritage
The 2018 Asia-Pacific Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) Non-Government Organisation (NGO) Conference opened in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue on November 6, under the theme of “ICH NGOs towards the Sustainable Development of Communities”.  
Curtain comes down on National Ca Tru Festival
The National Ca Tru (ceremonial singing) Festival wrapped up in the central province of Ha Tinh on November 5.
Dao seek int’l recognition for ritual
The cap sac (maturity ritual) of the Dao ethnic group may be recognised by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Thanh Hoa: Xuan Pha folk dance recognised as national heritage
The Xuan Pha folk dance was recognised as a part of the nation’s intangible cultural heritage by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism at a ceremony held on March 6 at Tho Xuan District’s cultural centre in Thanh Hoa Province.
Binh Duong to host 2nd Don Ca Tai Tu Festival
The 2nd Don Ca Tai Tu or Southern Amateur Music Festival 2017 will be held in Binh Duong Province in April, according the provincial People’s Committee.