Glass painting is a popular folk-art genre of southerners. If people in Lai Thieu in Binh Duong province, Cho Lon in Ho Chi Minh City, and Cho Moi in An Giang province make glass paintings in the Chinese style, the glass painting of Soc Trang province express Khmer culture.
This summer the Centre for the Promotion of Vietnam’s Intangible Cultural Heritages is organizing “Xam for families” sessions, which are customized to suit groups of families, children, and adults. “Xam”…
From a remote area, Mung hamlet in Hop Phong commune, Cao Phong district, northern mountainous province of Hoa Binh, has over the recent times become a magnet attracting a large…
Central cities like Hue, Hoi An, and Da Nang are essential stops for anyone looking to put together a Vietnam itinerary, as each of these cities highlights the different elements of what makes Vietnam so special, with travel website Road Affair suggesting a dizzying number of ways to enjoy the trip.
Traveller of The Sydney Morning Herald recently released a list of the best winter holiday escapes, with Ho Chi Minh City and a river cruise across Vietnam included.
Recently, the provincial People's Committee issued a Decision to recognize Ghenh Che community tourism site, located in Binh Son commune (Song Cong City), managed by the Ghenh Che Community Tourism Cooperative.
Every June and July, all roads to the Duy Son mountainous commune in Duy Xuyen District, Quang Nam Province are busier. Vehicles of all kinds bring farmers, traders and tourists to the blooming season of the largest lotus field in the central province.
Ho Guom Opera comes into view with the highlight of ancient European architecture exuding luxury and splendor from 52 monolithic stone columns imported directly from Spain. The ceiling lighting scheme of the theater's main hall is inspired by the starry night sky with magnificent lights, making the theater shimmer at night.
Visiting Bao La Bamboo and Rattan Cooperative (Quang Phu commune, Quang Dien district, Thua Thien Hue province), I met artisans who are hard at work keeping their professions and looking for new directions through their product design improvement. Many of their fine and quality handicraft products have been present in the world market.
Khmer is one of 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam. The Khmer live in the southern region, mainly in Soc Trang province. They have developed a rich cultural tradition including clothing, art, architecture, music, dance, festivals, and religion.
Bai Tho Mountain overlooking the celebrated Ha Long Bay has been among well-known tourist attractions in the coastal city.
On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of Hue Monuments Complex and 20 years of Hue royal court music being honored by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage, Hue Monuments Conservation Center in collaboration with the University of Fine Arts - Hue University organizes the exhibition "Hue royal performance through fine art" (taking place from June 16 to 26) to honor the beauty of intangible…
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.
With 30 islets, Co To island district off Quang Ninh province is considered among the 10 most beautiful islands for tourism in Vietnam. Ca Chep islet boasts a long coastline, smooth white sand, spectacular landscapes and sea breezy cool temperatures.
The celebration of 30th anniversary (1993-2023) of the Complex of Hue Monuments and the 20th anniversary (2003 - 2023) of Hue Royal Court Music being honored by the UNESCO as world heritages took place during June 16-18. On this occasion, Thua Thien Hue Weekly had a conversation with Mr. Hoang Viet Trung, Director of Hue Monuments Conservation Center about the process of preserving and developing…
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