Tay artist’s free class makes Then folk singing accessible to all
Then is an essential ritual practice of the Tay, Nung, and Thai ethnic minority groups in northern Vietnam. 62-year-old artisan Hoang Lien Son of Na Hang district, Tuyen Quang province, organizes free Then singing classes to help preserve the culture of the Tay people and pass it on to future generations.
Yen Tu spring festival set to reopen after three-year hiatus
The Yen Tu spring festival in the northern province of Quang Ninh is scheduled to kick off on January 31, the 10th day of the Lunar New Year, after enduring…
The Travel reveals budget travel tips to Ho Chi Minh City
Canada-based magazine The Travel on January 10 revealed several tips for foreign visitors looking to travel on a budget to Ho Chi Minh City.
Hanoi calligraphy festival set to run during Tet
The annual spring calligraphy festival will kick off at the Literature Lake, part of the Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature), on January 15 after a two-year hiatus related to the development of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lai Vung Red Mandarin Festival opens in Dong Thap for the first time
Lai Vung District in Dong Thap Province launched the first Lai Vung Red Mandarin Festival in the district on January 5, aiming to promote the consumption of the fruit and local tourism.
Exhibition of collections of Vietnamese folk paintings to open in HCMC
HCMC Fine Arts Museum in coordination with the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum organized an exhibition titled “The color of Spring in Tu Binh folk paintings” featuring collections of Vietnamese folk paintings.
Exhibition recalls Mau Than General Offensive and Uprising in 1968 spring
A photo exhibition recalling the Mau Than General Offensive and Uprising in the spring of 1968, officially opened in Ho Chi Minh City.
Also known as Dien Huu Tu (Pagoda of Permanent Blessings) or Lien Hoa Dai (Lotus Tower), One Pillar Pagoda (or Chua Mot Cot in Vietnamese) is located on the street named Chua Mot Cot in Ba Dinh District, Hanoi.
Fashion helps honour cultural heritage
Vietnam International Fashion Week-VIFW 2022 recently wrapped up in Hanoi, ending a successful year with many exciting events hosted by the fashion industry after the COVID-19 pandemic. Joining the global trend, Vietnamese fashion designers paid greater attention to highlighting culture and using environmentally friendly materials for their products.
Hoi An launches unique cultural activities to welcome in the New Year
Hoi An Ancient Town in the central province of Quang Nam has kicked off a number of unique art and cultural activities aimed at welcoming in 2023, including a programme entitled "Artistic and creative path".
Khanh Hoa: Alexandre Yersin Museum, a special place to visit
Alexandre Yersin Museum (A.Yersin Museum for short), located on the precinct of Nha Trang Pasteur Institute,  houses many precious objects and photos about the life and career of Dr. Alexandre Yersin, who spent more than 50 years living and working in Nha Trang - Khanh Hoa. Foreign tourists to the museum are often impressed with the value of the museum.
Exploring Slam Cao Peak   (Dec 29, 2022)
Exploring Slam Cao Peak
Located about 45 kilometres from Cao Bang City, Slam Cao is the highest peak of the Khau Giang mountain range, located in the communes of Tam Kim and Hoa Tham in Nguyen Binh District.
Seeking the way to promote the value of Champa cultural heritage in Hue
In Hue culture, the Champa cultural heritage is considered a deep sedimentary layer, a component of major significance that contributes to the identity of Hue culture.
Fine arts exhibition highlights national cultural heritages
Nine-teen fine artworks featuring the perspectives on the national cultural heritages are on display at an exhibition, which officially opened at Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature).
Young artist committed to keeping Dong Ho folk painting alive
After graduating from a prestigious university, 26-year-old Nguyen Dang Hieu quit his job in Hanoi and returned to his hometown in Dong Ho village in Hanoi's neighboring province of Bac Ninh to make Dong Ho folk paintings. He wanted to carry on the trade that has been a tradition in his family for three generations.
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