Whale Worship Festival, a cultural highlight in Can Gio (HCMC)
Can Gio, a coastal commune of Ho Chi Minh City, is known for its vast mangrove forests, the Sac Forest National Historical and Cultural Park, and the Can Thanh communal house. It is also home to the Whale Worship Festival (Nghinh Ong Festival), a captivating annual cultural event.
Exploring a century-old scarf-weaving village in Dong Thap
In the former Long Khanh A Commune, Dong Thap Province, the rhythmic clatter of looms has echoed for over a century. Here, generations of artisans have preserved the traditional craft…
Thang Long Imperial Citadel to shine bright at first Cultures of the World Festival in Ha Noi
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ha Noi People’s Committee, will organise the first Cultures of the World Festival…
International Puppetry Festival to provide a platform for cultural exchange and artistic engagement
Quang Ninh will host the 2025 International Puppetry Festival from November 15 to 26, featuring 12–15 troupes from around the world.
From heritage to handmade: Hanoi fosters creativity for culture-tourism development
Whether you're strolling through Hanoi’s Old Quarter or visiting historical and cultural landmarks in the city, you can easily come across handmade products inspired by folk traditions, yet highly functional, either for display or everyday use.
Bac Ninh’s efforts to bring traditional arts closer to audiences
Not only exist in memory or at village festivals, but many traditional arts of Bac Ninh also have “come out” to the cities, central squares and big stages, attracting a mass of people and visitors. The art programmes are well-organized and captivating, which revive a rich and unique yet familiar folk cultural space, affirming the enduring vitality of heritages in contemporary life.
Ancient Cham towers: Living heritage in Khanh Hoa province
On Vietnam’s south-central coast, ancient Cham towers stand the test of time, witnessing the whispers of the wind. Since July 1, when Ninh Thuan and Khanh Hoa province merged into one, visitors can now explore a heritage route linking the Po Nagar Tower in Nha Trang with the Po Klong Garai tower complex in Phan Rang, offering a journey into Champa culture, once a flourishing…
First-ever Miss Doll contest to debut at Doll Festival 2025
The Miss Doll beauty contest, the first of its kind in Vietnam, is set to be held within the framework of Doll Fest 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City this October, announced the organising committee at a press conference in the city on August 13.
GOm Show - Echoes of Vietnamese culture through ceramics
“GOm Show – Sounds from Ceramics” is a creative music and art project that draws its inspiration from ceramics.
Indian writer deeply impressed by Vietnam's vibrant Cham culture
AThe New Zealand Herald on August 4 published an article written by Indian writer Ankita Mahabir, highlighting five immersive encounters that offered her a rare and profound glimpse into Vietnam’s living Cham culture.
International conference on World heritage nomination for Oc Eo - Ba The Archaeological Site
An international scientific conference was held on July 30, in Rach Gia Ward, An Giang Province to give consultation on outstanding universal value and nomination criteria for the Oc Eo - Ba The Archaeological Site.
Do paper craft revived in Hanoi’s West Lake area
Yen Thai, formerly called Buoi village, in Tay Ho ward, was once famous throughout the ancient capital of Thang Long (now called Hanoi) for its traditional do paper making craft.
Noble values of world heritage site spread
The Yen Tu - Vinh Nghiem - Con Son, Kiep Bac Relics and Landscape Complex has recently been inscribed by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site.
“Xam on the bus”: where tradition meets the pulse of modern life
Xam singing, a distinctive form of Vietnamese folk music originating in the Red River Delta, is traditionally performed in public spaces. Today, it has found a new and innovative stage: the double-decker bus. To bring this art form closer to the public, especially younger people, a tour called “Xam on the bus” has been launched, which lets passengers explore Hanoi by night while listening to…
Creating momentum for development of cultural tourism in Khanh Hoa
Khanh Hoa and Ninh Thuan, historically known as Kauthara and Panduranga, are the regions steeped in rich history and culture. As Vietnam is striding into a new era of national development, culture is considered as a key driver for the comprehensive and sustainable growth of Khanh Hoa.
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