“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 traditional music.
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…
Thak Con Festival recognised as national intangible cultural heritage
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has officially included the Thak Con Festival-also known as the Coconut Offering Festival of the Khmer ethnic community in An Hiep Commune, Chau…
Distinctive Cham towers in Quang Nam
Situated in Dien An Ward, Dien Ban Town, Quang Nam Province, Bang An is regarded as the only relatively intact octagonal Cham tower in Vietnam today.
Stone fences in Northernmost of Fatherland
From Dong Van to Meo Vac in Ha Giang province, stone fences line every village, encircling cornfields, dividing land, blocking wind, and enclosing animal pens. Highlanders call them “walls that hold the land,” where each stone withstands nature’s harshness and preserves the cultural legacy of their ancestors.
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…
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 Hue Ancient Capital to international friends.
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 existing relic sites, no matter how much effort state agencies make, it would be difficult to provide complete coverage of all preservation and conservation work.
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.
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