The majestic Thai Hoa Palace in Hue
The Thai Hoa Palace (in Phu Xuan district, Hue city) was commissioned by King Gia Long in 1805 in the Dai Cung Mon area. In 1833, King Minh Mang had the structure rebuilt in its current location.
Ca Tru’s revival: the next generation carries the torch
Ca tru (ceremonial singing), recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage, continues to be a cherished and integral part of Vietnamese culture. Bridging past and present, this art form…
Ha Noi’s handicraft villages to become members of the Global Network of Creative Craft Cities
A ceremony will take place at Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Ha Noi on February 14 to recognise Bat Trang Pottery Village (in Gia Lam District) and Van Phuc Silk…
Preserving and promoting Hoi An’s heritage
Hoi An ancient town, Quang Nam Province, is a living museum preserving ancient architectural values and a vibrant cultural space. Through many ups and downs of history, the typical ancient architectural complex of Hoi An has turned a new page.  
Vietnam’s cultural soft power in the era of national rise
In today’s deeply integrated world, cultural soft power is becoming increasingly important, influencing each nation's political and economic factors. Countries emphasise strengthening, harnessing and promoting cultural soft power to expand their global influence.
Quynh Son (Lang Son), the village with all its stilt houses facing south
Quynh Son, a community tourism village in Bac Son district, 80 kilometers southwest of the center of Lang Son province, draws visitors with its beautiful scenery and unique Tay ethnic culture. The hundreds of stilt houses in Quynh Son have a uniform architecture and face the same direction.
Bac Ninh: Dong Ho folk paintings thrive through dedication and creativity
Dong Ho village in Bac Ninh province is famous for its traditional folk paintings. Once at risk of fading away, the craft has been preserved and revived thanks to dedicated artisans and local authorities.
Red River Delta’s Tet tradition revived
A special program to celebrate Tet, the Lunar New Year, was held on January 19 by the Management Board of Hoan Kiem Lake and the Ha Noi Old Quarter. Activities showcased northern Vietnam's Tet traditions.
San Chay ethnic people in Thai Nguyen keep the flame of Tac Xing folk dance alive
Every year, when the spring comes, the San Chay ethnic community in Phu Luong District, Thai Nguyen Province, joyfully celebrates their traditional new crop festival with the lively sounds and rhythms of the Tac Xing folk dance. This dance carries profound meaning and is considered to be a bridge connecting heaven and earth, the past and present, and generations before and now.  
Bilingual book on the clothing of Vietnamese ethnic women launched
The book vividly showcases 55 unique outfits, featuring nearly 1,000 details from the author’s encounters with people from 35 ethnic groups, revealing stories about culture, history, and traditions.
$7.6 million restoration of ancient temples to boost cultural tourism in Ha Noi
As part of its commitment to cultural preservation, Ha Noi has launched a $7.6 million project to restore the historic Tram Gian Pagoda and Tram Pagoda.
The art of making banh chung and banh giay in the land of the Hung Kings
The craft of making banh chung and banh giay in Viet Tri city and the districts of Cam Khe and Tam Nong (Phu Tho province) has been recognized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage, according to Decision No. 1180/QĐ-BVHTTDL dated May 8, 2023. Over time, the localities have chosen their own ways to preserve this unique heritage,…
Hoi An ancient town safeguards its past to shape a vibrant future
Hoi An ancient town, renowned for its tranquil beauty, is the gem of the central coast province of Quang Nam. Hoi An was recognized as a UNESCO world cultural heritage site in 1999. In the 25 years since then, the government and residents of Hoi An have preserved their living museum of architecture and lifestyle and sustainably developed that heritage.
Bac Giang: Cheo art and An Chau boat racing festival recognised national intangible cultural heritages
The Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism has issued decisions on the inclusion of Cheo folk art performance of Bac Giang province and An Chau traditional boat racing festival (Son Dong district) in the list of national intangible cultural heritages.
Bac Giang: Sau village’s traditional wooden houses preserved
Located on a low hill by the Thuong River, over 10 kilometers from the center of Bac Giang city, Sau village in Lien Chung commune, Tan Yen district retains its ancient charm.