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…
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 – Sounds from Ceramics” is a creative music and art project that draws its inspiration from ceramics.
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.
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.
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.
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 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…
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.
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 Thanh District, Soc Trang Province-on Viet Nam’s list of national intangible cultural heritage.
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.
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.