Soong Co yellow season festival opens in Tien Yen district (Quang Ninh province)
"Soong Co yellow season" festival was officially launched in the morning of Oct 28 at Dai Duc commune in Tien Yen mountainous district, aiming to make a significant contribution to preserving and promoting the cultural beauty and long - lasting value of San Chi minority ethinic people.   
Photo exhibition on Vietnamese heritage through films
Under the framework of the 7th Ha Noi International Film Festival (HANIFF), a photo exhibition titled "Vietnam's UNESCO-recognised heritage - Experiencing through cinema footage" will take place in Ha Noi from…
Young people passionate about promoting Vietnamese culture to the world
In the era of international integration, the Vietnamese young generation is increasingly aware of the importance of preserving, promoting and honoring national cultural values. They are pioneers and "cultural ambassadors",…
The longhouse - A cultural beauty of the highlands
When visiting A Nam village in Hong Van commune, A Luoi district, Thua Thien Hue province, tourists will have the chance to admire the only longhouse built with the traditional style of the Pa Co people. In 2014, the longhouse was constructed thanks to the advocacy of weaving artisan Quynh Quyen, a villager of A Nam, and it has since become a symbol of solidarity…
National treasures from Dong Duong Buddhist Monastery in Quang Nam
The Dong Duong Buddhist Monastery (Thang Binh, Quang Nam province) was once the largest Buddhist monastery in the ancient Champa Kingdom and Southeast Asia. Three of the precious artefacts discovered at Dong Duong are now Vietnam's national treasures.
Phu Gia conical hat craft village honored as National Intangible Cultural Heritage
The conical hat of Phu Gia village in Phu Cat district, Binh Dinh province, has been called a "masterpiece". This unique handicraft product bears the cultural and historical identity of King Quang Trung’s reign. The time-honored craft was recently recognized as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism.
Heritage education program launched in Thua Thien Hue
“Coloring heritage” and “Hue Art Memory Game” featuring traditional Vietnamese motifs from the Nguyen Dynasty are part of the “Heritage education” program for 2024, jointly organized by Hue Monuments Conservation Center and GEKE (German society for the Preservation of cultural heritage). The program is held at Phung Tien Temple in Hue Imperial Citadel and is entirely free for children.
Quang Ninh preserves unique cultural values
Quang Ninh has not only been famous as the largest coal industrial region in Vietnam but also its precious natural and cultural heritages, both given by nature and created by humans. Its culture has interference, convergence, and unity in the diversity of Red River civilisation including marine culture, mine worker culture, the unique culture of ethnic minorities and the Buddhist culture of Truc Lam Yen…
Plan to boost tourism in Ha Noi's Bat Trang Village awaits approval
With a vision for socio-economic advancement and a modernized Ha Noi, Gia Lam District has embarked on ambitious plans to develop the Red River urban area, fostering growth while preserving the craft heritage of Bat Trang Pottery Village.
Fire-jumping ritual in Ha Giang
The Pa Then minority ethnic group, residing in the northern mountainous regions of Ha Giang Province (Bac Quang and Quang Binh districts) and Tuyen Quang Province (Chiem Hoa, Yen Son, and Lam Binh districts), is renowned for its vibrant fire-jumping ritual.
Special preservation of national treasures in Thua Thien Hue
Hue Monuments Conservation Center (HMCC) is managing eight items/sets of items that have been recognized as national treasures by the Prime Minister. The presence of these treasures not only enhances the appeal of the destination but also offers a chance for these valuable artifacts to "come alive" in contemporary life.
Preserving and maintaining the traditional cultural festival of Hung Lo Temple (Phu Tho)
Nestled along the picturesque Lo River, the ancient village of Hung Lo (Viet Tri City) preserves many traditional cultural elements linked to the worship of the Hung Kings and the customs of ancient Vietnamese inhabitants. Among these, the traditional festival at Hung Lo Temple is a notable heritage, holding significant importance and a strong influence in the local community’s cultural life.  
Cham Legacy in Nha Trang City (Khanh Hoa)
Ponagar Tower, located in the coastal city of Nha Trang, dates back to the eighth to 13th centuries and stands proudly on Cu Lao Hill. It is dedicated to Goddess Ponagar, revered as the “Mother of the Cham people.”
The unique stone fences of the H’Mong in Dien Bien
The H’Mong ethnic group, residing in the northern mountainous province of Dien Bien, comprises over 30 percent of the province’s population and typically lives in high mountain villages. Throughout their long history of settlement and development, the H’Mong have preserved many unique cultural traits. Their villages, particularly in Tua Chua and Muong Cha, are easily identifiable by the distinctive stone fences that encircle their homes…
Preserving the vitality of conical hats in Da Nang
With her talent for painting and her special love for conical hats, Nguyen Thi Men, 40, residing in Hoa Tho Tay Ward, Cam Le District, Da Nang, has earned extra income by painting on conical hats. Her job significantly contributes to preserving the vitality of conical hat - one of the typical cultural features of the Vietnamese people.
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