Ethnic minority cultures attract tourists to Lai Chau

The culture of ethnic communities is what attracts domestic and foreign tourists to Lai Chau province. Preserving it is a big part of the province’s tourism development strategy.

Ancient lithophones return to Khanh Hoa

A ceremony to handover two sets of Khanh Son ancient lithophone was held in the south - central province of Khanh Hoa on March 27 by the Vietnam National Sub-Institute of Culture and Arts Studies in Ho Chi Minh City and Khanh Hoa Department of Culture and Sports.

Protecting and promoting values of national treasures in Hanoi

Hanoi, home to 28 groups of national treasures with 297 items that are closely attached with the Thang Long-Hanoi culture and history, is working hard to protect and promote the values of the treasures and bring them closer to the community.

Viet Nam is a role model in heritage conservation and promotion: UNESCO official

Viet Nam is a role model in heritage conservation and promotion, emphasized Director of the UNESCO World Heritage Centre Lazare Eloundou Assomo during his meeting with Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son in Ha Noi on March 27.

Art exhibition honours pure beauty of lotus in Hanoi

A lotus art exhibition entitled “Vietnamese lotus 2023 – Pure beauty”, was launched at Quan Su Pagoda in Hanoi on March 25, showcasing 75 lotus paintings by artist Kim Duc.

Binh Thanh District (HCM City) offers new tour promoting historical relic sites

The People’s Committee of Binh Thanh District has cooperated with the HCMC Department of Tourism and Chim Canh Cut (penguin) Travel Service Joint Stock Company to offer a new tour promoting the district’s tourist attractions.

Sa Huynh Culture recognized as Special National Monument Ranking Certificate

The People’s Committee of Quang Ngai Province on March 24 held a ceremony to announce and receive Special National Monument Ranking Certificate for Sa Huynh Culture.

Hanoi to launch tour to introduce ancient architecture of Ly Dynasty

Hanoi will soon launch a tour about cultural values and relics related to Empress-regent Y Lan and some neighboring destinations, such as Bat Trang Pottery Village and Phu Dong Temple in the coming time.

Visiting mountain markets, one way to explore life in Binh Lieu

Less crowded than markets in the lowlands, the market in the border district of Binh Lieu in Quang Ninh province is no less bustling and colorful. It has long been a meeting place for the local ethnic minorities.

Dr. Yersin's house in Khanh Hoa becomes national relic site

The house and office of Alexandre Yersin, a Swiss-French physician and bacteriologist, in Khanh Hoa province have been included on the list of National Historical Relic Site. His house is located in Hon Ba Mountain, which is about 60km from Nha Trang city.