15 years ago, Bac Ninh province’s Quan ho folk songs earned a place on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Since then, Bac Ninh has been working hard to keep this tradition thriving. One standout initiative is teaching these folk songs in schools, making sure the next generation continues to cherish and preserve this cultural gem.
Ha Noi's relics, by increasing the use of digital technology, are bringing new experiences along with cultural learning to visitors.
Thanh Ha commune in Thanh Liem district, Ha Nam province, is famous for its lace embroidery. The craft has been practiced there for more than 130 years.
As part of Ha Noi’s drive for global integration, the Van Phuc silk village has been nominated by the World Crafts Council for inclusion in the World Creative Cities Network for crafts.
Thanh Ha pottery village, a renowned cultural site with over 500 years of heritage, is located along the Thu Bon River in Thanh Ha Ward, approximately two kilometers west of Hoi An’s center. The village has sustained its pottery craft since the 16th century, producing items integral to daily life, including bowls, plates, jars, vases, and furnishing items.
Hung Yen has many traditional craft villages, whose products typify the beauty of the age-old countryside. Many craft villages have been preserved, inherited and developed.
Tan Ky, an over 283-year-old ancient house, in Hoi An (Quang Nam) is preserving a large number of priceless antiques in the Vietnamese-Chinese-Japanese architectural style.
In the remote northern village of Lung Ri, nestled in the mountainous region of Tu Do Commune, Quang Hoa District, Cao Bang Province, the Nung ethnic people have long been known for their skill in crafting yin-yang tiles, also called trough tiles. This ancient craft has weathered many changes, and today, only a few households continue to uphold this tradition.
Vietnamese traditional painting in the lacquer technique dates back to the 1930s. This art form is currently losing its popularity, but Japanese artist Ando Saeko (b. 1968) has brought it back to life.
Lang Son, located at the Northern gateway of the country, is a typical locality in the Northeast cultural region of Vietnam. Through historical ups and downs, Lang Son now possesses a diverse and rich cultural treasure, containing many unique features. In recent years, Lang Son province has implemented many important solutions in preserving and promoting cultural values, developing culture in parallel with socio-economic development.