Exhibition calls attention to preserving Vietnam’s traditional villages

Photos of the architecture of traditional Vietnamese villages are being displayed at an exhibition in Hanoi hosted by the Monument Conservation Institute. The exhibition, entitled “Architecture of Vietnamese Traditional Villages”, introduces six old villages in northern and central regions.

“Long story” from Ao Dai

In late June, a special show of more than 1,000 Ao Dai (Vietnamese traditional long dresses) patterns, entitled “Ao Dai – Vietnam’s cultural heritage”, was held at the Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature) in Hanoi.

Ren conical hat-making village in Phu Tho Province

Nestled on the peaceful Lo River, Ren Village in Gia Thanh Commune, Phu Ninh District, Phu Tho Province, is famous for the traditional craft of conical hat making.

Consolidating solidarity through the circle of Xoe dance

Xoe dance is not only the pride of the Thai ethnic people but it is also a unique cultural feature in the repertoires of folk dances of ethnic minority groups in the northern province of Dien Bien and the northwest region in general.

Ta Phin monastery another magical beauty of Sa Pa

Travelling to Sa Pa Town in Lao Cai Province is always a journey of interesting experiences and Ta Phin monastery is becoming a popular spot near the town.

A man’s devoted heart to “Then” melodies

Van Tien Khoi in Khuoi Tac Village, Bang Long Commune, Cho Don District, in the northern mountainous province of Bac Can, is famous for his special love to “Then” singing (the traditional art form of the Tay, Nung and Thai groups).

UNESCO experts laud status of Cao Bang global geopark

A delegation of UNESCO experts held a working session with northern Cao Bang province’s authorities on July 6 to review a survey result on the status of Non Nuoc Cao Bang UNESCO Global Geopark since its operation two years ago.

Kite artisans show talents at festival in Nam Dinh

The first national kite festival was held in the northern province of Nam Dinh on July 5, attracting the participation of nearly 60 kite clubs from 40 cities and provinces nationwide.

Awakening tourism in heritage village and traditional crafts

Traditional villages possess many cultural values and great potential for tourism development; however, their ways of thinking and creative methods need to be innovated to awaken this potential.

Ha Noi: History comes to life on heritage tours

Heritage education has been effectively used to boost tourism development in Ha Noi, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic caused vast damage to the local and national tourism sector.