Ancient pagoda in Nam Dinh recognised as national cultural heritage

Over-400-year-old Keo Hanh Thien Pagoda in the northern province of Nam Dinh has been recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage.

Tay Yen Tu Culture – Tourism Week 2020 scheduled on lunar January 5 – 19

The People’s Committee in Bac Giang province has issued the Plan to organize Tay Yen Tu Culture – Tourism Week 2020 (Culture – Tourism Week) themed “Bac Giang – the sacred land Tay Yen Tu” as a provincial level.

Hà Nội celebrates 65 years of liberation

This week marks the 65th anniversary of Hà Nội's liberation from the French on October 10, 1954. The spirit of a glorious and heroic time and pride at the current prosperous development are overwhelming the capital, so Việt Nam News offers readers an overview of its achievements and the love Hanoians have for their city.

Dragon dance festival held to celebrate Liberation Day

Thousands of people flocked to Lý Thái Tổ Garden by Hoàn Kiếm Lake yesterday to enjoy a colourful dragon dance.

First folk festival to highlight Hanoi’s traditional culture, heritages

The first-ever folk festival honouring Hanoi’s traditional and contemporary culture as well as cultural heritages will be held at the Ly Thai To Statue Square beside Hoan Kiem Lake in the heart of the capital city on November 15-17, according to the municipal Department of Culture and Sports.

Famous communal houses in Hoi An

Visitors have chances to contemplate hundred-year communual houses when coming to Hoi An city, Quang Nam province.

Seminar discusses world heritage conservation in Vietnam

Experts gathered at seminar in the northern province of Ninh Binh on October 2 to share experiences on the management, conservation and promotion of world heritage sites in Vietnam.

Cao lau: culinary emblem of Hoi An

Considered by many to be Vietnam's culinary capital, Hoi An offers a diverse menu of dishes to satisfy any craving.

Exhibition features artworks reminding Hanoi's past

The exhibition showcases drawings, sketches and watercolor paintings created by fifteen students from Indochina College of Fine Arts (now Vietnam University of Fine Arts) and their teacher - Ferdinand de Fénis.

H’re people’s brocade weaving recognised as national intangible cultural heritage

The traditional brocade weaving of the H're ethnic minority people in Ba Thanh commune, the central province of Quang Ngai, has been recognised as national intangible cultural heritage.