Over 1,000 artists attend Vietnam International Choir Competition

More than 1,000 artists from 10 countries and territories across the world have participated in the 5th Vietnam International Choir Competition, which opened on June 7 in Hoi An city in the central province of Quang Nam.

My Son heritage restoration completed

The restoration of a recently-discovered ancient road in the central area of My Son World Cultural Heritage Complex, Quang Nam province, has been completed.

Learning through heritage

Van Mieu (Temple of Literature) attracts a large number of student visitors every year, mainly for spiritual purposes. How do the young people who come to the Van Mieu in hopes of understanding and respecting the true value of the heritage make the most of their experience? A programme on studying though heritage has been initiated in some primary schools in Hanoi and the results look good.

Hải Vân Gate recognised as Historical Relic and Architecture

The certificate was handed over to representatives of the two localities in a ceremony at the gate yesterday.

Hue kicks off golden tourism week at Hue Heritage Site

Hue Monuments Conservation Centre has just kicked off a promotion programme, "Golden Tourism Week at Hue Heritage Site", phase 1 (April 22-28) at various relics under the Hue Heritage Site system.

Khau Vai love market – unique identity of Ha Giang province

The Khau Vai Love Market festival has taken place in Khau Vai commune of Meo Vac district, giving visitors an insight into the unique market in the northernmost province of Ha Giang.

Cover up: Hanoi

Visitors to Ngoc Son Temple can now borrow a coat if they don't come prepared.

Fest near capital to celebrate Ethnic Culture Day

Various cultural activities will be organised between April 19 and 23 on the western outskirts of Hà Nội to celebrate Việt Nam Ethnic Groups’ Culture Day.

Keo pagoda in Nam Dinh recognised as national relic site

Xuan Truong district People’s Committee in Nam Dinh province has held a ceremony to receive the Prime Minister’s certificate of merit recognising Keo pagoda in Hanh Thien village, Xuan Hong commune as a special national relic site.

Mixed feelings on turtle statute by Sword Lake

A proposal to build a statue of a turtle beside Sword Lake, located in the heart of the capital city, was submitted to the Hà Nội People’s Committee earlier this week.