Deputy PM approves restoration of special national relic site in Da Nang

On July 11, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha signed Decision No. 882/QD-TTg approving a project on preserving and restoring the Marble Mountains.

Hanoi: Exhibition of artworks inspired by Hang Trong paintings kicks off

The exhibition "Dialogue with Hang Trong Folk Painting" opened this week at the Temple of Literature in Hanoi, featuring 29 Hang Trong paintings by artisan Le Dinh Nghien and 38 artworks on silk, lacquer, poonah paper, and oil paint by young artists inspired by this school of folk painting.

Da Nang boasts great potential for cultural tourism development

During the summer season, domestic and foreign tourists flock to Da Nang to have fun at the beach, relax, or participate in exciting entertainment activities and sports competitions, and so on. However, the city’s tourism industry is almost frozen in the remaining seasons of the year. Therefore, is it necessary for the city to diversify its tourism forms with a focus on promoting the development of cultural tourism as this form of tourism determines tourism activities where the primary motivation of tourists is learning, discovering, experiencing, and consuming tangible and intangible cultural products, services, and attractions of tourism destinations. Cultural tourism allows the tourist to participate in local cultural activities, like festivals and rituals despite challenging weather conditions.

Ho Guom Opera: Architectural and cultural highlight of Hanoi

Ho Guom Opera comes into view with the highlight of ancient European architecture exuding luxury and splendor from 52 monolithic stone columns imported directly from Spain. The ceiling lighting scheme of the theater's main hall is inspired by the starry night sky with magnificent lights, making the theater shimmer at night.

UNESCO, Hanoi step up cultural heritage conservation efforts

Vu Thu Ha, vice chairwoman of the Hanoi People’s Committee, hosted a reception on July 7 for Firmin Edouard Matoko, assistant director-general of UNESCO, who affirmed the organisation’s readiness to accompany the nation in general and Hanoi in particular in preserving and promoting its cultural heritage values.

The two “giants” at Bao La village (Thua Thien Hue)

Visiting Bao La Bamboo and Rattan Cooperative (Quang Phu commune, Quang Dien district, Thua Thien Hue province), I met artisans who are hard at work keeping their professions and looking for new directions through their product design improvement. Many of their fine and quality handicraft products have been present in the world market.

Special features of Soc Trang’s Khmer culture

Khmer is one of 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam. The Khmer live in the southern region, mainly in Soc Trang province. They have developed a rich cultural tradition including clothing, art, architecture, music, dance, festivals, and religion.

Digitizing cultural heritages in Khanh Hoa

The digitization of monuments and cultural heritages in recent years has increased the effectiveness of media activities and introduction of historical and cultural places and monuments. Recently, Khanh Hoa Provincial People's Committee has issued a plan to implement digitization program of cultural heritages in the province.

Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago set to nominate as world heritage site

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha asked relevant agencies to urgently complete the nomination dossier of Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago to be recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site.

Thua Thien Hue: Royal court performances through fine art

On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of Hue Monuments Complex and 20 years of Hue royal court music being honored by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage, Hue Monuments Conservation Center in collaboration with the University of Fine Arts - Hue University organizes the exhibition "Hue royal performance through fine art" (taking place from June 16 to 26) to honor the beauty of intangible heritage.