Phu Yen: Preserving the performing arts of double drums, three “Congs” and five “Chiengs”

For generations, double drums, three “Congs” and five “Chiengs” have been considered the soul in the cultural and spiritual life of ethnic minorities in the province in general and Dong Xuan district, Phu Yen Province in particular. In addition to storing musical instruments to contribute to preserve and promote this value, the artisans also constantly strive to teach the younger generation how to beat drums and gongs with correct rhythm, and preserve the traditional music.

Ha Nam traditional craft villages catch up with trends

Ha Nam province is famous for many traditional crafts with widely known products and a line-up of skilled artisans. A craft village economy plays an important role in the rural economic structure in Ha Nam, especially in generating jobs, increasing incomes for workers, and enhancing the rural modernization process. Local traditional craft villages are now trying to catch up with new trends to develop sustainably.

Restoration of Cham towers in My Son: expanding tourism space of heritage site

(TITC) - After 6 years of implementation (2017-2022), the project to preserve and restore 3 groups of towers A, H, and K at My Son Sanctuary has completed, opening up new opportunities in the way of revitalising the architectural works here.

Fashion helps honour cultural heritage

Vietnam International Fashion Week-VIFW 2022 recently wrapped up in Hanoi, ending a successful year with many exciting events hosted by the fashion industry after the COVID-19 pandemic. Joining the global trend, Vietnamese fashion designers paid greater attention to highlighting culture and using environmentally friendly materials for their products.

Hoi An launches unique cultural activities to welcome in the New Year

Hoi An Ancient Town in the central province of Quang Nam has kicked off a number of unique art and cultural activities aimed at welcoming in 2023, including a programme entitled "Artistic and creative path".

Exhibition spotlights the image of the cat - mascot of the upcoming Lunar New Year in Hanoi

An exhibition featuring paintings and installations on the image of the cat, the mascot of the upcoming Lunar New Year, officially opened at the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum in Hanoi on December 28.

Vietnamese and Korean artists showcase paintings at Hanoi Museum

An exhibition featuring 300 paintings produced by artists from Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) opened on December 27 at the Hanoi Museum, marking 30 years since the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries.

Seeking the way to promote the value of Champa cultural heritage in Hue

In Hue culture, the Champa cultural heritage is considered a deep sedimentary layer, a component of major significance that contributes to the identity of Hue culture.

National Geographic Traveler honours Vietnam’s nipa palm forest photo

A photo illustrating a green nipa palm forest in the south-central coastal province of Quang Ngai has been selected among the top 16 best images of 2022, as compiled by National Geographic Traveler of the UK.

Young artist committed to keeping Dong Ho folk painting alive

After graduating from a prestigious university, 26-year-old Nguyen Dang Hieu quit his job in Hanoi and returned to his hometown in Dong Ho village in Hanoi's neighboring province of Bac Ninh to make Dong Ho folk paintings. He wanted to carry on the trade that has been a tradition in his family for three generations.