Ha Noi: Floating opera house in Tay Ho proposed

The People's Committee of Tay Ho is collecting opinions on a proposed project that would see an opera house to rival the one in Sydney built on Dam Tri Lake in Quang An Ward, Ha Noi, as part of wider development plans for the area.

Ancient pagoda recognised as national tourist attraction

Tay Phuong Pagoda, a national special relic site in Thach That District, has been recognised as a national tourist attraction.

Launch of Hoi An craftsmanship programme

The opening ceremony of the Hoi An craftsmanship programme took place on July 15 in Hoi An city (Quang Nam province). The programme is of the Visit Vietnam Year - Quang Nam 2022.

Dong Son bronze drum featured at World of Sky Discs Exhibition in Germany

Dong Son bronze drum, the earliest form of bronze drum found in Vietnam, has been introduced at the World of Sky Discs Exhibition held in Pfannerhall Braunsbedra in the German state of Sachsen Anhalt by two archaeologists Dr. Dominique Görlitz and Dr. Kai Helge Wirth.

Nang Hai - Unique festival of Tay ethnic group

Through ups and downs in the history, Nang Hai Festival of the Tay ethnic group in Tien Thanh commune, Quang Hoa district, Cao Bang province has been carefully preserved and promoted.

Special art program marks invalids, martyrs’ day, Quang Tri's liberation

A special art program themed “Aspiration for peace" celebrating the 75th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs' Day (July 27) and the 50th anniversary of the 81-day-and-night combat to protect Quang Tri ancient citadel (1972-2022) will be organized at the Giai Phong (Liberation) square in Quang Tri town of the central province of the same name on July 24.

Thay Thim palace: A long path to reach national intangible cultural heritage title

The Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism signed Decision No. 62/QD-BVHTTDL dated January 12, 2022, on “Including the List of National Intangible Cultural Heritage of Traditional Festivals and Celebrations of Thay Thim Palace” Tan Tien Commune, La Gi Town. This is considered as recognition and appreciation of the sense of folk beliefs in the community and the process of operation, promoting the value of conservation and traditional continuity of Thay Thim palace.

Ninh Binh Province to bring Vietnamese antique costumes closer to the public

(TITC) - With the speedy flow of recent fashion trends, the vietnamese antique costumes seemed to be oblivion. To preserve and spread the traditional beauties with strong national identity, a number of units, organisations and individuals in Ninh Binh Province organised a series of Photo tours to bring Vietnamese antique costumes closer to the public.

H’mong women preserve weaving techniques

Making brocade products helps H’mong women not only preserve and bring into play the beauty of traditional culture, but also eradicate poverty.

UNESCO representative highlights Vietnam’s leading role in protecting heritage

UNESCO representative in Vietnam Christian Manhart has highlighted Vietnam’s leading role in protecting intangible cultural heritage during an interview to Vietnam News Agency on the occasion of the country’s election as a member of the Intergovernmental Committee of the Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage for the 2022 – 2026 term.