After a period of restoration, Thai Hoa and Kien Trung Palaces, two important palaces of the former Nguyen Dynasty, are set to open to visitors during the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday, known locally as Tet.
A series of cultural activities are being held at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism at Dong Mo, Ha Noi throughout January to celebrate the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet, the nation’s biggest festival.
Co Tu artisans in Tay Giang district (Quang Nam province) have made a lot of wicker products by using rattan and bamboo, which help them earn more income.
Some villages have experienced significant changes as a result of the urbanization process. A few years ago, many villages still had typical sceneries of a traditional Vietnamese village, including green paddy fields, green bamboo fences running along village roads and aged wells next to ancient houses. Yet, these lovely scenes are slowly disappearing these days. The Phong Le Ancient Village located in Hoa Tho Dong Ward, Cam Le District, Da Nang is likely to face similar challenges in the future. Therefore, the village should take seriously warning signs that its traditional cultural heritage is under threat.
The Ha Noi Tourism Department plans to build two tourist routes "Explore the Heritage Road in the South of Thang Long" to promote heritage and handicraft villages in this area of the capital city.
Ho Chi Minh City issued a Decision approving the Project on cultural industry development in the city by 2030.
The exhibition, which focuses on the iconic Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple, will run until January 10 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Ngoc Son Temple's recognition as a special national monument.
Southern Women's Museum in HCMC plans to offer an evening tour with art programs featuring southern culture to attract visitors.
On the morning of December 26, the Provincial Folk Arts Association organized a scientific seminar themed "Folk culture of Thua Thien Hue - Values, challenges and orientations for preservation and promotion".
Located at Thach Nham Village, Hoa Nhon Commune, Hoa Vang Suburban District, Da Nang, Thach Nham Communal house was recognized as a city-level historical and cultural relic on Jan 8, 2007.