Programme highlights northwestern region’s cultural quintessence

A programme, including a series of activities and events designed to introduce and recreate the cultural life, costumes, and cuisine of the indigenous ethnic community in Sa Pa, willl take place from November 19-21.

“Sapa Love Market” festival to revive north-western tourism

Visiting Sapa Town in Lao Cai province on the occasion, travelers will have chance to admire the beautiful landscape, experience vivid cultural activities and enjoy delicious ethnic specialties.

Tuong artists to perform at China-ASEAN Theatre Festival and Forum

Artists from the Vietnam Tuong Theatre will perform at the China-ASEAN Theatre Festival and Forum, which opens in Nanning in China’s Guangxi province on November 27.

Talk sheds light on folklore in cultural industries

A talk on “Living with Folklore” took place via video teleconference on November 10, bringing together hundreds of foreign and domestic delegates, including many cultural experts.

Preserving and restoring five relics in the Complex of Hue Monuments

Recently at the 2nd thematic meeting session of the 8th Provincial People's Council, 5 projects to preserve, restore, and promote the value of the local historical relics have been approved.

Developing Hue into the Capital of Ao Dai

The idea of developing Hue into the capital of ao dai, according to Dr. Phan Thanh Hai, is by nature the renaissance of the traditional heritage in order to integrate this heritage into modern life, gradually build up the images and brand name of ao dai Hue; and enables ao dai to become a unique product of cultural tourism. It also makes Hue city become the capital of ao dai Viet Nam.

Efforts made to connect youth with heritage

Vietnam has a number of industrial heritages, including physical remains of manufacturing and mining sites and old factories such as Tran Hung Dao Mechanical Factory, Gia Lam Train Factory, Hanoi Brewery, Dong Xuan Knitting Company, and Ba Son Shipyard Factory. The industrial heritage is not only home to historical artifacts but also holds value regarding architecture, history, culture, and memory.

Famed Oc Eo culture set for preservation

One of the most prestigious archaeological sites in the country is set to undergo a lengthy period of restoration and preservation covering hundreds of hectares across the Mekong Delta.

Traditional arts in the hearts of young people

Like an “underground spring” flowing silently in the hustle of modern life, the traditional arts have been being preserved and passed down from generation to generation by young people who love the cultural values of their forefathers.

Thousand-year-old yoni found in Quang Ngai province

A yoni dated back thousands of years old has been found by local residents during the restoration of Dien Trang communal house in the central province of Quang Ngai.