Preserving traditional bamboo handicrafts in Yen Bai

Modernisation and industrialisation are breathing new life into ethnic minorities in remote Mu Cang Chai District in the northern mountain province of Yen Bai. However, it is also threatening many traditional cultural and economic activities, particularly the local handicraft of bamboo and rattan weaving of the Mong.

HCM City painters showcase colours of peace in virtual exhibition

The HCM City Fine Arts Association is hosting its first virtual exhibition themed Sac Mau Binh Yen (Colours of Peace) featuring works by 63 artists from the association.

Exhibition introducing Dong Son bronze culture in Switzerland

A collection of bronze items belonging to Dong Son culture (c. 5th-1st century BC) - a Bronze Age culture in ancient Vietnam in the north and north central regions - is being on display at an exhibition that officially opened at Barbier-Mueller museum in Switzerland on September 28.

Temple of Literature project aims to connect young people with Vietnamese heritage

Non-profit organisation Gavisto Diplomat has teamed up with the Centre for Cultural and Scientific Activities to help more young people find a connection with the Quoc Tu Giam, the Temple of Literature.

Vietnam Days in Switzerland 2021 to be held online for the first time

Vietnam Days in Switzerland 2021, an event to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Switzerland and Vietnam diplomatic relations (October 11, 1971 - 2021) is scheduled to be held online for the first time from 3pm to 6pm (Vietnam time) on October 9, 2021, broadcasting live on social media networks.

Online discussion seeks to bring into play Quoc Tu Giam’s cultural values

An online discussion was held on September 26 to look into way to capitalise on values of the cultural space of Quoc Tu Giam in the Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature - Imperial Academy) complex in Hanoi.

Sa Pa will hold the Snow Festival 2021

(TITC) - Snow Festival is a unique event in Vietnam that only Sa Pa has. This is an annual festival, which has been organized by Lao Cai Provincial Tourism Information and Promotion Center since 2015 at Sa Pa Town, Lao Cai Province (North-west Vietnam).

Significant role of Vietnamese ao dai honoured in online exhibition

Initiated by Thua Thien Hue Province’s culture authority, the event is to promote the role of the traditional dress in Vietnamese culture and history, solidifying the “national copyright” of the dress.

Ho Chi Minh City Fine Art Association hosts first ever online exhibition

The Ho Chi Minh City Fine Art Association launched an online exhibition themed ‘Sac Mau Binh Yen’ (Peaceful Colours) on September 20.

Quang Binh Province opening online photo contest on Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park

(TITC) - The online photo contest Phong Nha - Ke Bang is organized in order to promote outstanding values and images of Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park, attracting tourists, raising awareness of people and enhancing protection, preservation and promotion of heritage values…