Preserving Sai Nga conical hat-making craft

In the past few years, delegations visiting the Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago have often encountered images of women on the islands of Truong Sa, Song Tu Tay and Sinh Ton, with their charming conical hats, waving from the jetty. It was surprising to discover that these are Sai Nga conical hats which were sent as a gift from Cam Khe District (Phu Tho).

Vietnamese painter’s artwork displayed in France

Nearly 140 original works by prominent Vietnamese painter Mai Trung Thu are on display at an exhibition at the Ursulines Museum in Macon, France, from now until October.

Hà Nội to restore lake in Temple of Literature complex

The management centre of the Temple of Literature complex in Hà Nội has announced a plan to restore the cultural values of a lake known as Hồ Văn (Literature Lake) within the site.

Government to upgrade cultural and sports facilities network nation wide

The Prime Minister has approved a plan to create a new network of cultural and sports facilities over the next ten years.

Hà Nội's traditional craft villages adapt to survive pandemic

Traditional craft villages in Hà Nội have been pulling out all the stops to survive and indeed thrive amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Social customs and beliefs of Khau Vai Market recognised as national heritage

The social customs and beliefs of the Phong Luu Khau Vai Market in Khau Vai commune, Meo Vac district, Ha Giang province have been recognised as a national intangible cultural heritage by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Bringing “fine arts treasures” closer to the public

The Vietnam Fine Arts Museum has been looking back on its journey of collecting, preserving and displaying the country's fine arts works on the 55th anniversary of its establishment. Director of Vietnam Fine Arts Museum - Dr. Nguyen Anh Minh shared with Thoi Nay (Present Day) Newspaper about the museum's directions in the new era.

Huế to rebuild royal garden alongside Perfume River

Dã Viên Cay, the most important feng shui element of the ancient Huế Citadel, is set to be reconstructed by the local government to restore it to its former glory as an imperial garden.

Special online concert to support COVID-19 Vaccine Fund

An online international symphony concert connecting Vietnam with the world will be organised to support the COVID-19 Vaccine Fund, while the largest-ever vaccination campaign is running.

UNESCO to commemorate poet Nguyen Dinh Chieu’s 200th birth anniversary

A proposal for the celebration of Vietnamese poet Nguyen Dinh Chieu’s 200th birth anniversary is expected to be adopted at a session of the UNESCO General Assembly that will be held in November, said Prof. Dr. Nguyen Chi Ben.