Hanoi to launch tour to introduce ancient architecture of Ly Dynasty
Hanoi will soon launch a tour about cultural values and relics related to Empress-regent Y Lan and some neighboring destinations, such as Bat Trang Pottery Village and Phu Dong Temple in the coming time.
Dr. Yersin's house in Khanh Hoa becomes national relic site
The house and office of Alexandre Yersin, a Swiss-French physician and bacteriologist, in Khanh Hoa province have been included on the list of National Historical Relic Site. His house is located…
Developing cultural industries from heritage resources in Hanoi
Hanoi has set the target that by 2025, the cultural industry will contribute 5% of the city's GRDP. With the advantage of relics, heritage and craft villages, Hanoi will focus…
The Vietnam National Museum of History in Hanoi has launched a night tour around its premises during the blooming season of red cotton flowers (bombax ceiba).
Five Moc villages’ festival preserves tradition in the heart of Hanoi
Spring is the season of festivals in Vietnam, especially in the North. The festival of the five Moc villages along the To Lich river in Hanoi is one of the most-anticipated. It is held every five years and attracts huge crowds of people with its colorful parades, folk games and music. The festival of five Moc villages is recognized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports…
Digitalisation of Japanese Covered Bridge data
During the restoration of Japanese Covered Bridge (Hoi An city, Quang Nam province), local residents and visitors can go sightseeing, doing religious rites at this relic.
Quang Ngai commemorates soldiers of ancient Hoang Sa Flotilla
The annual “Le khao le the linh Hoang Sa” (Feast and Commemoration Festival for Hoang Sa Soldiers) ceremony was held in An Hai communal temple, Ly Son Island, in the central coastal province of Quang Ngai on March 7.
Female photographer wins big at SkyPixel Annual Photo & Video Contest
Female photographer Khanh Phan has been awarded the Grand Prize of US$15,000 in the SkyPixel Annual Photo & Video Contest for a photo themed “Floral Dress”.
Project helps bring classical and folklore music closer to students
Solla Music, a project combining classical music and folklore music, has recently been launched with the aim of helping students aged from 12 to 16 years towards music and engage in meaningful social activities.
Hoi An Memories show - Best world performance art
The Hoi An Memories show was launched on March 18, 2018 and has been voted as the best world performance art by Reuters.
Drum-breaking Festival of the Ma Coong in Quang Binh
Beating drums until they break is a special festival of the Ma Coong ethnic people in Quang Binh province to pray for favorable weather, bumper crops, a prosperous village, healthy people, and no diseases. 
Traditional festival honors female General Le Chan
The traditional festival of General Le Chan opened in Hai Phong city on Sunday evening, honoring the female warrior who helped the Trung sisters to fight foreign invaders during 40-42 AD and reclaimed the ancient An Bien village, now Hai Phong city.
Pictorial book offers glimpse into Nguyen Dynasty costumes
The publisher Omega Plus has released a book containing 54 illustrations of the official costumes of the Nguyen Dynasty, as created by painter Nguyen Van Nhan in February 1902 under the reign of Emperor Thanh Thai.
‘Birdhouse’ bookshelves encourage reading in Hanoi
A cozy reading space created in the city's heart by Gen Z Hanoians contributes to promoting reading among youth.
Binh Dinh: Ba Pagoda Festival – Nuoc Man Commercial Port recognised national intangible cultural heritage
A ceremony was held at Ba Pagoda in An Hoa Village, Phuoc Quang Commune, Tuy Phuoc District in the south central province of Binh Dinh on February 19 to recognise the Ba Pagoda Festival – Nuoc Man Commercial Port as a national intangible cultural heritage.
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