Tay artist’s free class makes Then folk singing accessible to all
Then is an essential ritual practice of the Tay, Nung, and Thai ethnic minority groups in northern Vietnam. 62-year-old artisan Hoang Lien Son of Na Hang district, Tuyen Quang province, organizes free Then singing classes to help preserve the culture of the Tay people and pass it on to future generations.
Long Tong, unique farming ritual of the Tay
Long Tong (going to the field) is the most typical agricultural festival of the Tay, a big ethnic minority group living in the northern mountain region with a population of…
Trading sessions in northwestern Viet Nam
Scheduled trading sessions are what make ethnic minorities in the nation’s northwestern upland unique.
Local tour operators prioritised to apply for customers’ visa to France
French ambassador to Viet Nam Jean-Noel Poirier and representatives from six local tour operators signed agreements facilitating visa application for the companies’ customers travelling to France at a ceremony held in Ha Noi on April 15.
Vietnamese students host cultural event in Russia
Vietnamese students in Russia hosted a cultural event, called “Hello Viet Nam”, to promote their country’s landscapes and people among international friends at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO).
Hanoi's move to support tourists
Hanoi officially launched a tourist support division on August 1 to solve as quickly as possible incidents reported by tourists, and provide them with necessary information about the capital city.