HCM City highlights local cultures to ignite urban tourism
Ho Chi Minh City’s tourism sector has actively brought its indigenous culture into urban tourism, considering this as one of the strategies to promote the strengths of the city’s destination network.
Traditional house of the Nung in Lao Cai
The Nung, the second biggest ethnic minority group in Si Ma Cai district of Lao Cai province, live in earthen houses, which are not only a shelter but also a…
Bac Lieu Culture – Tourism Festival to open in November
The People’s Committee of Bac Lieu Province yesterday morning informed that the organizers would organize a culinary competition, namely “Cultural quintessence of Bac Lieu shrimp and salt" within the framework…
Vietnam-Warsaw culture festival 2022 introduces local water puppetry
The second Vietnam-Warsaw culture festival is scheduled to get underway on August 27 in Poland, welcoming the participation of the Vietnam National Puppetry Theater for the first time.
Hanoi to welcome opening of “ASEAN Cultural Colours” exhibition
An exhibition themed “ASEAN Cultural Coulours” will be held from August 8 to August 12 at the Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum in Hanoi to mark the 55th founding anniversary of ASEAN.
Royal roads and architecture in Ho Dynasty Citadel discovered
The Vietnam Institute of Archaeology in collaboration with the Thanh Hoa Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Ho Dynasty Citadel Heritage Preservation Centre has just announced preliminary results of archaeological excavations on the royal road in the Ho Dynasty Citadel.
Yen Bai: Over 2,000 people will 'xoe' dance in celebration of UNESCO award
Over 2,000 people will join a xoe dance performance of the Thai ethnic people in the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai in September, in celebration of the dance being recognised by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Ancient pagoda recognised as national tourist attraction
Tay Phuong Pagoda, a national special relic site in Thach That District, has been recognised as a national tourist attraction.
H’mong women preserve weaving techniques
Making brocade products helps H’mong women not only preserve and bring into play the beauty of traditional culture, but also eradicate poverty.
Exhibition honours Vietnam’s cultural heritage
An exhibition, entitled “Vietnam Cultural Heritage Space”, is taking place in the ancient town of Hoi An, in the central province of Quang Nam, from July 8-13, highlighting the values of cultural heritage and the unique nature of Vietnam which washonoured by UNESCO.
Public sculptural works add vitality to the Hanoi landscape
Throughout different periods of time, public sculptural works, including monuments and bas relieves, have contributed to adding aesthetic vitality to the Hanoi landscape.
Quang Nam to host exhibition on Vietnamese cultural heritages
The “Vietnam cultural heritage space” exhibition is scheduled to take place from July 8 to July 13 at An Hoi Sculpture Garden in Hoi An ancient town in the central province of Quang Nam.
Vietnam’s culture and tourism promoted in Laos
 The culture, tourism and people of Vietnam will be promoted to Lao people and international friends at an exhibition which will be held at the Laos National Cultural Palace in Vientiane from July 18-21.
Vietnamese-French violinist to perform in Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnamese-French violinist Stephane Tran Ngoc will give a solo performance at a special concert themed "Italian Concert" at the HCM City Opera House on July 9, according to the HCM City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO).
Thua Thien Hue: Ancient Cham tower announced as world record
The History Museum of the central province of Thua Thien Hue on June 27 held a ceremony to announce the national and world records for the local Phu Dien Cham Tower, as it has been recognised the first ancient Cham tower sinking deep under the coastal sand dunes to be excavated and preserved in Vietnam and the world.
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