Go Thanh collection of elephant-shaped gold leaves recognised as national treasure
A ceremony was held in the Mekong River Delta Province of Tien Giang on April 8 to receive the Prime Minister’s decision on recognising the Go Thanh collection of elephant-shaped gold leaves, dating from the 6th-8th century, as a national treasure.
Traditional musical instruments of ethnic groups on display in Can Tho
An exhibition displaying an array of traditional musical instruments from various ethnic groups in Vietnam officially opened in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on April 7.
Contest honours cultural value of “Don ca tai tu”
Don ca tai tu (southern amateur music) Contest is being held in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho, aiming to promote the value of the intangible cultural heritage of…
Thua Thien-Hue: Hue Nam Temple Festival a draw to visitors
 The Hue Nam Temple (also known as Hon Chen Temple) festival was jointly held in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue on April 4 by the provincial Department of Culture and Sports, the Hue Festival Centre and the Hue Nam Temple conservation board.
Kate Festival of Cham ethnic people in Binh Thuan Province recognised as national intangible cultural heritage
Kate Festival of Cham ethnic minority people in Binh Thuan Province has been recognised as a national intangible cultural heritage under Decision No.776/QD-BVHTTDL issued by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
S’Tieng women weave brighter future
Even though industrial fabric is increasingly popular among S'Tieng ethnic minority in the southern province of Binh Phuoc, local women and authorities have been making great efforts to preserve their traditional craft – handloom weaving.
Dossier of Via Ba Chua Xu festival approved for submission to UNESCO
Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam has approved the submission of the dossier of the Via Ba Chua Xu festival in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang for UNESCO's recognition as intangible cultural heritage of humanity.
Sa Pa to host street carnival in April
A street carnival is set to be held in Sa Pa town in the northern mountain province of Lao Cai from April 1 to April 3 to mark the occasion of the Mau Thuong Temple Festival 2022.
Exhibition honours Vietnamese women, nation and love
Portraits of outstanding Vietnamese women, together with paintings praising the beauty of the country and love, are being displayed at an exhibition in Ha Noi.
Various activities to be held at the Hung Kings Festival 2022
According to the Management Board of the Hung Kings Temple Historical Relic Site, the Phu Tho Provincial People’s Committee has issued a plan regarding the organisation of the Hung Kings Festival in 2022, scheduled to open on April 10.
Binh Dinh Province stops Banh It Tower restoration project
Vice Chairman of Binh Dinh Province People’s Committee Lam Hai Giang yesterday chaired a meeting with related departments and agencies, including Binh Dinh Province Department of Culture & Sports, Department of Construction, regarding the restoration project for Banh It Tower (located in Phuoc Hiep Ward of Tuy Phuoc District).
Phong Luu Khau Vai Market Festival back after two-year COVID hiatus
The Phong Luu Khau Vai Market Festival will return in late April, following a two-year postponement due to COVID-19 concerns, according to the Ha Giang Provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Ho Chi Minh City to host annual Ao Dai Festival 2022
New collections of traditional long dresses created by renowned designers will be put on display during the eighth annual Ao Dai Festival which is slated to take place in March and April in Ho Chi Minh City.
National Music Festival 2022 to start in March
The National Music Festival 2022 will start next month in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak, the Vietnam Musicians’ Association (VMA) has announced.
Unique 400-year-old whale worshiping ritual in Vietnam
A whale worshiping ritual has been continuously preserved by local residents of Canh Duong fishing village in the central province of Quang Binh for the past 400 years.    
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