A Korean Cultural Day opened on December 9 in the central province of Quang Nam’s ancient city of Hoi An. The Korean Cultural Day 2023 opens in Hoi An (Photo courtesy of the organisers) Deputy Director of the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Thi Thu Hien said that the event offers a space for visitors...

Measures to effectively and sustainably feature industrial heritage was the focus of a conference on “Repurposing Heritage in the Heart of Hanoi - Approach from Creative Exploitation and Value Promotion" held recently at the Gia Lam Train Factory in Hanoi. A corner of the Gia Lam Train Factory in Hanoi (Photo: VNA) The event was part of activities within...

The south central provinces of Binh Thuan and Ninh Thuan, home to the art of pottery making of Cham ethnic people, have been taking steps to preserve and bring into play the value of this UNESCO-recognised intangible cultural heritage at the same time with developing community-based tourism. Pottery products of Cham people are made by women. (Photo: VNA)...

A Vietnamese cultural space was set up at the large-scale 2023 Asian fair (Salon d’Asie 2023) held in France’s Lyon city from December 2-3. At the Vietnamese space at the fair. (Photo: VNA) This was the first time Vietnam had officially joined the event, aiming to maintain the participation in the coming years, contributing to promoting the image...

Vietnam’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Cambodia’s Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts on December 3 kicked off the Cambodia Culture Week in Vietnam 2023 in the Mekong Delta province of Soc Trang. A performance at the event (Photo: VNA) Speaking at the opening ceremony of the event, the Secretary of State of Cambodia’s Ministry of...

A kaleidoscope of activities that honour the cultural values of the Central Highlands are being held during the first culture, sports and tourism festival for ethnic groups in the region that opened in Kon Tum province on November 29. At the opening ceremony of the first culture, sports and tourism festival for ethnic groups in the Central Highlands...

Festival-goers will be treated to specialties of the capital city when coming to the 2023 Hanoi Culture and Food Festival scheduled for December 1-3 at the Thong Nhat Park. Bun cha (vermicelli with grilled pork and fresh herbs) (Photo: VNA) According to the municipal Department of Culture and Sports, highlights of the festival will be a space to introduce...

On the evening of November 26, at Hoan Kiem Lake Theater (Hanoi), the Final Round of the 2023 National Young MC Talent Contest took place with the participation of 16 contestants. In this round, Lang Son province has 2 contestants: Bui Lam Huyen Anh (8 years old) and Ha Huyen Anh (9 years old) from Vinh Trai primary school,...

Lang Son is a land with a rich history and many unique cultural values of different ethnic groups. In recent years, with the management of the government, cultural development based on community strength has always received attention and from the province. People visit traditional costume booths at Lang Son City Ethnic Cultural Festival 2023 – Photo: LA MAI Cultural...

The Vietnam-UK Friendship Association in Hanoi held a friendship dance festival on November 25 to mark the 50th anniversary of the countries’ diplomatic relations. A performance by students from the Dich Vong secondary school at the festival. (Photo: VNA) Featuring performances by students from secondary schools, high schools, and universities affiliated with the association, the event aimed to foster...