Hà Nội is beginning a project to restore the Celestial Palace in the Thăng Long Imperial Citadel today, after spending years convincing the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) to allow the capital''s cultural authorities to conduct the work.
As many as 250 international and regional experts will attend to contribute Asia-Pacific experience and perspectives to the ongoing international reflection on authenticity within the World Heritage system.
Ninh Bình is accelerating the digitalisation of its rich heritage, using 3D scanning, virtual reality, QR codes and digital databases to preserve historical and cultural values while creating new ways for people and visitors to discover the province’s heritage.
With its distinctive brick architecture and enduring historical value, the tower is not only an important archaeological relic but also a potential destination for visitors interested in the region''s cultural heritage.
To meet UNESCO Global Geopark criteria, Đắk Lắk aims to develop a model based on conservation and centred on local communities. The province plans to establish geological, experiential, community, educational and research tourism routes, linking geological heritage with local culture,...
Held at the Việt Nam Cultural Centre in Laos, the programme featured 54 photographs, 119 representative artefacts and 12 excerpts from Then rituals, arranged around five themes covering traditional settlements and rice farming, weaving and indigo-dyed brocade, Then practices, the...
The essence of Vietnamese identity does not reject external values, but is rather about the ability to adopt, , and transform suitable elements into relevant values that bear a unique Vietnamese imprint.
Provincial agencies are working with consultants to compile a scientific dossier proposing the addition of Thái Nguyên''s tea culture tradition to the National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2026.
With the designation in place, Bonghwa will carry out eight specialised projects worth a combined 347.6 billion KRW (US$245.1 million) from 2026 to 2030 – among them are the K-Việt Nam Valley itself, tourism development around Changpyeong Reservoir, rental smart...
Participants have come from France, Switzerland, Germany, Thailand, Italy and other countries, in an event aimed at strengthening international exchange and promoting traditional Vietnamese martial arts to global audiences.
Traditional arts are often seen as relics of the past. At Cadao Collective in Hà Nội, however, water puppetry, xẩm and ca trù are being reimagined for today''s audiences without losing their cultural soul.
It is a tale of family love, teacher-student bonds, romantic relationships and unwavering loyalty to serve, embodying the desire to protect the nation''s sacred land.
Preserving centuries of knowledge about history, beliefs, religion and community life, ancient Chăm manuscripts reflect the Chăm people''s creativity, cultural exchange and distinctive traditions of knowledge transmission.
