The pagoda currently holds many records, including Asia’s largest gold-plated Buddha statue, longest Arhat statue corridor, and tallest Buddhist relic tower, along with Southeast Asia’s largest bronze Maitreya Buddha statue.
Taking a journey to the Chăm Museum — the modest building in Phan Rang –Tháp Chàm, Indian writer Ankita Mahabir said that the museum might not boast size but it brims with pride for the local community, featuring carefully preserved...
Out of the 43 extant stone steles on the mountain, 37 are Hán-Nôm inscriptions dating from the Trần Dynasty (1225-1400) to the early 20th century. These inscriptions are unique original engravings, featuring imperial poems and prose composed by kings, poetic...
The traditional salt-making craft in the commune has a history of hundreds of years and is an indispensable part of the economic and cultural life of the local people.
According to Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, this year’s festival aims to honour, preserve and promote the rich culinary heritage of Bình Định Province, where traditional dishes serve as a delightful bridge connecting local communities with visitors from around...
The founder of Vietnamese stage is said to be Phạm Thị Trân, who was invited by King Đinh Tiên Hoàng to the capital, Hoa Lư. She was tasked with teaching soldiers to dance, sing, play drums and perform on the zither.
The oil-on-canvas artwork, painted in 1934, achieved a final price of HK$16,105,000 – an impressive amount - four times higher than its lower estimate.
Home to the Mường ethnic group, which makes up over 60 per cent of the local population, Hòa Bình’s festivals not only reflect the aspirations for prosperity and happiness but also attract visitors eager for cultural experiences.
In this ranking, Phong Nha stands out as the most budget-friendly destination in Asia, making Vietnam a top choice for those yearning for a complete adventure while still saving money this spring.
The valuation emerged from a joint study by Italy’s Santagata Foundation for the Economics of Culture, Germany’s Leibniz Institute for Ecological Urban and Regional Development, and the School of Interdisciplinary Science and Arts at Vietnam National University – Hà Nội.