First transboundary natural world heritage site a vivid testament to the effective and mutual cooperation between Laos and Việt Nam: Ambassador

Wednesday, Aug 20, 2025

Việt Nam News'' reporter Lương Hương speaks to Lao Ambassador in Việt Nam, Khamphao Ernthavanh, about the significances of the recognition and future measures to protect the heritage. 

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Côn Sơn Kiếp Bạc: where history and spirituality converge

Friday, Aug 08, 2025

Côn Sơn – Kiếp Bạc is a renowned historical, cultural and spiritual area, recently recognised by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage site. Along with its picturesque landscape, it offers a variety of attractive sightseeing and pilgrimage experiences.

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Community-led conservation thrives in Phong Nha – Kẻ Bàng National Park

Monday, Aug 04, 2025

In addition to safeguarding the heritage, locals also act as “ambassadors,” promoting its image through services like tourist transport, photography, and souvenir sales. Their efforts help domestic and international visitors better understand the park’s core values and vast tourism potential.

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Cultural identity of Ơ Đu ethnic people honoured

Monday, Jul 21, 2025

The Ơ Đu ethnic people''s ceremony to welcome the first thunder of the year has been listed as national intangible cultural heritage, in the category of social customs and beliefs.

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Ninh Bình seeks global recognition for cliff-based Hán-Nôm inscriptions

Monday, Jul 21, 2025

This treasure trove of Hán and Nôm writing documents important historical figures and events not only in Ninh Bình but across Việt Nam.

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The rituals of the New Year Thunder Festival

Sunday, Jul 20, 2025

The festival of the Ơ Đu in the central province of Nghệ An has been recognised by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage

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Discovering Yên Tử: a spiritual haven in Quảng Ninh Province

Friday, Jul 18, 2025

This serene destination, embraced by stunning mountainous scenery and a refreshing climate, has become a sought-after spiritual retreat for travellers seeking tranquility.

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Khánh Hoà’s 1000-year-old Chăm towers become tourist hotspots

Tuesday, Jul 15, 2025

​Dubbed the “land of ancient towers”, Khánh Hoà boasts a rich Chăm legacy through architectural masterpieces like the Po Nagar, Hòa Lai, Pô Klong Garai, and Po Rome towers. Among them, the Po Klong Garai and Po Nagar complexes stand...

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Yên Tử – Vĩnh Nghiêm – Côn Sơn – Kiếp Bạc Complex recognised as world cultural heritage

Saturday, Jul 12, 2025

The complex has become Việt Nam’s ninth world heritage site and second trans-provincial heritage site, following Hạ Long Bay - Cát Bà Archipelago, which spans the northern province of Quảng Ninh and Hải Phòng City.

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Huế has two more national cultural heritages

Tuesday, Jul 08, 2025

The new rice festival of the Cơ Tu ethnic people and the traditional knowledge of bún bò Huế (Huế-style beef noodle soup) have been officially listed in the national intangible cultural heritages

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Đông Giao: the village where wood comes to life

Tuesday, Jul 08, 2025

Đông Giao Village in Hải Phòng City (formerly part of Hải Dương Province) is a centuries-old centre of wood carving, where over 95 per cent of households still practise the traditional craft. Despite the pressures of modern times, the village...

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Cherished flowers from green papaya

Sunday, Jul 06, 2025

Nguyễn Thị Thu, 52, is one of the few remaining individuals who continue to pursue and preserve the traditional art of making flowers from green papayas in Hà Nội.

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Hà Nội hosts large-scale culture, heritage festival

Monday, Jun 09, 2025

The Thăng Long - Hà Nội Festival 2025 from October 31 to November 9 is expected to a vibrant cultural exchange space, promote cultural cooperation between Hà Nội and localities and countries, and bring cultural heritage into contemporary life, thus...

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Khánh Hoà Salangane Nest Festival recognised as national intangible cultural heritage

Thursday, Jun 05, 2025

The Salangane Nest Festival and the knowledge of exploiting and processing agarwood in Khánh Hoà Province have been recognised as national intangible cultural heritage, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said.

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Ninh Bình seeks UNESCO recognition of Hán-Nôm Inscriptions on Non Nước Mountain

Thursday, Jun 05, 2025

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...