Life & Style

Sơn Tây seeks new tourism momentum through heritage

Tuesday, Jul 21, 2026

By linking the area with cultural, ecotourism and resort sites, as well as craft village experiences, Sơn Tây could offer more diverse and compelling itineraries, contributing to the expansion of Hà Nội''s tourism landscape.

Sports

Delegates discuss promoting martial arts in the new era of development

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Organised by the Hà Nội Department of Culture and Sports, the conference was one of activities within the Hà Nội International Martial Arts Festival 2026 which will be held in August.

Heritage

Traditional folk games revived to preserve culture, promote tourism

Friday, Apr 17, 2026

Many traditional folk games once faced the risk of disappearing amid modern life and new forms of entertainment. However, joint efforts by the Government, the cultural sector and communities are reviving them, helping preserve cultural identity and strengthen community bonds.

Artist

Artisan revives Xẩm for a new generation

Sunday, Mar 15, 2026

Director of the UNESCO Hà Nội Traditional Arts Centre Tạ Hạnh has spent years collecting songs, reviving forgotten repertoire and teaching free classes so that the centuries-old folk tradition can continue to resonate with younger generations.

Life & Style

Lim Festival 2026 to honour cultural quan họ singing

Wednesday, Feb 25, 2026

During the event, the ceremony to receive the National Intangible Cultural Heritage title for the traditional Lim Festival will take place at the central stage of Lim Mountain on February 28.

Life & Style

Bắc Ninh explores walking street development

Wednesday, Nov 19, 2025

Bắc Ninh Province is exploring the development of a walking street at 3/2 Square, alongside a Spiritual Exploration at Night tour.

Life & Style

Festival honouring traditional performing arts kicks off in Hà Nội

Tuesday, Nov 18, 2025

Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Tạ Quang Đông said the festival is a key event for the cultural sector, showcasing the finest values of traditional performing arts and reflecting on the creative journey of artistic troupes across the...

Event

Ninh Bình hosts first-ever folk culture festival

Friday, Nov 14, 2025

The first Ninh Bình Folk Culture Festival 2025 will treat visitors to a cultural ''feast'' showcasing the finest traditional singing and dancing performances of the ancient capital.

Life & Style

Conference reflects Vietnamese folk culture and arts after 50 years of national reunification

Saturday, Oct 18, 2025

The scientific conference titled Folk Culture and Folk Arts of Vietnam after the Reunification of the Country (1975-2025) was organised by the Association of Vietnamese Folklorists. It was attended by many cultural specialists nationwide.

Show

Quan họ folk singing introduced to Hà Nội audience at New Year

Monday, Dec 16, 2024

A exclusive performance of UNESCO intangible cultural heritage of quan họ (love duet) folk singing will be organised to celebrate the New Year festival in the capital city.

Life & Style

Folk music with a contemporary style

Monday, May 16, 2016

Although they have different backgrounds, four female performers of the Giao Thời(Transition) band have all faced challenges and worked hard to make a strong impression on the country’s music scene.

Entertainment

Famous saxophonist releases new jazz album

Tuesday, Mar 22, 2016

Famous saxophonist Trần Mạnh Tuấn has released his latest jazz album.

News

Chau van ritual singing artists given folk awards

Thursday, Sep 17, 2015

As many as 11 artists who perform and teach the art of chau van (ritual) singing and dancing have been awarded "Folk Artisan" title by the Viet Nam Folk Arts and Literature Association.

News

VN seeks UNESCO recognition for ethnic ‘Then' singing

Wednesday, Aug 19, 2015

The culture ministry has approved a plan to seek UNESCO''s recognition of an oral folk art form of three ethnic groups from northern Viet Nam as intangible cultural heritage.

News

4th Folk Cake Festival opens in CanTho

Thursday, Apr 30, 2015

The fourth Southern Folk Cake Festival opened yesterday as part of CanTho City''s activities to commemorate the Hung Kings, the Reunification Day and Labour Day.