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Nghệ An: Endangered Indochinese box turtle released back into nature

Thursday, Dec 04, 2025

The Indochinese box turtle is listed in the Việt Nam Red Data Book and classified as critically endangered in the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List.

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Conference reviews the preservation and promotion of world intangible heritage of xoan singing

Tuesday, Dec 02, 2025

Over recent times, under the guidance of local authorities and the active participation of the community and artisans, xoan singing has continued to be regularly practised, with its cultural values widely disseminated throughout daily life.

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Việt Nam Heritage Photo Awards 2025 launched

Friday, Nov 28, 2025

The Việt Nam Heritage Photo Awards 2025 took place at Tôn Đức Thắng Museum in HCM City, marking the 20th anniversary of Việt Nam Cultural Heritage Day.

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Project preserves and safeguards memories 50 years after the war

Friday, Oct 17, 2025

The project Preserving and Safeguarding Memories 50 Years after the War particularly focuses on paper artifacts, film materials, and photographs, which, despite their significant value, have not received adequate attention in Việt Nam.

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Book tells bygone memories of Hà Nội’s iconic Đồng Xuân Market

Thursday, Oct 09, 2025

The publication of Đồng Xuân Market – Memories of Bygone Time aims to preserve, systematise and disseminate valuable materials about Hà Nội’s history, culture and people. It affirms the unique position and role of the market in the socio-economic life...

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Efforts exerted to preserve “Then singing” heritage

Monday, Sep 29, 2025

In addition to teaching and transmission, many localities have integrated Then into modern life. In Quảng Ninh and Lạng Sơn, community-based tourism featuring Then performances has provided livelihoods for local residents while supporting the preservation of this cultural heritage.

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Thung Nham Bird Park sets example in bird conservation

Sunday, Aug 31, 2025

Known as the “land of birds,” Thung Nham Bird Park, situated within the Thung Nham Ecotourism Area in Ninh Bình Province, is the largest natural bird sanctuary in northern Việt Nam and is actively managed and preserved.

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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Gibbon rescued from drug lord finds shelter

Thursday, Jul 17, 2025

The male gibbon, assumed to be 13 years old, was rescued from the house of Triệu Ký Vòong, a notorious drug lord in the northern province of Lạng Sơn. After he was rescued, he was given the name ''Mafia''.

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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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Slipper orchid species are in danger

Sunday, Jun 29, 2025

Collector Chu Xuân Cảnh has seen all 34 species of slipper orchids native to Việt Nam. Việt Nam News reporter Lê Hương talks with Cảnh about his passion and his new book.

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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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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...

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Toy initiative brings national treasures to life

Sunday, Jun 01, 2025

Collectors will embark on a journey of re-enactment, exploration, and collection of the treasures from the former capital of Huế through a modern approach that integrates Near Field Communication (NFC) and 3D technology.