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Beyond preservation: Unlocking the value of Việt Nams heritage
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Beyond preservation: Unlocking the value of Việt Nam's heritage

Dr Nguyễn Thu Hạnh, director of the Centre for Research and Development of Việt Nam Cultural Industry, said Việt Nam has traditionally focused on preserving heritage rather than creating new value from it. The key obstacle, she noted, is the weak...
Việt Nam opens World Documentary Heritage space to public
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Việt Nam opens World Documentary Heritage space to public

The initiative implements Politburo Resolution No 80 on cultural development, aiming to bring documentary heritage closer to the public and enhance its value as a cultural resource.
Valley of Longevity preserves ancient Mường culture in Phú Thọ
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“Valley of Longevity” preserves ancient Mường culture in Phú Thọ

With its fresh climate, unspoiled landscapes, and well-preserved Mường ethnic heritage, Vân Sơn is fast becoming a new promising tourist destination in Phú Thọ.
Phú Thọ launches folk art singing workshop to preserve and promote cultural heritage
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Phú Thọ launches folk art singing workshop to preserve and promote cultural heritage

Participants are introduced to the history and cultural value of xoan singing, as well as skills in singing, dancing, and drumming.
Nghệ An: Endangered Indochinese box turtle released back into nature
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Nghệ An: Endangered Indochinese box turtle released back into nature

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

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.
Việt Nam Heritage Photo Awards 2025 launched
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Việt Nam Heritage Photo Awards 2025 launched

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.
Project preserves and safeguards memories 50 years after the war
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Project preserves and safeguards memories 50 years after the war

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

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...
Efforts exerted to preserve Then singing heritage
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Efforts exerted to preserve “Then singing” heritage

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.
Thung Nham Bird Park sets example in bird conservation
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Thung Nham Bird Park sets example in bird conservation

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

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

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. 
Gibbon rescued from drug lord finds shelter
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Gibbon rescued from drug lord finds shelter

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''.
Đông Giao: the village where wood comes to life
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Đông Giao: the village where wood comes to life

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...
Cherished flowers from green papaya
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Cherished flowers from green papaya

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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