A fire-lighting ritual was held for making a up-to-300-kg bronze drum by the Vietnam Association of Historical Sciences (VAHS) in Dong Don district, the north-central province of Thanh Hoa on April 18.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Prime Minister just signed a decision to bestow the title of "national treasure" to 12 objects of unique national heritage. Here's the rundown of the newly recognised treasure.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Experts excavating an ancient citadel found new evidence on how traditional bronze drums were made, and were able to learn more about the process.