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Commercializing Vietnam's ethnic rituals: Where should the line be drawn?
As tourism and economic development reshape Vietnam's northern highlands, researchers warn that sacred rituals and indigenous beliefs must not become mere commercial attractions, urging greater community control over cultural heritage.
Vietnam's Quang Ninh turns traditional craft villages into tourism draws
From sun-dried glass noodles to handcrafted wooden boats, Vietnam's northern Quang Ninh province is developing tourism experiences that allow visitors to discover traditional crafts, meet artisans and explore the stories behind local products.
Can jazz become part of Hanoi’s identity? A new festival offers clues
Hanoi has temples, French villas, street food and a thousand years of history. Now, the Vietnamese capital is exploring whether jazz-shaped by local sounds, spaces and stories-can become another reason for visitors to experience the city and return.
