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Cho Ro Sayangva festival gains national heritage status

A ceremony was held on April 19 in the southern province of Dong Nai to recognise the Sayangva festival – rice worship ritual of the Cho Ro people – as national intangible cultural heritage.

A village where culture speaks louder than luxury

In Gia Lai’s Ia Ly Commune, Kep Village draws international visitors not with luxury, but with deeply authentic cultural experiences rooted in daily life.

A timeless message of unity marks 80 years of President Ho Chi Minh’s letter

President Ho Chi Minh’s vision of unity among all ethnic groups continues to shape Vietnam’s development strategy in a rapidly changing era.

Government urges rapid data completion for ethnic, religious sectors

The Government Office has issued Notice No. 191/TB-VPCP dated April 17, 2026, conveying the conclusions of Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung following a working session with the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs.

Top leader lauds unsung contributions by ethnic minority figures to VN culture

Only when culture is nurtured basing on the self-awareness and pride of each individual can it exist and develop sustainably, remarked Party General Secretary and State President To Lam.

Vietnam cuts poverty rate, but “core poverty” remains unchanged

Vietnam’s success in reducing poverty highlights deeper issues as hardship becomes concentrated in specific regions and populations.

When heritage goes digital, opportunities and risks emerge

Vietnam is accelerating the digitisation of intangible cultural heritage, aiming to preserve and unlock its value in the digital age.

PM Le Minh Hung extends Chol Chnam Thmay greetings to Khmer community

In a letter dated April 10 for Chol Chnam Thmay, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung said Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups form a unified nation, with the Khmer community as an integral part.

Khmer communities welcome brighter Chôl Chnăm Thmây season

Improved livelihoods and sustained policy support are bringing renewed optimism to Khmer communities across southern Vietnam ahead of their traditional New Year.

When smartphones transform livelihoods in Vietnam’s highlands

From selling chickens to promoting tourism, ethnic minority communities are using digital tools to reshape livelihoods in remote areas.

Digital storytelling breathes new life into highland culture

In remote Quang Ninh, young people are bringing ethnic culture online, turning everyday life into stories that resonate far beyond the mountains.

From support to empowerment: Rethinking ethnic policy

Vietnam’s ethnic policy stands at a turning point, shifting focus from short-term support to building long-term development capacity.

At 72, a Ta Oi woman returns to school to learn to read

In a remote village in Quang Tri, a grandmother begins her journey with letters, driven by a quiet determination to change her life.

Co Tu people revive forest gratitude ritual in Da Nang

The Co Tu community in Da Nang revives a traditional forest gratitude ritual, honoring nature as a sacred source of life and culture.

Ministry to provide internet for 80 percent of ethnic minorities by 2030

The Digital Transformation Plan for the 2026 – 2030 period of the Ministry of Ethnic Minority and Religious Affairs has set specific goals for the development of a Digital Government, Digital Economy, and Digital Society.

From zero to language proficiency, Sa Pa girl changes her life thanks to English

Having no prior knowledge of English, Sung Thi Dinh never thought a foreign language could change her life. After just a few years, she has built her own business and created jobs for many people in her village.

Diverse activities to be organised to celebrate VN Ethnic Culture Day 2026

A series of cultural and artistic activities highlighting the identities of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups will be held at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Hanoi’s Doai Phuong commune from April 17–19.

Completing institutional framework urgent to preserve, promote ethnic culture

Deepening international integration and rapid advances in science and technology are directly affecting efforts to preserve and promote the traditional cultural values of ethnic minority groups.

The vanishing soul of Dao ritual paintings in northern Vietnam

The sacred paintings of the Dao Thanh Phan reflect a rich worldview, yet their survival is increasingly uncertain in modern times.

The man who keeps the E De spirit alive for over half a century

For more than 50 years, Ama H’Loan has quietly preserved the cultural soul of his village, holding together traditions at risk of fading amid modern change.