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Listening to the ‘courting flute’ deep in Vietnam’s mountains

The Co Tu people's tơr hoong flute once served as a musical language of courtship in the mountains of central Vietnam.

The woman carrying the voice of Muong heritage into the future

Bui Thi Nam, a retired teacher in Ninh Binh, has devoted herself to preserving and nurturing the cultural soul of the Muong community, particularly the traditional art of Dum singing, which is facing the risk of fading away.

Ho Chi Minh City urged to shift from static preservation to living heritage

Experts are calling on HCM City to reimagine its conservation policies by turning cultural assets into living heritage integrated with modern life.

Vietnam reviews protection of national treasures amid safety concerns

The Ministry of Culture orders a review of safety, storage, and exhibition practices across the country.

Nguyen dynasty throne vandalized, sparking national heritage alarm

A man damaged Vietnam’s imperial throne in Hue, prompting urgent calls for stronger protection of cultural relics.