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Co Tu oath ceremony: Where tradition meets communal strength

Amid the echoing sounds of gongs and drums across the highlands, the Co Tu ethnic community in Da Nang organized a sacred brotherhood oath ceremony, a traditional rite to strengthen unity, resolve conflicts, and deepen communal bonds.

Graceful Giay wedding keeps a living cultural stream

From gatekeeping trials to blessing rites, the Giay ceremony unites families and faith.

‘Eat duck in July’: Tay people honor in-laws through age-old ceremony

For generations, the Tay ethnic community in northern provinces like Thai Nguyen and Cao Bang has preserved a deeply meaningful tradition known as “Pây Tái” – a homecoming ceremony to the wife’s family on the 15th day of the seventh lunar month.

Hmong artisan dreams of preserving Vietnam’s wax-resist fabric heritage

Mua I Dia has devoted her life to preserving the Hmong tradition of wax-resist painting, a national heritage reflecting generations of cultural wisdom.

Ethnic Ma women’s online sales of brocade help families escape poverty

Brocade products rich in Ma cultural identity from Dong Gia Nghia Ward (Lam Dong) are being offered on online platforms, providing a stable income and helping ethnic minorities escape poverty.

Cham family keeps five generations of brocade weaving alive

In An Giang, a Cham family passes down the art of brocade weaving, blending tradition, identity, and craftsmanship across five generations.

Pao dung: The Dao people's melodies of heritage and hope

Rooted in ritual and daily life, this singing tradition conveys the values and dreams of the Dao community.

Culture leads the way as Vietnam charts a new global path

As Vietnam marks 80 years since independence, culture remains the guiding torch lighting the nation’s path forward.

Preserving tradition: The warrior-style conical hats of the Nung An

In Cao Bang, the Nung An people continue crafting traditional conical hats shaped like those worn in ancient legends.

Che giam: A humble dish rich with Gie-Trieng spirit

Born in hardship, che giam reflects the strength and solidarity of the Gie-Trieng people.

The H’Mong father’s gift: A beret filled with meaning

More than a piece of clothing, the H’Mong beret is a symbol of memory, heritage, and emotional strength.

Men men: A rustic cornmeal delicacy of the H’Mong highlands

This traditional dish, steamed from hand-ground corn, remains a spiritual and culinary treasure of the H’Mong people.

Sacred water ritual of the M’Nong reflects deep spiritual ties

Ancestral water offering rites of the M’Nong promote ecological respect and community unity.

Han Khuong revives timeless Thai ethnic tradition in Vietnam

A cultural treasure of the Thai people, Han Khuong blends music, romance, and community.

Kho Gia Gia: Highland Vietnam’s sacred cultural legacy

Recognized as national heritage, Kho Gia Gia reflects the cultural soul of Vietnam’s highlands.

Clay drum rhythms echo the heritage of the Cao Lan

Rare and deeply symbolic, the trống sành is a cultural treasure of the Cao Lan people of Tuyen Quang.

Dong Sua Festival celebrates unity and heritage in Thai ethnic culture

Held in Son La each spring, Dong Sua blends sacred rituals with folk games and local culture.

Thap Ba Ponagar Festival bridges Cham and Vietnamese traditions

This unique festival in Nha Trang honors Thien Y Ana and celebrates cultural harmony.

The love instrument of the Gie-Trieng highlanders

Handcrafted with care, the M’bin puil expresses heartfelt love and deepens family bonds.

Ancient Khmer ballads echo through chapey strings

This Southern Vietnamese art form lives on through sacred lyrics and spontaneous storytelling.