A pair of 17th-century stone dragon beds in Ninh Binh features rare carvings where dragon limbs resemble human hands.

GOm Show has been described as “unlike any other performance” as artists transform familiar household items such as jars, pots and earthenware vessels into musical instruments.

A giant bronze cauldron weighing nearly 10 tons, crafted by hundreds of artisans, stands at the sacred Kinh Thien Altar as a tribute to Nguyen Minh Khong, revered as the founding figure of Vietnam’s bronze casting tradition.

From ancient architecture to intangible cultural practices, heritage is increasingly being transformed into digital data, helping preserving traditional values but also creates fresh momentum for socio-economic development.

Amid rising global integration, Resolution No. 80-NQ/TW highlights international cultural engagement as a long-term strategy to promote Vietnamese cultural and artistic values worldwide.

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

Throughout the development journey of any nation, culture always forms the spiritual bedrock of society. It nurtures values, shapes ways of life, and helps form the character of each individual.

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

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.

The story of Pho Co traces back to Van Cu village in Nam Dong commune, Ninh Binh province, considered the cradle of Vietnam’s pho-making craft.

The Hung Kings Commemoration in 2026 is poised to take place on an unprecedented scale, marking a historic moment following the merger of three provinces - Phu Tho, Vinh Phuc and Hoa Binh - into a newly expanded Phu Tho.

Experts highlight growing distortions in Mother Goddess worship practices, calling for stronger management and preservation efforts.

The Song Mun festival brings together ritual, art and community spirit, preserving the unique identity of the Dao Thanh Y people.

With just a few keywords typed into TikTok or Facebook, users can now encounter countless clips of vong co, cai luong excerpts, and don ca tai tu performances, many drawing hundreds of thousands, even millions of views.

Connoisseurs frequently cite “pho Co” as the gold standard of traditional pho, where handed-down family recipes and time-honoured techniques create pure magic in a bowl.

Community tourism helps Co Tu people maintain heritage while improving living standards in Vietnam’s central highlands.

From small gardens to social media videos, young ethnic minority creators are bringing the culture of the Central Highlands to life for a new audience.

Each year on the 16th night of the first lunar month, the Ma Coong people gather in the mountains of Quang Tri to beat the sacred drum, pray for a good harvest and celebrate love beneath the full spring moon.

Resolution 80 sets out a bold vision to make culture a pillar of rapid and sustainable development through 2030 and 2045.

General Secretary To Lam has signed a decision forming a high-level body to direct the implementation of Resolution 80.