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The Co Tu people's sacred dance connects heaven, earth, and ancestors

More than tradition, Tâng tung da dá reflects the Co Tu people's harmony with nature, unity in community, and devotion to their ancestors.

Longhouses in Dak Lak hold the soul of Vietnam’s highland culture

Traditional homes in Dak Lak preserve centuries-old artifacts of the Mnong and Ede people.

The colorful story of traditional Muong brocade weaving in Com Hamlet

Made with a meticulous handmade process, from growing cotton and spinning threads to dyeing with natural colors, brocade contains intricate patterns that reflect nature and preserve ethnic identity.

Vung Tau’s whale-worship festival brings ancient legends to life

Vung Tau’s Nghinh Ong Festival honors the Whale God through sacred rituals and lively folk games, attracting thousands each year.

Muong brocade weaving clings to life through aging artisans

Through a meticulous manual process from cotton planting to natural dyeing, each Muong brocade pattern – from lozenges to hearts and mountain peaks – tells a cultural story deeply rooted in nature and ethnic identity.

Vietnamese ao dai culture month launched in Europe

Vietnam’s ao dai takes center stage in Europe this October with shows, seminars, and cultural gifting campaigns.

Buffalo meat at Do Son festival fetches $200/kg, buyers still rush in

Despite record-high prices, festivalgoers at the Do Son Buffalo Fighting Festival eagerly buy meat from defeated buffaloes.

The sacred spring where the M’nong people pray for elephants

Bay Rong spring in Dak Lak is a sacred place for M’nong villagers to honor nature, deities, and their elephants through annual rituals.

E De woman scores success with traditional brocade business

Despite a physical disability, H’Yar Kbuor, an E De woman from Dak Lak province, has overcome challenges and persevered in starting a business with traditional brocade products.

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.