Preserving village names and community identity is not a matter of sentimentality. It is a way of safeguarding the cultural core of a nation even as it moves forward with determined reforms.

Many traditional rituals and festivals are gradually disappearing, while the number of artisans continues to decline, according to Dinh Van Tuan, Vice Chairman of the Lam Dong Provincial People’s Committee.

Vietnam boasts a rich and diverse heritage of traditional arts, but efforts to harness and transform cultural assets into genuine drivers of development have yet to match their full potential.

These familiar dishes reflect both Vietnam’s agricultural heritage and its spiritual connection to ancestors.

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

The traditional Chôl Chnăm Thmây is not only the most important New Year celebration for the Khmer community in southern Vietnam, but also a vibrant convergence of cultural and spiritual values.

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.