Vietnam is introducing new policy mechanisms to improve cultural access in ethnic minority areas while preserving traditional identities.

In Muong culture, the nine-step staircase of a stilt house is more than a way in and out. It reflects generations of customs, beliefs and family values passed down through time.

A considerable gap remains between policy ambitions and practical implementation, beginning with the way cultural heritage itself is approached.

Nestled amid a solemn mountain landscape in Thu Bon Commune, Da Nang City, My Son Sanctuary stands as one of the oldest and most important Hindu religious centers of the ancient Champa Kingdom.

Just 5km from central Hanoi, an ancient riverside village continues to preserve national treasures, sacred festivals and the enduring legacy of Ly Thuong Kiet.

The Muong people in Phu Tho take to village roads in lively gong processions, creating an atmosphere that is festive, solemn and vibrant at once, reflecting the joy and distinctive cultural beauty of the community.

Driven by a deep love for their ethnic heritage, they have spent decades quietly and tirelessly preserving cultural traditions and passing them on through homes, villages, and communities for future generations.

As modern life changes rural communities, efforts to preserve Thai cultural heritage are becoming increasingly urgent.

Resolution 80 affirms that investment in culture is investment in the country’s future and sustainable growth, while calling for a fundamental shift in the mobilisation of resources for cultural development, with the State taking a leading role.

Thousands of people from across the country brought flowers, fruit and other offerings to honor Mother Goddess Thien Y Ana as they attended the Ponagar Tower Festival in Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa Province.

The rapid advancement of technology is breathing new life into Vietnam’s cultural heritage, enabling values once confined to museums to reach wider audiences through creative works by artists, communities and individuals.

A large number of Cham dignitaries took part in a sacred water procession during the Ponagar Tower Festival in Khanh Hoa province, a ritual held to pray for favorable weather, abundant harvests and prosperity.

In Thai villages in western Thanh Hoa, love does not simply lead to marriage. Instead, couples must pass through a unique journey - two weddings and three years of living with the bride’s family before they are truly husband and wife.

As global audiences look east for inspiration, Vietnam must decide how it presents itself on the world stage.

Politburo’s Resolution No. 80 on developing Vietnamese culture places a stronger emphasis on nurturing talent in traditional arts.

Stretching along the coastal belt of Lam Dong, centuries-old communal houses and temples worshipping the “Ong” (Whale God) stand as quiet custodians of history, embodying the distinctive cultural and spiritual life of Vietnamese coastal communities.

On April 24, 2026, the National Assembly passed a Resolution on the development of Vietnamese culture with 95.40% approval.

Heritage can only become a true “living asset” when it generates economic value while being properly preserved.

During construction work along the Van River in Ninh Binh, authorities have uncovered three large ancient wooden stakes believed to be part of a defensive formation dating back to the Tran Dynasty.

Vietnam’s Resolution 80-NQ/TW redefines development by placing culture at the center, unlocking growth potential in ethnic minority regions.