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Elder monk revives Khmer cultural soul through sacred palm-leaf scriptures

At age 84, Venerable Chau Ty continues teaching the sacred art of palm-leaf scripture carving, safeguarding Khmer Buddhist heritage in modern Vietnam.

Promoting Vietnam’s “soft power” through culture: experts

Vietnam should focus more on developing cultural industries and digital culture in connection with the creative economy, viewing these as key economic sectors that can increase culture’s contribution to national GDP.

Cham culture shines in Khanh Hoa's largest Kate Festival

The Kate Festival of the Cham people is taking place in Khanh Hoa province, offering vibrant colors and a rich cultural atmosphere, with thousands of participants.

Elderly Raglay artisan turns tradition into tourism with handcrafted instruments

A Raglay artisan in Khanh Hoa turns ancestral tools into cultural souvenirs, gaining official OCOP status and inspiring younger generations.

Dien Bien artisan preserves century-old weaving for future generations

The fear of losing the centuries-old tradition of Lao brocade weaving pushed artisan Lo Thi Vien to rise against the odds. Today, the sound of looms echoes once more, day and night, across Na Sang 2 village in Dien Bien Province.

Khanh Hoa hosts vibrant Kate Festival celebrating Cham heritage

Kate Festival showcases Cham heritage through ceremonies, performances, and tourism promotions.

Dao traditional herbalist worries about online impersonation

The traditional craft of making herbal medicine has long been an integral part of the lifestyle of the Dao ethnic people in Ba Vi (Hanoi).

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.