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Kho Gia Gia: Highland Vietnam’s sacred cultural legacy

Recognized as national heritage, Kho Gia Gia reflects the cultural soul of Vietnam’s highlands.

Clay drum rhythms echo the heritage of the Cao Lan

Rare and deeply symbolic, the trống sành is a cultural treasure of the Cao Lan people of Tuyen Quang.

Dong Sua Festival celebrates unity and heritage in Thai ethnic culture

Held in Son La each spring, Dong Sua blends sacred rituals with folk games and local culture.

Thap Ba Ponagar Festival bridges Cham and Vietnamese traditions

This unique festival in Nha Trang honors Thien Y Ana and celebrates cultural harmony.

The love instrument of the Gie-Trieng highlanders

Handcrafted with care, the M’bin puil expresses heartfelt love and deepens family bonds.

Ancient Khmer ballads echo through chapey strings

This Southern Vietnamese art form lives on through sacred lyrics and spontaneous storytelling.

Dancing with spirits: The Lo Lo people’s sacred ancestral ritual

The grass ghost ceremony connects the Lo Lo community with their ancestral spirits.

Woven stories: Co Ho brocade captures life in every thread

More than cloth, Co Ho brocade embodies belief, identity, and a living tradition.

Cultural identity of O Du ethnic people honoured

The O Du ethnic people's ceremony to welcome the first thunder of the year has been listed as national intangible cultural heritage, in the category of social customs and beliefs.

Vietnamese culture takes center stage in top UCL thesis

Vietnamese-Hungarian graduate Karolina My Lan wins top honors for her architectural tribute to cultural harmony.

Pa Ko people renew spiritual bond with mountain gods in Quang Tri

Once a decade, the Pa Ko community in western Quang Tri gathers for a rare ancestral ceremony to honor the mountain deities.

A love woven in time: The Ve wedding tradition in Da Nang

In Da Nang’s mountains, Ve women prepare a handwoven blanket over years to present during marriage, symbolizing devotion and unity.

Rom vong: A dance of unity in Khmer culture

Recognized as national heritage, the Khmer rom vong dance blends ritual, romance, and tradition.

Xen Cung: The sacred celebration of the Kho Mu

Kho Mu villagers gather each March to honor ancestors and pray for abundance through Xen Cung.

Harvest spirit shines at Xo Dang’s new rice ceremony

A sacred festival of gratitude, the Xo Dang new rice ceremony blends ritual, music, and community joy.

To mak le: Thai ethnic game revives cultural spirit in Son La

This cultural game brings Thai ethnic communities together during festivals and ceremonies.

Vietnamese culture, crafts introduced in Brunei

Vietnamese Ambassador to Brunei Tran Anh Vu expressed his hope that ISB students and international friends will have deeper appreciation for Vietnamese literature and culture, including works that have inspired acclaimed film adaptations.

PM calls for cultural plan integrating global heritage and national identity

Prime Minister urges cultural breakthrough aligned with national development goals.

Artists, influencers are encouraged to introduce VN culture to the wider world

Vietnam is rewriting the playbook on cultural diplomacy, shifting from traditional government-led initiatives to embracing grassroots participation from citizens, businesses, and social media influencers.

Ha Giang’s living traditions now total 30 national heritages

From conical hats to wedding songs, ethnic heritages continue to thrive in Ha Giang.