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.

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.

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

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

A ceremony was held on April 19 in the southern province of Dong Nai to recognise the Sayangva festival – rice worship ritual of the Cho Ro people – as national intangible cultural heritage.

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.

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.

A pair of 17th-century stone dragon beds in Ninh Binh features rare carvings where dragon limbs resemble human hands.

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.