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Ba Na epics face the risk of fading into silence in Vietnam's Central Highlands

Once echoed through communal houses deep in Vietnam's Central Highlands, Ba Na epics are now at risk as master storytellers disappear and traditional performance spaces fade.

Vietnam targets healthy digital cultural environment by 2030

Vietnam is seeking to turn cultural heritage into a source of innovation, intellectual property and economic growth while building a healthier digital cultural environment.

Digital technologies unlock new value from Vietnam’s cultural heritage

Vietnam possesses a wealth of tangible and intangible cultural heritage, with tens of thousands of historical and cultural sites nationwide.

Embroidery and new roads unite Dao communities in Quang Ninh

Embroidery frames, village meetings and newly built roads tell the story of how the Dao people are safeguarding tradition while shaping the future.

Keeping Dao culture alive beyond museums in Quang Ninh

Traditional embroidery, folk songs and community tourism are helping the Dao people transform cultural heritage into a living part of modern life.

Ethnic culture shifts from "decoration" to the "core" of green economy

As the green economy gains momentum, the cultures of ethnic minority communities are emerging as a new development resource.

The woman who broke a centuries-old drumming tradition in Vietnam

For generations, the K'toang drum of Vietnam's Cham H'roi community was played only by men. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Huong changed that tradition and is now inspiring young women to preserve the art.

In Vietnam's rocky highlands, a 97-year-old keeps tradition alive

High in Vietnam's northern mountains, an elderly artisan continues to transform plain hemp cloth into works of cultural heritage using a centuries-old beeswax technique.

Lute artisan preserves Bru-Van Kieu musical heritage

Amid the Truong Son mountains, artisan Ho Van Vat, better known as Pa Hoi, spends decades tuning traditional lutes and panpipes.

Sacred village ceremony keeps Ba Na cultural heritage alive

Through gongs, ritual offerings and communal celebration, the Ba Na people's Sơma Kocham ceremony preserves generations of cultural memory while expressing hopes for peace, prosperity and abundant harvests.

Listening to the ‘courting flute’ deep in Vietnam’s mountains

The Co Tu people's tơr hoong flute once served as a musical language of courtship in the mountains of central Vietnam.

The woman carrying the voice of Muong heritage into the future

Bui Thi Nam, a retired teacher in Ninh Binh, has devoted herself to preserving and nurturing the cultural soul of the Muong community, particularly the traditional art of Dum singing, which is facing the risk of fading away.

The man recording a culture before it fades away

Deep in the mountains of central Vietnam, an elderly artisan is dedicating his life to ensuring that future generations do not forget their cultural roots.

For Vietnam's Tay people, the hearth is the soul of the home

The tradition of keeping the hearth fire alive reflects the Tay people's deep respect for ancestors, deities and the rhythms of daily life.

The timeless language of Tu Binh paintings and Hue's heritage flow

A new publication and art event in Hue are shedding light on the enduring symbolism of Tu Binh paintings, one of Vietnam's most distinctive folk art traditions.

New policy framework seeks to bring culture closer to remote communities

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

The cultural meaning behind the nine steps of a Muong stilt house

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.

Removing bottlenecks key to unlocking economic value of cultural heritage

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

Ancient Champa masterpieces preserved at My Son Sanctuary

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.

A journey to the land where 10,000 ancient gongs still resonate

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.