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Coal-crafted horse statue captures Tet spirit in Quang Ninh

In Quang Ninh province, sculptor Nguyen Tuan Quyet has transformed blocks of raw coal into stunning horse statues just in time for Tet (Lunar New Year) 2026.

Reverse painting with fingers: Vietnamese artist earns world acclaim

Once a wandering artist across Vietnam's Mekong Delta, Doan Viet Tien has turned his unique glass painting method into a world-record legacy.

Gia Rai artisan takes ancient music to global stages

Ro Cham Tih, a master of Gia Rai music, shares the sound of the highlands through hand-crafted bamboo instruments on global stages.

In Hanoi, horse-themed lacquer art sells for up to $12,000 ahead of Tet

With the Lunar New Year just a month away, dozens of horse-themed lacquer artworks by artisan Nguyen Tan Phat - some priced at several thousand dollars - are being snapped up by collectors for Tet displays and interior decoration.

Vietnamese artisan crafts towering horses to welcome the Year of the Horse

To welcome the Year of the Horse (2026), artist Bui Van Quan from Bac Ninh is completing a striking set of giant horse mascots at his Happy Garden - each carrying a message of joy, love, and shared hope for the new year.

107-year-old craftsman preserves Ba Na traditions in Vietnam’s highlands

A century-old blacksmith from Quang Ngai still strikes iron and mentors youth in Ba Na traditions.

Elderly musician brings the soul of Vietnamese folk music to global visitors

Visitors to Thai Vi Temple in Ninh Binh are often captivated by the graceful presence of Chu Van Thim, the 86-year-old temple keeper who once appeared in the film The Boat of Fate.

The 70-year-old artisan preserving Vietnam’s silk legacy

70-year-old artisan Nguyen Dinh Dai is preserving Vietnam’s duoi silk tradition with the largest collection and global recognition for Nam Cao village.

Mini boatmaker in An Giang preserves a fading river tradition

For over 10 years, Chin Mong has crafted miniature boats by hand, honoring the spirit of Mekong life through delicate wooden models.

Man paints 7 family portraits inside one bottle using homemade brushes

Using self-made tools, Vo Tan Thanh captures memories inside bottles with striking realism.

Da Nang woman carves out success with handcrafted wooden masterpieces

With 15 years of experience, Le Thi Ha transforms wood into artworks that fetch premium prices, defying the male-dominated nature of the craft.

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.

From locksmith to lantern maker: Turning beer cans into Mid-Autumn art

A Ho Chi Minh City man creates intricate festival lanterns from recycled cans, drawing crowds and customers alike.

The man preserving Thanh Hoa’s ancient Thai script for future generations

Ha Nam Ninh has spent 40 years collecting, translating, and reviving Thai cultural heritage through its written language.

Vietnamese artisan unveils world’s first gold-plated iPhone 17 Pro Max

A Vietnamese artisan has created the world’s first gold-plated iPhone 17 Pro Max in just 33 hours, showcasing elite craftsmanship and elevating Vietnam’s profile in luxury tech.

47 years of carving names and one student’s touching tribute

After nearly 50 years working outside school gates, an elderly engraver in Ho Chi Minh City was surprised by the touching reason a schoolgirl repeatedly asked him to carve her name - 80 times.

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.

The last Khmer glass painter in Can Tho preserves a dying spiritual art

Khmer artist in Can Tho clings to a vanishing tradition of reverse glass painting rooted in spirituality.

Recycling fabric scraps into award-winning fashion in Da Nang

From fabric scraps to fashion, Soi Handmade leads Vietnam’s sustainable style movement.

The storyteller who shapes clay into cultural heritage

A self-taught artisan blends tradition and modern spirit to bring Vietnamese heritage to the world.