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Folk culture seen as ‘gold mine’ for Vietnam’s cultural industries
An expert said that while Vietnam has yet to build globally influential cultural brands like the US' Hollywood or the Republic of Korea’s K-pop wave, folk culture offers a unique advantage thanks to the diversity of its ethnic cultures.
Couple saves 500-year-old Dong Ho painting art from extinction
As modernisation threatens to wash away traditional culture, artisan Nguyen Huu Hoa and his wife, Meritorious Artisan Nguyen Thi Oanh, are holding the line for Dong Ho folk painting.
Mother Goddess worship faces challenges of commercialization and distortion
Experts highlight growing distortions in Mother Goddess worship practices, calling for stronger management and preservation efforts.
70-year-old cultural guardian defends Hau Dong from misinterpretation
While Hau Dong is celebrated as a UNESCO-recognized intangible heritage, its commercialization threatens its authenticity. One artisan is determined to stop this trend.
Dancer pursues his passion, despite years of prejudice
In 2016, Nguyen Trong Hung from Tan Thanh district in Long An Province saw a mua bong roi (queer dance) performance on TV. The wonderful performance of the artist impressed Hung.
Modern dancers tell old love story
The Viet Nam National Opera and Ballet (VNOB) will perform ballet, folklore and contemporary dances featuring the tale of My Chau - Trong Thuy at Ha Noi Opera House on August 23 & 24.
Cheo remains in the hearts of the youth
VietNamNet Bridge – As the country becomes part of the fast-paced global village, today's young Vietnamese are constantly bombarded with the latest world trends in dance and music, such as K-pop, dance, hip hop.
