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Preserving tradition: The warrior-style conical hats of the Nung An

In Cao Bang, the Nung An people continue crafting traditional conical hats shaped like those worn in ancient legends.

Han Khuong revives timeless Thai ethnic tradition in Vietnam

A cultural treasure of the Thai people, Han Khuong blends music, romance, and community.

Every ethnic group holds unique value – do not let prejudice obscure potential

Prejudiced views have long confined minority ethnic groups in Vietnam to narrow stereotypes - associating poverty with ethnicity or ranking cultures by perceived advancement - hindering equal and sustainable development.

Gie Trieng heritage lives on in Dak Rang village

Ancient customs and musical traditions thrive in Dak Rang thanks to dedicated village artisans.

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.

Weaving pride: How the Gie Trieng keep their heritage alive

In Nam Giang’s highlands, the Gie Trieng people preserve their identity through age-old crafts, from handwoven skirts to symbolic wedding baskets.

Vietnam urged to update ethnic classification to ensure fairer policies

A dual approach of cultural recognition and regional development is key to policy success.

Ha Giang’s living traditions now total 30 national heritages

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

Tay and Nung people preserve ghost festival traditions through peng tai

This fragrant black rice cake is an irreplaceable part of the seventh lunar month celebration in Lang Son.

Mystical forest ceremony in Quang Binh: A sacred tradition of the Chut people

For generations, the Chut ethnic group has observed the Giang Son ceremony to seek blessings from the land and forest spirits. The ritual, which involves offerings, sacred prayers, and a unique purification process.

Elderly man in Thanh Hoa dedicates 40 years to preserving ancient Thai script

Once unable to read his own language, Ha Nam Ninh is now the leading expert in Thai script preservation in Thanh Hoa.

Brocades carry soul of ethnic minority cultures in Lao Cai

Brocade making has been central to the culture of ethnic minorities in Vietnam for thousands of years.

Ghost sweeping ritual of Phu La ethnic people

Sweeping away ghosts from the village is a traditional ritual of the Phu La ethnic people, with the wish to have peace, a good harvest, and good luck.

Rain praying ritual of the X’tieng

The rain praying ritual is a folk belief practice of the X’tieng ethnic minority in Bu Dang district, Binh Phuoc province.

Pounding Com Festival, a unique cultural feature of the Tay

When the rice is about to be harvested, the Tay people in Tuyen Quang province hold a festival celebrating pounded com (young sticky rice).

Cultures of VN's ethnic groups exhibited on Google platform

The online museum platform Google Arts and Culture has officially launched an exclusive site for Việt Nam called ’Vibrant Vietnam’ said the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT).

Unique clothing of the Red Dao women

Women of the Red Dao ethnic group in northern Cao Bang province wear indigo clothes adorned with colorful embroidered images.

Xinh Mun people celebrate traditional festival

Sà Típ Festival begins with the ritual offering, which is then followed by the activities of drinking rice wine, enjoying the feast and dancing to the rhythms of the drums and gongs.

Traditional Tet of Vietnamese ethnic minorities

As Tet approaches, the festive atmosphere covers every corner of Vietnam. Each ethnic group has its own way of celebrating in terms of timing, rituals, customs and cuisine, creating a colourful panorama in the tapestry of national Tet celebrations.