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Pao dung: The Dao people's melodies of heritage and hope
Rooted in ritual and daily life, this singing tradition conveys the values and dreams of the Dao community.
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.
Men men: A rustic cornmeal delicacy of the H’Mong highlands
This traditional dish, steamed from hand-ground corn, remains a spiritual and culinary treasure of the H’Mong people.
Sacred water ritual of the M’Nong reflects deep spiritual ties
Ancestral water offering rites of the M’Nong promote ecological respect and community unity.
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.
Nhua pho: A smoky mountain delight from Vietnam’s Thai people
Grilled leaf-wrapped minced meat seasoned with local spices delivers a taste of the Northwest highlands.
Thap Ba Ponagar Festival bridges Cham and Vietnamese traditions
This unique festival in Nha Trang honors Thien Y Ana and celebrates cultural harmony.
Ancient Khmer ballads echo through chapey strings
This Southern Vietnamese art form lives on through sacred lyrics and spontaneous storytelling.
Dancing with spirits: The Lo Lo people’s sacred ancestral ritual
The grass ghost ceremony connects the Lo Lo community with their ancestral spirits.
Woven stories: Co Ho brocade captures life in every thread
More than cloth, Co Ho brocade embodies belief, identity, and a living tradition.
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.
