Traditional artists from the Thang Long Puppetry Theatre won gold and silver medals at the Traditional Musical Instrumentalist and Ensemble Festival 2017 which was held from April 15 -23 in the central province of Thanh Hoa. 

VietNamNet Bridge – Xuan Hinh is the first cheo actor to give a retrospective performance highlighting his life’s work. His show October 5 show at the National Convention Centre will mark the 40th year of his career.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Fifty-five artisans have been conferred with titles of "meritorious artisans" in Ha Noi and HCM City in recognition of their contribution to preserving and upholding intangible culture values.

VietNamNet Bridge – Musician Nguyen Quang Long, who has just returned from a tour of France and Germany to perform xam, tells Culture Vulture that it is a rare art that needs to be revitalised and given its rightful place in modern times.