Ancient costumes on show to celebrate heritage day
As many as 100 traditional costumes of various periods throughout history were on display in downtown Hanoi on November 22 to celebrate Vietnam Culture Heritage Day.
Royal costumes from the Nguyen Dynasty. (Photo courtesy of the organisers)
Hanoi (VNS/VNA) – As many as 100 traditional costumesof various periods throughout history were on display in downtown Hanoi onNovember 22 to celebrate Vietnam Culture Heritage Day.
The event was co-hosted by the Vietnam Federation of UNESCOAssociations (VFUA), the UNESCO Centre for Supporting Vietnamese ArtsPreservation and Development and the Business ForumMagazine.
Dozens of speakers discussed solutions to develop Vietnamese cultural identityto combine it with economic development.
The ancient costumes were designed by Dai Viet Quan Old Costume, Dai Viet PhongHoa, Da La Xuoc Phuc, Dong Phong, V Styles, Z and N. Most of the designers areyoung people, who do serious research and remake costumes, accessories andweapons.
The designers have gained income from offering old costumes and objects forrent. Most of their customers are students and young people, who use thecostumes for weddings, special events and create a new trend from old costumesin modern life.
Tran Huy Khoi, the initiator of Da La Xuoc Phuc, said this event is a goodchance for him to advertise cultural products as well as recognise efforts ofresearchers like him to remake old costumes.
Many new versions of ao dai (traditionallong dress) are on show at the event as well. Tran Van Manh, Deputy General Secretary of VFUA confirmed heritage has a greatmeaning in national development.
“Vietnam has many valuable traditional customs handed down over thousands ofyears,” he said. “The country has spectacular mountains and rivers with manywonders of architecture, history and culture that have unique values. There arethousands of historical and cultural sites. Hence, Vietnam really has a greatpotential in culture and has the advantage to develop economic sectors based onexploiting the heritage’s economic values.”/.
November 23 has been chosen as “Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day”, to encourage people from all walks of life to actively participate in protecting and promoting the value of national cultural heritage.
Contestants of Miss Tourism World 2022 on November 23 came to Bac Au village in the northern province of Son La’s Van Ho district, as part of their experience tour of Vietnam's heritage regions arranged by the organising board.
The final round of Miss Tourism World 2022 will be held from November 28 to December 3, with activities having already spanned many Vietnamese tourist attractions in Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Phu Tho, Son La, and Vinh Phuc. These activities are expected to help promote Vietnamese heritage among international friends.
Vietnam surpassed Armenia, Brazil, Egypt, Greece, and Japan to claim the "world’s leading heritage destination" title at this year’s World Travel Awards held recently in Oman.
Nguyen Trong Nha Uyen has made history for Vietnam’s dancesport by clinching a bronze medal in the solo Latin category at the WDSF World Championship 2025 in Germany.
The ambassador noted that among the 300,000 Vietnamese residing in the RoK, around 3,000 are living in Pyeongtaek and contributing actively to the local economy. Ho expressed his hope that the local authorities will continue support the overseas Vietnamese community in the city.
This is the first time since the adoption of the Convention that a country has served two consecutive terms on the Committee. The outcome shows the trust and recognition that member states have given Vietnam for its efforts and achievements in carrying out and promoting the Convention, as well as for its active role, strong standing, and growing credibility at UNESCO.
Quang Duc pottery is known for its wide range of forms, including wine bottles, jars, lime pots, vases, plant pots, incense burners and candle stands. Decorative motifs are equally rich, featuring mythical creatures, pastoral scenes, floral patterns, deer, peacocks, bats and more.
Vietnam’s cinematic appeal lies in its diverse settings, from terraced mountains and limestone karsts to bustling markets and ancient towns. Its mix of ethnic vibes, buzzing street life, and old traditions gives directors a goldmine for storytelling.
The Vietnamese team will gather on June 26 in Ba Ria-Vung Tau, where they will train until July 14 before departing for Indonesia for the ASEAN U23 Championship 2025, which runs from July 15 to 29. Vietnam will face Laos on July 19 and Cambodia on July 22 in the group stage.
The exhibition showcases more than 100 valuable documents and artifacts, divided into two main parts: “Journalist Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh” and “President Ho Chi Minh – Founder and Mentor of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press.” This is an opportunity to recall the late leader’s journalism journey and affirm his exceptional role in founding and guiding the revolutionary press in Vietnam.
For the first time, the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has granted Vietnam hosting rights for the two championships, including the Asian women’s solo category, which debuts this year as an officially recognised event.
Eight teams will join the tournament, divided into two groups. Group A features Vietnam, the Philippines, Sichuan Club (China), and Australia, while Group B consists of Vietnam U21, Korabelka Club (Russia), Taiwan (China), and U21 Thailand.
Despite strong home support and high expectations, Vietnam were unable to overcome the defending champions, who secured their third consecutive win over Vietnam in a regional final, following previous victories in 2014 and 2023.
The event, part of Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy strategy through 2030, was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela and USM’s Faculty of International Relations. It attracted thousands of students from universities across Venezuela.
For the first time, Vietnamese audiences will have the opportunity to experience the ballet masterpiece "Don Quixote" in its original version by renowned choreographer Marius Petipa.
The contest carried deep meaning as it was the first time the life of Vietnamese women abroad had been highlighted as the central theme, said poet and writer Nguyen Quang Thieu, Chairman of the Vietnam Writers’ Association.
The event formed part of Vietnam’s ongoing campaign to seek UNESCO World Heritage status for the complex at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, scheduled to take place in Paris in July.
Creative cultural festivals are fast emerging as a new catalyst for tourism development in Vietnam, as localities increasingly invest in these vibrant events on a more systematic and larger scale.
This marks the first time Vietnam has hosted a continental-level Muay event which will feature competitions across 28 weight categories in combat and eight performance categories.
Coming to the Vietnamese booth, visitors had the chance to take part in a bamboo dance, a workshop on painting woven bamboo or rattan, or quizzes about Vietnam.
Royal costumes from the Nguyen Dynasty. (Photo courtesy of the organisers) 
