Visitors to the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - The Vietnam Museum of Ethnology is hosting a series of culturalactivities to mark its 20 years of operation.
Artists from the central province of Ha Tinh had two performanceson November 11-12. They performed "vi giam" folk singingand recite Kieu’s Tale by Nguyen Du.
Vi giam are the ninth Vietnamese cultural practice to receive UNESCO’sintangible heritage status. The vitality of vi giam folk songs is reflected intheir popularity, from lullabies to fishing chants. These folk songs are oftensung with the accents of people in the Nghe An and Ha Tinh regions. The folkmusic is a back-and-forth exchange sung while working, unaccompanied by musicalinstruments. It reflects the work, cultural life and feelings of the locals inthe central coastal provinces.
This type of folk singing is popular in nearly 260 villages in the centralprovinces of Nghe An and Ha Tinh. The two provinces have 51 singing clubs withover 800 members.
A book on museology and the exhibiting methods of the Vietnam Museum ofEthnology was released on November 12.
Especially, an exhibition entitled Elephant in the Central Highlands will takeplace on November 25. On the next day, the Mnong people from the CentralHighlands province of Dak Lak will present their handicraft, traditionalarts and singing.
The museum will host aninternational conference on religion and the identity of different worldcommunities on December 1-4 with the participation of foreign and domestic experts-VNA
The northern province of Hung Yen on May 11 received a certificate recognising its local Trong quan singing (a response folk singing between male and female groups) as national intangible cultural heritage.
Seventeen museums and relic sites in Hanoi have signed a memorandum of understanding on intensifying dissemination work to lure more visitors. The initiative aims to maximise each unit’s strength.
Twenty-five years after it was set up, a Quan ho or love-duet singing club in the northern province of BacNinh has become a familiar venue for local people of generations to practice, helping preserve
Apart from famous sites such as Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda and HoanKiem Lake, there is a destination a visitor should not miss when visiting Hanoi, including VietnamMuseum of Ethnology
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.
Visitors to the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology (Photo: VNA) 
