Set against the backdrop of the Year of the Snake, associated with the country’s transformation and renewal, the exhibition offers a fresh vision of a dynamic and evolving Vietnam. Visitors have a chance to discover a creatively reimagined Vietnam that transcends stereotypical images of war, traditional costumes, and scenic landscapes.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan Pham Quang Hieu underscored the significance of the Tet celebration, which helped the overseas Vietnamese (OVs) to reconnect with their roots and honour the nation’s cultural values.
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has always paid great attention to cultural issues, and he has made important contributions to preserving and developing the national culture, and promoting Vietnam’s international integration, said Associate Professor, Dr. Bui Hoai Son, permanent member of the National Assembly’s Cultural and Educational Committee.
The northern mountainous province of Ha Giang kicked off its first international culture, tourism and cuisine festival on March 29, aiming at promoting tourism brand, strengthening tourism cooperation and introducing local staples.
The 10th Ho Chi Minh City Ao Dai (long dress) Festival, slated for March 7-17, is expected to contribute to preserving and promoting traditional culture to international friends.
On February 22, or the 13th day of the first lunar month of the Year of the Dragon, the Giáy ethnic people in the northern province of Lao Cai gathered together at a festival to pray for favourable weather conditions and bumper crops.
Overseas Vietnamese (OVs) living, working and studying in Udon Thani province of Thailand gathered in a get-together on February 15 to celebrate the Lunar New Year (Tet) Festival.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh urged the Hanoi-based Military University of Culture and Arts to play a more active role in preserving and developing the traditional culture sustainably while visiting the university on January 31.
Swiss luxury watchmaker Christophe Claret recently introduced its new collection, called Legend, including a model bearing the image of Hai Ba Trung, two heroines in Vietnamese history, with a delicate design.
At the forum “Development of Vietnam's cultural tourism” that took place on April 14, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ta Quang Dong shared with the press about the development of Vietnam’s tourism through traditional culture.
The ninth Ao dai (traditional long dress) Festival will take place in Ho Chi Minh City throughout March and include a wide range of cultural activities.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on December 21 announced shortlists in 10 categories for the 95th Academy Awards. It was a big surprise when a Vietnamese film, Nhung dua tre trong suong (Children of the Mist) entered the top 15 nominations of the Documentary Feature Film. This marks the first time a Vietnamese film has made the shortlist.
In the recent past, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the northern province of Hung Yen has worked to promote traditional culture preservation in connection with tourism development.
The Mekong Delta province of Tra Vinh has set aside more than 400 billion VND (16.82 million USD) this year to promote the socio-economic development in areas where the Khmer ethnic minority group inhabits.
The Bru-Van Kieu ethnic minority group have lived among the majestic Truong Son mountains in the Central Highlands for a long time. Through historical ups and downs, they have been able to preserve their traditional cultural values, such as customs, festivals, clothing, and music.
The Mid-Autumn Festival is now just a month away. Villagers in the Bao Dap lantern craft village in Hong Quang commune, Nam Trực district, in northern Nam Dinh province are busy making their lanterns.
Prestigious press agencies of Cambodia such as the Agence Kampuchea Presse (AKP), Koh Santepheap, and DAP-News on June 3 published articles, spotlighting changes in the material and spiritual lives, as well as the conservation and promotion of the traditional culture of Khmer ethnic minority people in Vietnam.
To conserve the traditional culture and the unique characteristics of the Tay Nguyen Central Highlands, gong tuning artisans in Gia Lai province travel every village to keep the sounds of mountains and forest alive.
