(VOVWORLD) - Approved by the Prime Minister in May 2009, Vietnam’s Cultural Development Strategy until 2020 with specific tasks for developing Vietnam’s cultural sector has produced positive results
(VOVWORLD) - UNESCO has recognized the singing of "Then" by the Tay, Nung and Thai ethnic communities as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The ethnic communities, as well as performers,...
(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has carried out various activities to raise the people’s intellectual standards, including a project to bring books to poor neighborhoods...
(VOVWORLD) - The first Hung King ruled Vietnam in 2879 BC. Cultural traces of the Hung King era, which ended in 258 BC, are still being discovered in the ruins...
(VOVWORLD) - The Red River has played a critical role in the historical and cultural life of Hanoi, Vietnam’s 1000-year-old capital. The river’s main stream flows through Hanoi...
(VOVWORLD) - A series of cultural activities took place in Hanoi last week featuring the distinctive cultures of ethnic groups across the country. Vietnam’s unique community traditions and customs were re...
(VOVWORLD) - A 3-day program themed “Origin and Aspiration” was held in the northern midland province of Phu Tho last week to promote the unique local culture, especially the...
(VOVWORLD) - To many Vietnamese ballet fans, Meritorious Artist Dam Han Giang is popularly known as Vietnam’s “Ballet Prince”. Working as an artist of the Vietnam Opera and Ballet Theater,...
(VOVWORLD) - Kon Tum, a north-central highlands province, is home to 28 ethnic minority groups. Each of them has its own unique culture, traditions, and festivals, which have been preserved...
(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam welcomed more than 15 million foreign visitors last year, proving the fact that it has become a magnet for travellers worldwide. This is attributed to the government’s...
(VOVWORLD) - Located at No. 1 Bach Thao in Hanoi’s Ba Dinh district, the President Ho Chi Minh Relic site inside the Presidential Palace is a special national monument where Uncle Ho lived...
(VOVWORLD) - 120 years after its debut, Russian writer Anton Chekhov’s play “Uncle Vanya” will be performed by Japanese and Vietnamese artists in Hanoi late next month and in Hai...
(VOVWORLD) - The "4th International Experimental Stage Festival, Hanoi - 2019" is taking place in Hanoi until October 13, offering the audience performances by 14 domestic art troupes and 7 foreign ones. The foreign artists come from Hungary...
(VOVWORLD) - A new book category targeting young adults over 16 has been launched by Kim Dong Publishing House, a well-known publisher of children‘s books. Wings Books will try...
(VOVWORLD) - In recent years, many Vietnamese writers have been honored with international awards. Many Vietnamese literary works have been translated into foreign languages and published overseas
(VOVWORLD) - The My Son sanctuary in Quang Nam province was recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage site 20 years ago. The site has undergone several restorations with support...
(VOVWORLD) - Four artists of the Voice of Vietnam were recently honored with the titles People’s Artist or Emeritus Artist. They are People’s Artist Kim Duc, People’s Artist Phan Muon, Emeritus Artist...
(VOVWORLD) - The art of Bai choi singing in central Vietnam was recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity two years ago. Several programs have been implemented to preserve and promote...
(VOVWORLD) - Inspired by the legend of To Thi- a lady who turned to stone while waiting for her husband at the border - VOV President Nguyen The Ky wrote a play which was later...
(VOVWORLD) - Most Vietnamese and other Buddhist countries in Asia believe the First Full Moon of the New Year is the most important full moon in the year. On the 15th day of...