National Architecture Awards 2016-2017

National Architecture Awards 2016-2017

(VOVworld) – The Vietnam Architects Association held a forum on architecture for the community and architects’ social responsibilities in Da Nang city on Saturday. The event drew over 500 Vietnamese and...
Communal house linked to the village origin

Communal house linked to the village origin

(VOVworld) – A Vietnamese village’s communal house is of symbolical significance and filled with historical stories illustrating villagers’ aspirations through carving features
Unique architecture of Dong Van

Unique architecture of Dong Van

(VOVworld) - The charm of Ha Giang is not limited to its beautiful fields of buckwheat flowers, its breathtaking roads, and authentic ethnic markets. Ha Giang province is also home to...
Hue pagoda typifies Hue architecture

Hue pagoda typifies Hue architecture

(VOVworld)- Hue’s imperial citadel attracts tourists because of its royal relics and beauty. Hue is also famous for more than 100 pagodas, many of them built in the 17th century such as...
French architecture- Hanoi’s heritage

French architecture- Hanoi’s heritage

(VOVworld)- Hanoi is developing rapidly with modern high-rise buildings mushrooming. But there are still many old buildings with French architectural styles dating back hundreds of years making Hanoi more...
Hanoi gates

Hanoi gates

(VOVworld) – Hanoi once had five gates which strongly embodied its historical developments. The beauty of these gates features in several songs about Hanoi
Sacred animals in Vietnamese culture and architecture

Sacred animals in Vietnamese culture and architecture

(VOVworld) – According to Vietnamese belief, the 4 sacred animals including the dragon, unicorn, tortoise and phoenix symbolize power, intellect, longevity and nobility. Probably, for this meaning, these animals have been...
Green trees make Hoi An ever charming

Green trees make Hoi An ever charming

(VOV) -The ancient city of Hoi An is not only famous for its harmonious relationship between history, culture, architecture, land and people but also for its beautiful green trees. Despite...