(VOVWORLD) - The 2022 National Cheo Festival took place in the northern province of Ha Nam last month. 27 performances highlighted the artistic values of this folk music genre.

(VOVWORLD) - In 2022, Hanoi became the first locality in Vietnam to issue a resolution targeting comprehensive and sustainable cultural development in terms of scale, product quality, service, market and modern infrastructure. It is also set to turn culture into a key economic driver.

(VOVWORLD) - The Northern province of Lai Chau is endowed with magnificent landscapes and boasts the cultural diversity of 20 ethnic groups. The province has made full use of its potentials to develop tourism while preserving its culture.

(VOVWORLD) - The capital city of Hanoi has gone through many changes over the years. An exhibition called “Nep xua” (Traditional Customs) has opened at the Hanoi Museum to recall Hanoi as it was in the first half of the 20th century.

(VOVWORLD) - The second national cultural festival of the Dao ethnic minority group was held in the northern province of Thai Nguyen, attracting artists from 14 provinces across Vietnam.

(VOVWORLD) - The Imperial Citadel of Thang Long is a relic complex associated with the history of Thang Long-Hanoi. The huge architectural work was built over many historical periods and has become one of the most important monuments in Vietnam. Over the years, authorities and experts have given priority to preserving and promoting the cultural and historical values of the site.

(VOVWORLD) - Xoe dance is a unique art form in the cultural and religious life of the Thai ethnic minority in the northwestern region of Vietnam. Music is a fundamental element in creating an ecstatic, joyous, and festive atmosphere for the performance of Xoe. The harmonious combination of drums, gongs, panpipes, and other instruments has captivated many visitors.

(VOVWORLD) - Da Co Hoai Lang (Night Drumbeats for the Absent Husband) was composed by musician Cao Van Lau in 1919. It tells the love, anguish and pride of a young woman who awaits her husband’s return from the battlefield as she listens to the sound of war drums. Since then, Da Co Hoai Lang has been performed by generations of singers of Cai luong (Reformed Opera).

(VOVWORLD) - After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the “Things Everlasting (Dieu con mai)” concert series has returned, with the theme “Vietnam’s Aspiration”. The latest concert showcases the aspiration to develop Vietnam into a prosperous and powerful nation and honors healthcare workers who worked on the frontline battling the COVID-19 pandemic.

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