(VOVWORLD) - The clanging of electric trams, once a familiar part of daily life for generations of Hanoians, has been revived by the Metro Line 6 Project in the Ngu Xa-Truc Bach neighborhood. The project takes visitors several decades back in time, to a Hanoi with honeycomb coal stoves, ration coupons, wooden cupboards, and other everyday objects that stir the memories of older generations.

(VOVWORLD) - For ethnic Central Highlanders, folk dance is not only an art form but also a reflection of their community life and spiritual values. In Dak Lak Province, the cultural sector, together with local residents, particularly young people, is making concerted efforts to revive traditional dances.

(VOVWORLD) - The Dong Ho folk painting craft in Bac Ninh province has been inscribed on UNESCO‘s List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding. The recognition affirms Dong Ho painting’s universal value in terms of art, folk knowledge, cultural identity, and humanism, and will help to preserve and revive this tradition.

(VOVWORLD) - For the Tay and Nung ethnic communities in Thai Nguyen province, Then singing embodies collective memory and spiritual life, and links past and present. In 2019, it was inscribed by UNESCO as a Representative Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, a recognition that has strengthened efforts to preserve, promote, and pass on this unique musical tradition.

(VOVWORLD) - The 6th World Culinary Awards has just announced the list of outstanding global culinary destinations for 2025, and Vietnam has been honored as Asia’s Best Culinary Destination. Vietnamese cuisine is a delicate fusion of flavors and colors that reflects a cultural diversity from north to south. Each region tells its own story through its signature dishes.

(VOVWORLD) - Hanoi has set a target to make its cultural industry a key economic sector contributing 8% of the city’s GRDP by 2030. To meet this goal, the capital is actively developing music tourism.

(VOVWORLD) - Since the recent administrative merger, Hung Yen has been emerging as a cultural highlight on the Red River. The river flowing through it, in addition to providing abundant natural resources, offers a platform for cultural exchange.

(VOVWORLD) - Ethnic cultures in the northern midland province of Thai Nguyen have been preserved through generations. Amid the rapid changes of contemporary life, the sounds of folk songs, dances and traditional musical instruments still echo, linking the past with the present. Local folk culture and art clubs have become a vital bridge, helping ethnic communities not only safeguard but also promote their cultural treasures.

(VOVWORLD) - The sound of Khen (panpipes), a traditional musical instrument, is gradually disappearing in many Mong villages. In Ta So village, Sơn La province, the local people are doing an excellent job of preserving and teaching it.

(VOVWORLD) - The first Autumn Fair 2025, which ended in Hanoi this week, showcased a tapestry of cultural traditions from every region of Vietnam. Visitors were immersed in melodious songs, the rhythmic clatter of weaving looms, the bright colors and intricate patterns of brocade, and the rich aroma of Central Highlands coffee. Playful toy figurines called To he added a nostalgic touch, bringing back the simple joys of childhood.