(VOVworld) – Kim Hoang folk paintings which originates in Kim Hoang village, Hoai Duc district, Hanoi, flourished from the 18th to the 19th century. They mostly portray fixtures in the simple lives of people in the northern delta region, such as buffaloes, pigs, chicken, and village life on the Lunar New Year.

(VOVworld) – Dong Ho folk paintings are printed from woodblocks and created by Dong Ho villagers in Bac Ninh province. Each picture sends a philosophic message about morality, ethics, and religious beliefs.

(VOVworld) – A photographic exhibition about the Truong Sa (Spratly) Archipelago by Radio the Voice of Vietnam (VOV) journalist Nguyen My Tra during her trip to the islands this June, opened in Hanoi. This is the first time a that female journalist has organized a photo exhibition about Truong Sa which inspires the visitors with warm and deep sentiments.

(VOVorld) - Hanoi Museum in collaboration with Hanoi Ceramic Museum has hosted a thematic exhibition named “12 typical kinds of Vietnamese folk paintings”. The exhibition features excellent works from well-known painting genres such as the Dong Ho, Hang Trong, Sinh Village, Southern Do The, worship, Hue and Southern Glass, Kim Hoang, Fabric, and Scroll Fabric styles.

(VOVworld) – Nestled in the heart of Vietnam’s capital city, the Hanoi Opera House is an ideal venue for top-notch performances. As from this autumn forth, the Opera House will be hosting more classical shows to meet the public’s entertainment needs.

(VOVworld) – Vietnam’s Cham ethnic culture is being challenged by globalization and international integration. A recent workshop organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism and An Giang province raised the issue of protecting and promoting the Cham culture.

(VOVworld) – Vietnamese publishing companies have been working to export books and content to promote the national image.

(VOVworld) – After many years of efforts, the group “Dong Kinh co nhac” (Ancient music of Tonkin) has revived 16 traditional musical instruments which were created hundreds of years ago. The body of the instrument is made from wood and the strings are made from silk. This is the result of a project called “Singing a silk voice” by the group “Ancient music of Tonkin” in collaboration with the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation.

(VOVworld) – The kitchen plays an important role for every ethnic family in Vietnam. The cooking place is also a venue where rituals and other customs occur. Whenever a guest arrives, the host makes a fire to show hospitality.

(VOVworld) – Ai Lao singing and dancing is a traditional ritual only seen at the Giong festival in Phu Dong village, Gia Lam district, Hanoi. Ai Lao, one of the rare remaining ancient art forms of Vietnam, has spiritual, historical and cultural significance that needs to be preserved and promoted.