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11/07/2025

Temple of Literature’s history told through 3D mapping show

(VOVWORLD) - A 3D mapping film entitled "Historical Books in Stone" is being screened during night tours of the Temple of Literature in Hanoi. The show is expected to attract more visitors to experience the cultural and historical treasures of this relic site in a new way.

Temple of Literature’s history told through 3D mapping show

Temple of Literature’s history told through 3D mapping show

(VOVWORLD) - A 3D mapping film entitled "Historical Books in Stone" is being screened during night tours of the Temple of Literature in Hanoi. The show is expected to attract more visitors to experience the cultural and historical treasures of this relic site in a new way.

11/07/2025

Where the drums echo and towers stand, Cham culture lives on

(VOVWORLD) - The Cham, one of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups, reside mainly in the south central and southern regions, including Ninh Thuan (now part of Khanh Hoa province). The Cham people have a long-standing and distinctive cultural tradition of music, dance, literature, festivals, and architecture.

Where the drums echo and towers stand, Cham culture lives on

Where the drums echo and towers stand, Cham culture lives on

(VOVWORLD) - The Cham, one of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups, reside mainly in the south central and southern regions, including Ninh Thuan (now part of Khanh Hoa province). The Cham people have a long-standing and distinctive cultural tradition of music, dance, literature, festivals, and architecture.

06/07/2025

“Xam on the bus”: where tradition meets the pulse of modern life

(VOVWORLD) - Xam singing, a distinctive form of Vietnamese folk music originating in the Red River Delta, is traditionally performed in public spaces. Today, it has found a new and innovative stage: the double-decker bus. To bring this art form closer to the public, especially younger people, a tour called “Xam on the bus” has been launched, which lets passengers explore Hanoi by night while listening to traditional music.

“Xam on the bus”: where tradition meets the pulse of modern life

“Xam on the bus”: where tradition meets the pulse of modern life

(VOVWORLD) - Xam singing, a distinctive form of Vietnamese folk music originating in the Red River Delta, is traditionally performed in public spaces. Today, it has found a new and innovative stage: the double-decker bus. To bring this art form closer to the public, especially younger people, a tour called “Xam on the bus” has been launched, which lets passengers explore Hanoi by night while listening to traditional music.

01/07/2025

Traditional culture of Vietnam’s three regions converge in “Echoes of Heritage”

(VOVWORLD) - Nam Can Tho University has organized the program “Echoes of Heritage” to honor the nation’s cultural values. Showcasing a series of music and dance performances, the program offered an artistic journey that brought to life, both nationally and internationally recognized intangible cultural heritage, from the North, Central, and South of Vietnam.

Traditional culture of Vietnam’s three regions converge in “Echoes of Heritage”

Traditional culture of Vietnam’s three regions converge in “Echoes of Heritage”

(VOVWORLD) - Nam Can Tho University has organized the program “Echoes of Heritage” to honor the nation’s cultural values. Showcasing a series of music and dance performances, the program offered an artistic journey that brought to life, both nationally and internationally recognized intangible cultural heritage, from the North, Central, and South of Vietnam.

23/06/2025

Carrying the tune of tradition, Then singing thrives anew in Lang Son’s Tay community

(VOVWORLD) - Then singing is a unique folk music performed by Tay and Nung ethnic groups in north-eastern localities like Lang Son and Cao Bang province. In Khanh Xuan commune, Lang Son province, the local Tay people are trying to preserve and promote Then singing.

Carrying the tune of tradition, Then singing thrives anew in Lang Son’s Tay community

Carrying the tune of tradition, Then singing thrives anew in Lang Son’s Tay community

(VOVWORLD) - Then singing is a unique folk music performed by Tay and Nung ethnic groups in north-eastern localities like Lang Son and Cao Bang province. In Khanh Xuan commune, Lang Son province, the local Tay people are trying to preserve and promote Then singing.

20/06/2025

Don Ca Tai Tu emerges as a tourism magnet in Long An

(VOVWORLD) - Don Ca Tai Tu (amateur singing) is the soul of Long An province and the key to local tourism development. By combining this traditional art form with river tours, Long An has created a special travel experience for visitors to the Mekong Delta.

Don Ca Tai Tu emerges as a tourism magnet in Long An

Don Ca Tai Tu emerges as a tourism magnet in Long An

(VOVWORLD) - Don Ca Tai Tu (amateur singing) is the soul of Long An province and the key to local tourism development. By combining this traditional art form with river tours, Long An has created a special travel experience for visitors to the Mekong Delta.

07/06/2025

50 years of Hanoi stage art

(VOVWORLD) - Since national reunification in 1975, Hanoi’s stage art has achieved remarkable accomplishments and left a profound mark on the cultural and artistic life of Vietnam.

50 years of Hanoi stage art

50 years of Hanoi stage art

(VOVWORLD) - Since national reunification in 1975, Hanoi’s stage art has achieved remarkable accomplishments and left a profound mark on the cultural and artistic life of Vietnam.

30/05/2025

Museums bridge Ho Chi Minh City’s heritages

(VOVWORLD) - Ho Chi Minh City has 17 museums, of which 6 are privately owned. Each museum focuses on a single theme, such as history, fine arts, war, ao dai (traditional long dress), or women. These thriving museums link cultural heritages to the community.

Museums bridge Ho Chi Minh City’s heritages

Museums bridge Ho Chi Minh City’s heritages

(VOVWORLD) - Ho Chi Minh City has 17 museums, of which 6 are privately owned. Each museum focuses on a single theme, such as history, fine arts, war, ao dai (traditional long dress), or women. These thriving museums link cultural heritages to the community.

27/05/2025

“Prison Diary in Foreign Languages” celebrates President Ho Chi Minh’s greatness

(VOVWORLD) - Among the cultural legacies left by President Ho Chi Minh and recognized as national treasures of Vietnam, his “Prison Diary” stands out as an extraordinarily important work. Alongside Nguyen Du’s “The Tale of Kieu”, it is one of the most frequently translated Vietnamese literary works. Dr. Vo Xuan Que, who lives in Finland, recently compiled a collection of these translations entitled“Prison Diary in Foreign Languages”.

“Prison Diary in Foreign Languages” celebrates President Ho Chi Minh’s greatness

“Prison Diary in Foreign Languages” celebrates President Ho Chi Minh’s greatness

(VOVWORLD) - Among the cultural legacies left by President Ho Chi Minh and recognized as national treasures of Vietnam, his “Prison Diary” stands out as an extraordinarily important work. Alongside Nguyen Du’s “The Tale of Kieu”, it is one of the most frequently translated Vietnamese literary works. Dr. Vo Xuan Que, who lives in Finland, recently compiled a collection of these translations entitled“Prison Diary in Foreign Languages”.

17/05/2025

Train journey explores Vietnam’s land of martial arts

(VOVWORLD) - In early May, Binh Dinh province launched a train excursion called “Cultural Journey to the Land of Martial Arts.” The inaugural trip carried 100 people, offering them a unique opportunity to explore the culture, cuisine, and folk arts of the region between Quy Nhon city and Dieu Tri town.

Train journey explores Vietnam’s land of martial arts

Train journey explores Vietnam’s land of martial arts

(VOVWORLD) - In early May, Binh Dinh province launched a train excursion called “Cultural Journey to the Land of Martial Arts.” The inaugural trip carried 100 people, offering them a unique opportunity to explore the culture, cuisine, and folk arts of the region between Quy Nhon city and Dieu Tri town.