(VOVworld)- Vietnam has more than 8,900 festivals including more than 7,000 folk festivals. They are intangible cultural heritages which have been preserved and promoted nationwide.

(VOVworld) – A reformed opera performance called “Breaking dawn" featuring the revolutionary career of communist soldier Phan Dang Luu has been introduced to the public. Featuring the comradeship, patriotism and heroic sacrifice of patriot Phan Dang Luu in a new way, the play has run for three nights at the Hong Ha theater.

(VOVworld)- Many activities are underway nationwide to celebrate the 12th National Party Congress. A series of Vietnamese films are being screened to mark both this occasion and the 86th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam and welcome the new Lunar Year 2016.

(VOVworld)- The Vietnam Union of Arts and Literature Associations convened its ninth national congress in Hanoi on January 8th and 9th. 475 delegates represented 40,000 writers and artists nationwide. The delegates reviewed artists’ contribution to the development of Vietnamese culture and set out tasks for the coming years.

(VOVworld)- Archaeological research has proved the Vietnamese people’s presence on Hoang Sa and Truong Sa for thousands of years ago. Cultural activities and traditions of the Vietnamese people have contributed to safeguarding national sovereignty.

(VOVworld)- Vietnam became a member of the ASEAN Community on December 31st, 2015. This creates a chance for Vietnam to further promote cultural integration and its cultural identity.

(VOVworld)- Traditional theaters play an important role in Vietnamese culture. Despite the rapid development of contemporary art genres and the entertainment industry in Vietnam, traditional theaters continue to inspire both Vietnamese and foreign audience.

(VOVworld)- An exhibition featuring woodblocks and official administrative papers of the Nguyen Kings has opened in Hanoi. The exhibition is part of activities to honor Vietnam’s documentary heritage and the Nguyen dynasty’s contributions to the historical records.

(VOVworld) - Vietnam’s folk game tug-of-war and its ritual was recognized as a multinational project for the safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO at the 10th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Namibia. Vietnam now has 10 UNESCO-recognized world cultural heritages.

(VOVworld)- The Thang Long Royal Citadel was recognized as a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO five years ago. Many archaeological research activities have been carried out to evaluate, preserve, and promote this heritage.