(VOVworld) – In his revolutionary career, President Ho Chi Minh wrote many historic documents and famous works, including a collection of poems called “Prison diary”. The work is a self-portrait in poems, reflecting the humane and optimistic soul of the profound communist and poet Ho Chi Minh.

(VOVworld) – The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has submitted the dossier of Don ca tai tu or amateur singing to UNESCO for recognition of the art as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity.

(VOVworld) – 20 years ago Vietnam’s Hue imperial relic complex was the first to be recognized by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage site. Since then the number of Vietnam’s recognized heritage items has been on the rise, including natural, tangible, intangible and documentary heritage.

(VOVworld) – Phu Luu, a village in Bac Ninh province, is home to many historical relics sites. The area has been urbanized, yet still retains cultural traditions.

(VOVworld) – Vietnam is reviewing the implementation of a Party resolution on “Building and developing the Vietnamese culture imbued with advancement and national identity”. Starting from 1998, the resolution implementation has helped Vietnam preserve its national distinctiveness and absorb quintessence of world culture.

(VOVworld) – 5 years ago, Hanoi was expanded, to cover Ha Tay province, Me Linh district of Vinh Phuc province and 4 communes in Luong Son district of Hoa Binh province. The expansion enhances the capital city’s profile during its new development period, but poses social management issues. How to protect the cultural essence of Doai area, which includes parts of Ha Tay, Vinh Phuc and Hanoi? VOV looks for the answer.

(VOVworld) – When a child is born, his or her parents and grandparents want to give him or her a beautiful name which embodies their aspirations and understanding of life. VOV looks at the naming habits of the Vietnamese people.

(VOVworld) – The lullaby, a priceless cultural asset of the Vietnamese, has passed down to children the spiritual values of the community. The lullaby is also a precious life-affirming lesson that helps form personalities and ethics. The Vietnamese culture sector is making an effort to preserve the lullaby.

(VOVworld) – A brotherhood was formed long ago between ancient villages in Kinh Bac, a region dubbed the cradle of the northern delta. Throughout thousands of years, this cultural feature is still being preserved and promoted.

(VOVworld) – The book “Vietnam - the land of Dragons and Fairies” by Russian author Daria Mishukova was introduced to Vietnamese readers in Hanoi early this month. Mishukova herself translated her book which gives readers an insight into Vietnam’s culture from a foreigner’s point of view into Vietnamese.