(VOVworld) - The image of the pagoda and the sound of pagoda bells have become familiar to Vietnamese people helping them feel relaxed and calm. For many Vietnamese people, the sound of the pagoda bell is closely associated with nostalgic memories and reflect the cultural beauty of Vietnam.

(VOVworld)- Nung ethnic minority people in Phuc Sen commune in the northern province of Cao Bang have practiced the forging trade for hundreds of years. Located 10 km from Ma Phuc pass on National Highway 3, Phuc Sen commune is always noisy with the heavy sounds of forging.

(VOVworld) - In Vietnam, spring is the season of festivals. When peach and apricot flowers blossom, it’s time for ethnic minority groups throughout Vietnam to celebrate with spring festivals. During the early days of spring this year, Vietnamese ethnic minority groups gathered at the Culture and Tourism Village of Vietnamese Ethnic Groups in Hanoi to introduce their festivals.

(VOVworld)- According to Vietnamese tradition, during the early days of the new lunar year, Vietnamese people organize longevity celebration ceremonies to congratulate their parents and grandparents. This custom reflects the beauty of Vietnamese culture and the tradition of “Drinking water, remember its source”. It also demonstrates children’s gratitude to their parents and grandparents.

(VOVworld) - The northern province of Nam Dinh is known as the cradle of Vietnamese water puppetry with famous puppetry villages like Rach village and Chua villages. But very few people know about the wooden head puppetry of Dai Bi pagoda in Nam Giang commune. This is not only an art form but a spiritual discipline. It’s only performed on the night of worshiping Saints at Dai Bi pagoda.

(VOVworld) - No peach flowers, no drizzling spring rain, but Hanoians in Lam Ha district, Lam Dong province, celebrate Tet in a Hanoi way. 106 Hanoians here maintain the lifestyle and Tet custom of their hometown. Welcoming Tet in the hot, dry climate of the central highlands, their hearts lean towards Hanoi and its cold Tet holiday weather.

(VOVworld)- When spring comes, people in Chinh Kinh and Cu Loc villages in Nhan Chinh ward, in Thanh Xuan district, Hanoi follow a tradition of making square sticky rice cakes called Chung cakes to worship the village genie. The two villages worship the same village genie, therefore the communal house is named Cu Chinh. Over the years, this tradition has been preserved by local people.

(VOVworld) - During the last days before the traditional lunar New Year, local people in Son Vi village in Lam Thao district, Phu Tho province are rehearsing their drumming to prepare for the village festival, which will take place on the 3rd day of the first lunar month. The ceremonial drum sound makes passers-by pause for a moment to pray for good luck.

(VOVworld)- The Ho dynasty citadel in Thanh Hoa province, a World’s Cultural Heritage site has become a popular destination for national and international tourists. Preserving this heritage and promoting its values in tourism activities have become an urgent problem.

(VOVworld)- Vietnamese cultural heritages, especially those recognized by UNESCO are of great importance not only to Vietnamese people but also to mankind. The Vietnamese state has paid special attention to encouraging and facilitating individuals and organizations to join efforts to preserve and promote the heritages.