(VOVworld) – Hang market is perhaps the only market in the northern port city of Hai Phong that still retains the characteristics of a rural market. It has provided childhood memories to many now far from home and an exciting experience of Vietnamese culture to foreign tourists. Let’s find out more in this report called “Hang market – a community-based cultural characteristic in Hai Phong” by To Tuan.

(VOVworld)- As in many other countries, stamp collecting is a popular hobby in Vietnam. For philatelists, collecting stamps is not just a way to learn about history, culture and art, but also a way to introduce the Vietnamese image to the world. VOV editor To Tuan reports.

(VOVworld)- The Hung Kings Temple festival, known as the Hung Kings’ Death Anniversary, is a major festival in Vietnam worshiping the Hung Kings, the founders of the nation. Falling on the 10th day of the third lunar month, the festival reflects the gratitude of generations of Vietnamese for their ancestors during a time of national construction and defense. This year’s festival is of special significance as it honors UNESCO’s recognition of Vietnam’s Hung Kings worship ritual as one of the world’s intangible cultural heritages.

(VOVworld)-Hanoi is famous for its Old Quarter, where each street is associated with a traditional craft. Many of these crafts are still practiced, reflecting cultural values typical of Hanoi. Last month, a Jewelry Craft Festival took place in the Old Quarter.

(VOVworld) - Chua village in Son Cong commune, Ung Hoa district on the outskirts of Hanoi is known as a poem village because local people have a great passion for poems and reciting poems. Many of the locals are poets and writers.

(VOVworld)- Ca Tru folk singing is a unique musical genre of Vietnam. In 2009, UNESCO recognized Ca Tru as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity in need of urgent protection. This is a great honor for Vietnam but also a task for the country to preserve and promote it in the modern world. VOV reporter To Tuan has a story about how the younger generation is preserving Ca Tru folk singing.

(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.