(VOVworld)-Jew’s harp is one of popular musical instruments of ethnic minority groups in the central highlands region and H’mong ethnic group in northern province of Ha Giang. For H’mong ethnic people, Jew’s harps are not only a musical instrument but also a tool for them to express their love to each other.

(VOVworld)- The 4th Then singing festival held recently in Lang Son province revitalized the folk art of Tay and Nung ethnic minority groups in northern Vietnam. It also featured cultural values of local people like ritual ceremony, a collection of traditional Tinh musical instruments and samples of stilt houses of Tay ethnic group and a book of Nom scripts. The festival was like a miniature museum of special cultural heritage of Vietnam’s northern region.

(VOVworld)- With a 3,200 km coast, Vietnam has always been closely associated with the sea. Fishermen setting out on a voyage always pray to God to look after them and bring them luck.

(VOVworld)-The unique folk art of Cheo Tau- a form of traditional singing performed on a row boat remains popular in Tan Hoi commune on the outskirts of Hanoi. Now 6 centuries old, this folk art has been preserved by local people as a precious cultural heritage.

(VOVworld)- Hanoi’s 36 ancient guild streets have names beginning with the word “Hang” which refer to the craft or trade once associated with that street. As time has passed, the commerce in many “Hang” streets has changed, yet the temples in the Old Quarter dedicated to the ancestors of the original crafts remain an important part of Hanoi’s unique culture.

(VOVworld)- The Dao Khau ethnic minority group in Sin Ho district, Lai Chau province owns a rich archive of cultural traditions and customs, especially ancient books which feature the religious culture and script of Dao people. The preservation of this valuable archive is now of great concern. VOV5 takes a closer look.

(VOVworld)- Silk painting is a popular form of art in several Asian countries including China, Japan and Vietnam. With creativity and skillfulness, Vietnamese artists have created uniquely beautiful paintings featuring Vietnamese traditional culture. Throughout many turbulent times, the art of silk painting survives and grows together with the development of other Vietnamese arts.

(VOVworld) - Vietnam’s Central Highlands region is home to magnificent forests and several ethnic minority groups including M’Nong, Ede, Bana and Jarai. This is a mysterious and rich cultural land, which is famous not only for Gong culture, buffalo stapling, and rice wine nights, but also epic poems, which have been handed down from generation to generation.

(VOVworld)-Hanoi’s Old Quarter is a must-see for any visitor to the capital city. Visiting the old quarter these days, visitors can learn more about the life and cultural traditions of Hanoi as local people are jubilantly celebrating the Mid-Autumn festival.

(VOVworld)- The bamboo tree has long been associated closely with Vietnamese people’s life. During the war, Vietnamese people sharpened bamboo trees to make weapons to fight against foreign invaders.