(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.

(VOVworld)- The winners of the ‘Bui Xuan Phai - For the Love of Hanoi’ Awards have been announced at a ceremony in Hanoi. The Idea Prize was awarded to a group from the Co Loa Vestiges Preservation Centre who wanted to revive the week-long Quang Chieu colored lantern festival that used to be held at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel. The idea is expected to rekindle the Citadel's spirit by restoring a spiritual and cultural ritual that was practiced here nearly 1,000 years ago.

(VOVworld)- Hanoi is the cradle of several genres of traditional arts including Cheo or traditional opera. The Hanoi Cheo Theater has, over the years, played an important role in preserving and promoting the art. The theater is celebrating its 60th founding anniversary this year.

(VOVworld) - Hanoi has announced a plan to name the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long at 18 Hoang Dieu Street Hanoi, an historical and cultural park. The imperial city has been recognized as a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO.