(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.

(VOVworld)-The 1945 August Revolution was an important milestone in Vietnamese history and opened a new page in Vietnam’s musical history, too. During this period, songwriters and musicians who were revolutionary activists wrote songs praising the new regime, the new society, President Ho Chi Minh, and the success of the revolution.

(VOVworld) - The 1945 August Revolution ended 80 years of colonial domination and opened a new era of freedom and independence for Vietnam. It was also a moment of rebirth for many national cultural and spiritual values and signaled a new development period for Vietnamese literature and poetry.

(VOVwolrd) - Located in the Red River Delta, Ha Nam province is home to a number of ancient cultures like the Dong Son and the Lieu Doi cultures which still exist today. It can boast of many historical relics, cultural festivals, and well-preserved traditional folk arts, including the traditional opera or Cheo, Chau Van shamanism religious singing, trance rituals, and A Dao singing. VOV’s To Tuan reports:

(VOVworld) - The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism is compiling a dossier to submit to UNESCO for recognition as a world cultural heritage. This is a great opportunity for Then singing to become better known around the globe. VOV’s Vinh Phong spotlights efforts to preserve this special music genre of Vietnam: