(VOVWORLD) - Every spring, localities in the northern mountain province of Lai Chau hold festivals to express their gratitude to Heaven and Earth for bountiful harvests and other blessings, and their hope for a peaceful, happy, prosperous new year.

(VOVWORLD) - Quang Yen town in Quang Ninh province is home to more than 120 family clans. Every spring these clans hold ancestral commemoration ceremonies to honor their forefathers, particularly Tien Cong, who explored and founded the fertile Ha Nam island, which is now part of Quang Yen.

(VOVWORLD) - Spring is the season of love. For the Tay ethnic people in Quang Binh district, Ha Giang province, a wedding is not only a ceremony for a couple to become husband and wife but also an opportunity to showcase their cultural identity through Quan Lang songs. These lyrical melodies, performed by elders, include words of guidance and best wishes for the bride and groom.

(VOVWORLD) - The Pa Then ethnic group in the northern province of Ha Giang has a tradition of celebrating Tet (Lunar New Year) early. Every year at the end of the 12th lunar month, when local people are free from their farming work, the Pa Then begin their Tet festivities with traditional rituals.

(VOVWORLD) -Lao Bao border market takes place every Saturday at the Lao Bao Trade Center in the border area between Vietnam’s Quang Tri province and Laos’ Savanakhet province. People from both countries not only trade goods but also meet, have fun, and exchange cultures.

(VOVWORLD) - Du Ke, referred to by the Khmer community in southern Vietnam as Gian Bau theatre, is an integral part of local life. This 100-year-old art form, which has been recognized as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage, continues to be preserved and cherished by the Khmer.

(VOVWORLD) - The Dao ethnic community in Son La province have seen their material and spiritual life improve in recent years. During this time they have worked to ensure their unique cultural identity won’t be lost.

(VOVWORLD) - An exhibition of contemporary art called “Imprints of Honorable Cultural Tradition” is taking place at the Temple of Literature in Hanoi. Now in its third edition, the exhibition’s theme this year, “Thien Quang” (Light from the sky), is inspired by the rich cultural heritage of ancient Thang Long, now Hanoi. The exhibition promises the public an intriguing experience.

(VOVWORLD) - Many countries have successfully applied investment and funding models in the cultural sector, creating sustainable values for the community. Vietnam can learn from these models and creatively adapt them to its own conditions.

(VOVWORLD) - The most outstanding artworks selected at the 2024 Youth Fine Arts Festival are now on display in Hanoi until next February. These works reflect Vietnam’s vibrant contemporary fine arts scene.