(VOVWORLD) - As most ofthe Khmerethnic minority people in Vietnam are followers ofTheravada Buddhism, they build pagodas wherever they live. Pagodas are a place for spiritual and religious activities, for social interaction, and for preserving traditional cultural values. Pagodas hold a great importance in the cultural life of the Khmer community.

(VOVWORLD) - At Ho Chi Minh cultural spaces at schools in Binh Duong province, students can watch documentary films about the life and career of President Ho Chi Minh, read stories about him, and participate in educational games. Those activities help educate the younger generation about Vietnam’s tradition of patriotism and encourage them to strive harder in their studies and in their life.

(VOVWORLD) - The Rong house is a sacred symbol of several ethnic minorities in the Central Highlands, including the Xo Dang. With the support of authorities at all levels, the Xo Dang have encouraged artisans and local people to restore and preserve the traditional Rong houses for later generations.

(VOVWORLD) - The Vietnam Fine Arts Museum has received a musical composition “Little Thuy’s Minuet” from British musician Paul Zetter. Zetter was inspired to compose this piece when he saw the painting “Em Thuy” (Little Thuy) by well-known painter Tran Van Can (1910-1994) during his visit to the museum in 2000.

(VOVWORLD) - The show “Facing Infinity” debuted recently at the Hong Ha Theater in Hanoi, bringing the audience a new, creative approach to traditional theater. This is a collaborative project undertaken by the Lên Ngàn cultural hub, the Vietnam National Tuong Theatre,and choreographer Tu Hoang.

(VOVWORLD) - During the summer, ethnic minority children in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak have been learning how to play the gong, perform Xoang dancing, and write poems. These activities are helping the children enjoy their summer vacation to the fullest before returning to school for a new academic year.

(VOVWORLD) - When summer comes, Buon Ma Thuot city in the Central Highlands opens gong classes for local Ede ethnic minority students. Participants learn how to play the gong and other musical instruments and are encouraged to preserve the unique culture of their group.

(VOVWORLD) -Cheo (popular opera) in Dai Thanh commune used to be one the four most famous art forms in Hanoi’s Quoc Oai district in the old time, together with Liep Tuyet dô singing, Sai Son puppetry, and Duong Coc tuong theatrical singing. Cheo has been part of the life of villagers of all ages. They sing cheo whenever and wherever they feel like it, even when working in a field.

(VOVWORLD) - Ho Chi Minh city has organized many reading events to promote books and foster people’s reading habits. With many new models, effectively deployed in recent times, Ho Chi Minh city is considered a "bright spot" in developing reading culture. It is making efforts to get recognized by UNESCO as a World Book Capital.

(VOVWORLD) - An exhibition called "Dialogue" combining lacquerware, music, and 3D art videos is underway in Hanoi. It is the debut exhibition of De.lac, a group of artists carrying out art projects inspired by lacquer. The group includes painter Truong Hoang Hai, painter Nguyen Quang Vu, and painter and VFX artist Nguyen Doan Quang Huy.