Vietnam’s cultural picture in 2013

Vietnam’s cultural picture in 2013

(VOVworld) – UNESCO recognition of music and songs of Vietnam’s southern region called Don ca tai tu is one of prominent cultural event in Vietnam in 2013. In...
Vietnam sculpture exhibition 2013

Vietnam sculpture exhibition 2013

(VOVworld) – The recent 5th national sculpture exhibition in Hanoi reviewed the 10-year development of Vietnam’s sculpture and acknowledged contributions made by a new generation of sculptors, who have...
Vietnam as a member of UNESCO World Heritage Committee

Vietnam as a member of UNESCO World Heritage Committee

(VOVworld) – Vietnam became an official member of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee on November 20, 2013. The admission confirms Vietnam’s regional and global prestige in managing and preserving world heritage...
Hoi An for green, clean heritage

Hoi An for green, clean heritage

(VOVworld) – Heritage preservation combined with sustainable tourism is one of Vietnam’s strategic goals. The world heritage site of Hoi An has provided a lesson in heritage preservation for other...
Truc Lam Zen’s spirit of entering into life

Truc Lam Zen’s spirit of entering into life

(VOVworld) – Buddhism was introduced in Vietnam in 1st century BC and is enriching the nation’s spiritual life. But only since the Truc Lam Zen sect was founded by King Tran Nhan...
Promoting values of village customary law

Promoting values of village customary law

(VOVworld) – Vietnam’s cultural treasure boasts the laws of folk customs. Village regulations are distinctive, reflecting people’s compliance with the community
Terraced field farming culture in northern Vietnam

Terraced field farming culture in northern Vietnam

(VOVworld) – Vietnam’s northern mountains provide a wealth of inspiration to photographers. The region attracts tourists for its unspoiled beauty and winding terraced fields nestled in the valleys and mountain slopes...
Thang Long Puppetry Theater sets Asian record

Thang Long Puppetry Theater sets Asian record

(VOVworld) – Vietnam’s Thang Long Puppetry Theater has won recognition by the India-based Asian Book of Records for “being the only theatre in Asia that performs water puppetry...
“Communal house dialogue” exhibition

“Communal house dialogue” exhibition

(VOVworld) – For generations, the communal house has been a center for preserving and promoting the traditional values, customs, and habits of the Vietnamese village. The recent exhibition “Communal house...
“Memorial Day”, a post-war story

“Memorial Day”, a post-war story

(VOVworld) – American war veteran Brian Delate, who is also an actor and author of the play “Memorial Day”, said the play has many details from his real life and stories...
Festivals of Luu Quang Vu’s plays

Festivals of Luu Quang Vu’s plays

(VOVworld) – Hanoians were treated to a special theatrical event, the festival of plays by talented playwright Luu Quang Vu in early September. The festival, which commemorated the 25th anniversary of the...
Humanity, optimism filled “Prison diary”

Humanity, optimism filled “Prison diary”

(VOVworld) – In his revolutionary career, President Ho Chi Minh wrote many historic documents and famous works, including a collection of poems called “Prison diary”. The work is a self-portrait in...
Rural culture in Phu Luu village

Rural culture in Phu Luu village

(VOVworld) – Phu Luu, a village in Bac Ninh province, is home to many historical relics sites. The area has been urbanized, yet still retains cultural traditions
Building Vietnamese culture imbued with national identity

Building Vietnamese culture imbued with national identity

(VOVworld) – Vietnam is reviewing the implementation of a Party resolution on “Building and developing the Vietnamese culture imbued with advancement and national identity”. Starting from 1998, the resolution implementation has...