(VOVWORLD) - For the first time, 21 paintings by Emperor Ham Nghi will be revealed to the public. Starting Tuesday, the Kiên Trung Palace, a newly restored gem of Hue’s Imperial City, will host "Sky, Mountain, Water | Allusive Panorama," the largest retrospective ever dedicated to a hero of the resistance and an overlooked artist for over a century.

(VOVWORLD) - Rooted in the Red River Delta, Cheo – a traditional theatrical art genre – has flourished for centuries, blending music, storytelling, and cultural identity into a captivating art form. Cheo expresses a rich spectrum of emotions—from lyrical romance to playful satire. But how can we keep this heritage alive in modern times? Digitization, education, and creative fusion with contemporary music are making Cheo more accessible while preserving its essence. Today, we’ll explore the timeless beauty of Cheo melodies and the innovative ways it continues to thrive. To guide us on this journey is People's Artist Le Tuan Cuong, Deputy Director of the Vietnam National Cheo Theater, and People's Artist Thuy Ngan, who has 45 years of experience and is a professor at the Hanoi University of Theatre and Cinema.

(VOVWORLD) - Imagine waking up in a place that's nothing like home. The language, the rhythm of life—everything feels brand new. You’re not sure how to fit in or where to even start. How do you adapt? How do you connect with locals beyond just knowing a few words? Let's find out if these challenges really matter for foreign students getting ready to spend this Lunar New Year here in Vietnam!

(VOVWORLD) - Start-up companies, characterized by their innovation, agility, and growth potential, are essential for economic development and technological advancement. But they often face significant hurdles, including limited funding, lack of expertise, and difficulty in accessing markets. The Standard Chartered Foundation’s Co4Growth program recognizes these challenges and offers a solution: collaborative growth. By fostering strategic partnerships and providing essential resources, Co4Growth propels start-ups toward sustainable success.

(VOVWORLD) - Nestled in the mountains of Suoi Giang Commune, Van Chan District, Yen Bai Province, the ancient Shan Tuyết tea trees are a treasured feature of the breathtaking northwestern landscape. More than just a prized product of the Mong people, these trees hold a unique allure that sparks curiosity and admiration. Today, we invite you to uncover the secrets behind Shan Tuyet tea. At the heart of this journey is tea artisan Dao Duc Hieu, a Hanoi man who left behind the bustle of city life to dedicate himself to making Shan Tuyet tea so special.

(VOVWORLD) - Dancesport, a harmonious blend of movement and music, is more than a sport - it’s also an expressive art form. What makes dancesport remarkable is its inclusivity. Even individuals with impaired vision can excel and dance gracefully. The first National Dancesport Competition for visually impaired people with the theme "Step and Sway" took place in Hanoi last Wednesday, drawing more than 100 visually-impaired athletes from 10 dance sport clubs in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and a number of provinces. Let’s see how they can do things that even sighted people find it challenging.

(VOVWORLD) - Orchestral music may be considered boring, tedious, and neglected among the young generations amid the rise of social media and other forms of entertainment. But what if we take the familiar melodies in our childhood, and turn them into grand orchestral compositions? That’s what the Concert of Childhood Memory (CCM) did to become the most successful series of instrumental music events in Vietnam. After eight years of bringing nostalgia to its audiences, CCM’s success shows no sign of slowing down. In an era of rapid social media content, what draws the youth to an orchestral concert over two hours long? Let’s find out.

(VOVWORLD) - Hanoi, Vietnam's capital, is known for its culture, history, distinctive architecture, and – on a more intimate scale – its narrow alleys. These passageways connect the ancient houses of the city’s center and tie Hanoi to its ancient past. Today’s show will explore these hidden alleys to find out how they came to be and what makes them so cherished by Hanoians.

(VOVWORLD) - Look around you and name three things made of glass. Anybody see what I see? A window, a drinking glass, and a phone screen. Yes, glass is everywhere. It's a solid and transparent material used in many everyday items, often without us noticing. Despite being typically described as brittle and fragile, the glass in this story is transformed into sophisticated works of art that endure over time. Pham Hong Vinh, known as the “golden hand” and a pioneer of glass paintings in Vietnam, shares the story of how he breathes new life into this see-through material.

(VOVWORLD) - Numerous relics and heritage sites in the central city of Hue, built hundreds of years ago during the Nguyen Dynasty, have weathered both historical upheavals and natural disasters, leaving many of them in serious disrepair. The Hue Monuments Conservation Centre is at the forefront of efforts to restore these treasures while preserving their original essence.