(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.

(VOVWORLD) - For many people, a cancer diagnosis can significantly impact their willpower. Anxiety, depression, and distress are common among cancer patients, even those who have survived, according to the US National Institute of Health. The Salt Cancer Initiative, a social enterprise with the motto “You don’t have to fight cancer alone,” was established to provide cancer patients with knowledge, hope, and a supportive community.

(VOVWORLD) - The lotus flower has long held a special place in the hearts of the Vietnamese people. It is a symbol of purity, serenity, beauty, and aspiration to grow. But Hanoi’s lotus-growing area has shrunk due to increasing urbanization. The municipal authorities are making an effort to preserve Bach Diep lotuses, develop new lotus species, and maximize the value of lotuses.

(VOVWORLD) - Digital transformation in tourism is a shift to a customer-centered business model based on a digital value chain. Digital transformation requires businesses in the field to have long-term strategies and innovation from the organization to human resources and the business model.

(VOVWORLD) - Since early June this year, the RB Club for blind and visually impaired children in Hanoi has been holding morning classes to teach the kids Braille, maths, navigation and mobility techniques, computer skills, singing, dancing, and making pictures using colored buttons.

(VOVWORLD) -Vietnam has submitted a dossier to seek UNESCO recognition for Cheo, Vietnamese traditional opera, as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This is a good opportunity to promote Vietnamese folk art to the world and make the community aware of the need to preserve Cheo. To that end, Vietnam is diversifying performances of contemporary Cheo and inspiring young people to get involved in this art form.

(VOVWORLD) -Artist Tuyet Tuyet has gotten millions of views on YouTube, TikTok, and Facebook for videos in which she sings Chau Van (Vietnamese ritual singing), plays the dan nguyet (moon-shaped lute), and teaches students of different ages, backgrounds, and nationalities, but particularly students who are visually impaired. Tuyet Tuyet’s dedication to preserving and advancing Chau Van is unwavering.

(VOVWORLD) - In today's fast-paced world filled with top charts and pop and hip-hop music, traditional music genres continue to thrive. As the festive spring atmosphere envelops Vietnam, people seem to cherish the enduring values of national tradition and cultures. Join us on a journey to downtown Hanoi, where we'll delve into the revival of timeless melodies through Vietnamese traditional Ca tru and xam singing.