(VOVWORLD) - Empowered to communicate the deepest feelings, guqin – a plucked seven-string Chinese musical instrument. It has been played since ancient times, has been beloved by sages and Confucius and considered the most prestigious musical instrument in China. Vietnamese Doctor of Philosophy Nguyen Dien Tuan has a great passion for the guqin.

(VOVWORLD) - In comparison with Vietnamese writers, how does a foreign observer describe Vietnam’s rivers, markets, motorbikes, pho, and draft beer? Renowned contemporary German poet Jan Wagner provides a fascinating answer to that question in his book “Vietnamese Postcards: An everyday life in Vietnam”.

(VOVWORLD) - For the past 5 years, pianist Tran Le Bao Quyen and her brother, violinist Tran Le Quang Tien have held “Le Chauffage” (Warming Up), a series of annual classical music concerts to raise money for charity. Both are music majors studying in Germany but have been using their semester breaks to perform in Vietnam. After a one-year delay due to Covid-19, the siblings will return with the 4th “Le Chauffage” concert to be held on January 13 at the Hanoi Opera House.

(VOVWORLD) - When you visit a new country, you might consider taking an informative tour from a local guide. Imagine a tour in Hanoi that’s absolutely free, where a friendly guide leads you through the city, answers your questions, and shows you the best local cuisine spots. That’s the unique experience offered by Hanoi Free Tour Guides (HFTGs) located in the heart of the capital of Vietnam.

(VOVWORLD) - Hanoi is known as the “land of hundreds of occupations” with age-old craft villages, which are home to multiple tangible and intangible cultural heritages. Preserving and promoting cultural values and potential of craft villages are part of the effort to boost the local socio-economic development.

(VOVWORLD) - Made from the best silk fibers from Bao Loc in the central highlands province of Lam Dong, and by digital techniques combined with unique western style and design, DeSilk’s products demonstrate the aspirations of a Vietnamese woman, who wishes to make Vietnamese silk better known internationally.

(VOVWORLD) - From the ancient nomads of Central Asia to the royal courts of Europe, horse riding has woven its way into the fabric of human history. And now, it's found a place in the bustling streets of Hanoi. Take a ride with us to Hanoi Horse Club on the outskirts of Hanoi, where a slice of equestrian paradise awaits.

(VOVWORLD) - You love singing but you must be professionally trained to join a choir? Whether you're a seasoned vocalist or have never sung a note in your life, there's a place for you in Green Wind, the first ever community choir in Vietnam. Green Wind Choir believes that music is a universal language that has the extraordinary ability to bring people together, regardless of age, background, or experience.

(VOVWORLD) - The concept of Vietnam has not been properly defined in the minds of the second and third generations of Vietnamese people who were born and raised abroad. But after their trips back home, many of them decide to return to Vietnam and start a business, trying to connect Vietnam with other countries around the world. 78 years after Vietnam declared its independence (September 2, 1945), Vietnam has become a destination for many young overseas Vietnamese who aspire to actively contribute to the nation. VOV has the story.

(VOVWORLD) - Cultural integration fosters understanding, tolerance, and unity among individuals from different backgrounds. Music, in particular, possesses a strong ability to transcend barriers of age, gender, religion, and ethnicity. American artist Bryan Charles Wilson has dedicated himself to revitalizing Vietnamese traditional music by performing it on contemporary international instruments, aiming to breathe fresh life into the rich tradition of Vietnamese music.