[VOVWORLD] - In a small village in Ky Lua ward, Lang Son province, amid looms, weaving machines, and rows of indigo-dyed fabric, the Nung Phan Slinh women of Hop Tan hamlet are preserving their traditional embroidery and brocade-weaving craft and the cultural legacy of their people. Every motif woven into a garment reflects the lifestyle, customs, and spirit of the Nung ethnic community.

[VOVWORLD] - Famed for its masterful statue sculpture and lacquer gilding, Son Dong craft village in Hanoi has entered a new era after officially joining the World Crafts Council and the World Creative Craft Cities Network on May 8. The recognition opens up major opportunities to elevate the village’s brand and product value on the international market.

[VOVWORLD] - Many young people in Lam Thuong commune, Lao Cai province, are turning traditional stilt houses and a rich indigenous culture into tourism industry. Their efforts are creating sustainable livelihoods at home, preserving ethnic identities, and promoting tourism of Vietnam’s northern mountain region.

[VOVWORLD] - Women’s unions in Thai Nguyen province have launched “Safe Village” and “Safe Residential Area” models to create a healthy environment for women and girls in communities. The initiatives have also helped raise public awareness about civilized and united neighborhoods.

[VOVWORLD] - A community project called “Sketching Heritage” has attracted many young architects to Lo Village, Hoa Hiep ward, Dak Lak province, to capture the traditional architecture of this coastal village through sketches.

[VOVWORLD] - Phu Tan commune in An Giang province is the birthplace of Hoa Hao Buddhism. The local Buddhist community practices its faith in line with its principles and teachings, with support from local authorities in accordance with the law.

[VOVWORLD] - Vietnam’s craft villages are engines of economic value and the soul of the nation, where cultural identity converges with time-honored vocation. Tapping into their potential for development is a promising path but, amid rapid renewal and urbanization, preserving craft villages’ architecture face challenges.

[VOVWORLD] - Leaving the busy docking area of Ha Long, a small speedboat carries us gliding past towering limestone karsts rising from Ha Long Bay, twice recognized by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage site. Tucked within this majestic seascape is Vung Vieng fishing village, a quiet haven far from the noise and pace of modern life, inviting visitors to slow down and take it all in.

[VOVWORLD] - Ha Tien ward has emerged as a standout in An Giang province’s drive to eliminate temporary and dilapidated housing. It has repaired 12 homes for poor and near-poor households and built 18 new houses – at a total cost of 70,000 USD, 24% above the regulated quota.

(VOVWORLD) - There is a village in Lai Vung commune, Dong Thap province, that makes wooden chopping boards. For more than 70 years, Dinh An craft village has been building its reputation in the region.