(VOVWORLD) - Amid the familiar sounds of saws and chisels and the scent of fresh wood, Hữu Bằng craft village in Hanoi is embarking on a new journey. The same craftsmen remain devoted to carpentry, but today they must also listen to the market, diversify designs, and rethink sales strategies to sustain their livelihoods. Join us on a tour of Huu Bang carpentry village, where a traditional craft is adapting to thrive in a modern rhythm.

(VOVWORLD) -As Tet (Lunar New Year) approaches, Bao An incense-making village in Mai Phu commune (formerly Thach My commune, Thach Ha district), Ha Tinh province, is bustling as villagers race to supply fragrant incense sticks for the market. Thanks to the skill and experience of local artisans, Bao An incense has become a trusted choice for households worshipping their ancestors during Tet.

(VOVWORLD) -Khmer brocade weaving has been existing for centuries in Sray Skoth hamlet in An Cu commune, An Giang province. Locals produce sophisticated brocade using natural dyes that give it a distinctive Khmer identity.

(VOVWORLD) -Cao hamlet in Con Minh commune, Thai Nguyen province, is famous for its handmade canna vermicelli. Women play a central role in preserving the traditional craft while developing it to improve household incomes and the local economy.

(VOVWORLD) -The Cam Gia peach-growing region in Gia Sang ward, Thai Nguyen province, is nationally renowned for its ornamental and ancient bonsai peach trees. After enduring severe flooding over the past two years, residents living along the Cau River are working tirelessly to revive production, diversifying peach varieties and other flowers to serve the upcoming Lunar New Year or Tet.

(VOVWORLD) - Using herbal ingredients gathered from forests, the Tay people in Pac Nghe hamlet, Cho Ra commune, Thai Nguyen province, have developed and sustained a traditional incense-making craft for decades. Closely linked to their spiritual life, the craft preserves Tay culture while providing a stable income for local households.

(VOVWORLD) - Located in My Phong ward, Dong Thap province, My Phong flower village is the largest Tet (Lunar New Year) flower-growing hub in the former Tien Giang province. Hundreds of households supply Tet flowers to localities throughout the region. At this time of year, local farmers are working hard to tend their crops, many of them eating and sleeping in the field to make sure their flowers bloom on schedule and meet the highest quality standards for the Lunar New Year.

(VOVWORLD) - The La Xuyen wood-carving village, formerly in Yen Ninh commune, Y Yen district, Nam Dinh province, and now located in Vu Duong commune, Ninh Binh province, has long been known as the cradle of northern Vietnam’s most renowned traditional wood sculpture. With a history spanning a thousand years, the village is not only an economic pillar of the local community but also a living museum of Vietnamese culture.

(VOVWORLD) - Ta So Hamlet 1 in Moc Chau ward, Son La province, home to the Mong ethnic group, is located at “Heaven’s Gate,” about 20 kilometers from the center of Moc Chau. The locals, who once relied solely on corn and rice cultivation, now earn income from community-based tourism. The beautiful landscapes are already attractive to tourists, and villagers are now working to preserve their unique culture.

(VOVWORLD) - Following the administrative merger in Lang Son province, the ecological and cultural space of Huu Lien commune has expanded. The commune was recently honored with the ASEAN Community Tourism Award for its success in preserving and promoting indigenous values.