(VOVWORLD) - Sa Chau village—once part of Giao Chau commune in Nam Dinh province and now part of Giao Hung commune, Ninh Binh province—has long been famous for its fish sauce. Golden drops made from fresh seafood and pure salt by skilled local artisans capture the essence of sea and sky. This fish sauce is a culinary staple of the northern delta that is trusted by consumers in many provinces.

(VOVWORLD) - Just 20 kilometers from the center of Kon Tum ward in Quang Ngai province, Kon Jong village of the Xo Dang ethnic people nestles peacefully amid lush rubber and coffee plantations and verdant forests. Flowing nearby is the picturesque Dak Loi stream—a destination for eco-tourists seeking a return to nature.

(VOVWORLD) - The humble palm-leaf raincoat has long been a familiar shield against sun and rain for the residents of Yen Lac hamlet, Xuan Loc commune, Ha Tinh province. For centuries, the raincoat weaving profession here has been preserved.

(VOVWORLD) - A group of Dao Tien ethnic women in Thai Nguyen province spend their days beside an embroidery frame, patiently stitching designs. They are the “fire keepers” of brocade embroidery.

(VOVWORLD) - The national “One Commune, One Product” (OCOP) program in Vinh Long has powerfully driven rural economic growth. More than 1,000 local farm products now meet OCOP standards, boasting high quality and attractive designs. These goods have boosted farmers’ incomes while serving as “homeland ambassadors,” showcasing the unique character of the Mekong Delta.

(VOVWORLD) -Thuy Xuan incense village on Huyen Tran Cong Chua street 7 kilometers from downtown Hue, enchants visitors with dazzling displays of incense sticks and colorful village scenery. Nestled between Vong Canh hill and the tomb of King Tu Duc, Thuy Xuan has become a prime stop for travelers to the ancient capital.

(VOVWORLD) - Indigo dyeing on linen is a traditional craft of the Mong ethnic people, deeply embedded in their cultural identity.

(VOVWORLD) - The Son Tra tree—a native tree also known as wild apple, hawthorn, or by its scientific name docynia indica—is part of the daily life of the Mong ethnic people in Nam Nghiep hamlet, Ngoc Chien commune, Son La province. Nam Nghiep is home to the largest Son Tra forest in Vietnam. The local administration and people are working together to turn the tree into a special tourism product.

(VOVWORLD) - 300 years ago, Vietnamese settlers moving southward stopped in Long Dien (then part of Ba Ria-Vung Tau, now in Ho Chi Minh city) to establish homes and livelihoods. As the population grew, so did agricultural and handicraft trades—including bronze casting. Through centuries of evolution, locals have kept their traditional craft alive, ensuring that the Long Dien bronze brand remains a proud name even in today’s modern technological era.

(VOVWORLD) - Rach village in Hong Quang ward, Ninh Binh province (formerly part of Nam Truc district, Nam Dinh province) is celebrated as one of the cradles of northern Vietnam’s historic water puppetry. Centuries later, the village is breathing new life into the folk art.