The northwestern province of Dien Bien is home to 19 ethnic groups, each with its own distinctive cultural identity, particularly reflected in traditional clothing. For these communities, the craft of brocade weaving and embroidery is not only a long-standing tradition but also a vital cultural symbol that deserves preservation.
In recent years, many localities in the northern Lai Chau province have adopted creative and effective approaches, to implement Resolution No. 04 of the Provincial Party Committee on preserving and promoting the fine traditional cultural identities of ethnic groups, in connection with tourism development.
In 2019, the practice of Then in several provinces, including Bac Ninh, was inscribed by UNESCO on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Following this recognition, Bac Ninh rolled out comprehensive measures, including a master plan on safeguarding ethnic cultural heritage through 2030.
In addition to teaching and transmission, many localities have integrated Then into modern life. In Quang Ninh and Lang Son, community-based tourism featuring Then performances has provided livelihoods for local residents while supporting the preservation of this cultural heritage.
Chairman of the National Assembly’s Ethnic Council Lam Van Man said education and training in ethnic minority and mountainous areas have seen major recent achievements in general education, designated admissions and vocational, pre-university and university training.
Around 50 stalls will introduce specialties of the northern mountainous region, from forest vegetables and smoked meats to sticky rice, herbal liquors, and handmade brocades.
The commendation of outstanding workers who are Party members, real estate remaining a promising investment channel in 2025, and two traditional craft villages of Vietnam recognised as members of the Global Network of Creative Craft Cities were among news highlights last weekend.
The Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism will host a series of cultural activities from February 14-16 to celebrate the Lunar New Year (Tet).
On January 16, the Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism of Dak Lak Province distributed numerous sets of gongs, musical instruments and traditional attire of ethnic groups to 33 cultural clubs and art teams across 14 districts, towns, and cities.
A series of cultural activities and art performance to welcome spring imbued with unique cultural identities of Vietnam's ethnic groups will be featured in a programme at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in the outskirts of Hanoi from January 1 to 31, 2025.
A photo exhibition titled "Colors of Vietnam’s Ethnic Groups" opened at the Centre for Fine Arts and Photography Appraisal and Exhibition in Hanoi on November 18.
The Great Solidarity of Ethnic Groups - Vietnamese Cultural Heritage Week 2024 will take place at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Hanoi from November 16-24, according to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
The Vietnamese Ethnic Culture and Tourism Village in the suburb of Hanoi will host a series of activities to introduce the culture and traditions of the 54 ethnic groups from now until August 31.
