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Students of Thach Ha Town 1 Primary School in the central province of Ha Tinh perform Vi-Giam folk songs at a celebration of Vietnamese Teachers' Day (November 20). (Photo: VNA)

Vi-Giam folk singing revived in Ha Tinh schools

Since the Nghe Tinh Vi-Giam folk singing was officially recognised by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage of humanity in 2014, the central province of Ha Tinh has paid significant attention to preserving and promoting the art genre.

At the first-ever Quan ho village festival (Photo: VNA)

Festival celebrates 15 years of UNESCO-recognised Quan ho singing

More than 700 singers from 24 Quan ho (love duet) singing villages in the northern province of Bac Ninh on November 15 gathered at the first-ever Quan ho village festival, an event held to mark the 15th anniversary of the UNESCO’s recognition of the folk singing as an intangible cultural heritage element of humanity.

Heritage experience tour: creativity in the heart of Hanoi

Heritage experience tour: creativity in the heart of Hanoi

At this year’s Creative Design Festival, visitors can dive into unique tours enabling them to experience creative works crafted by artists, using Hanoi's iconic architecture as their canvas. Festival organisers aim to connect creativity across generations by mapping routes that blend art with history, giving new life to the city’s heritage sites.

A performance at the festival (Photo: VNA)

Bac Giang honours heritage of love duet singing

The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the northern province of Bac Giang recently hosted its eighth biennial Quan ho (love duet) singing, spotlighting the enduring legacy of the centuries-old musical tradition recognised by the UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage element of humanity.

Nam Ka Volcano in Dak Nong Geopark. (Photo: VNA)

Dak Nong Geopark earns global status again

The revalidation reflects Dak Nong’s efforts to protect and promote the values of the geopark and offers an opportunity to attract resources for the province’s sustainable socio-economic development.

A love duet singing performance at the fourth congress of the Vietnamese Cultural and Art Association in the Czech Republic (Photo VNA)

Vietnam cultural, art association in Czech Republic holds 4th congress

The Vietnamese Cultural and Art Association in the Czech Republic held its fourth congress on May 25, during which it resolved to improve the quality of its art performance programmes during the 2024-2028 period, helping popularise the image of the home country to the international community.

Vietnam develops railway tourism associated with “awakening” heritage

Vietnam develops railway tourism associated with “awakening” heritage

Travelling by train is currently a new trend, as rising prices of domestic air tickets are leading to an increase of 10-15% in tour prices. The railway industry, therefore, is striving to innovate and coordinate with tourism businesses to improve quality and associate tourism with “awakening” heritage.
Trang An: Destination of wonders

Trang An: Destination of wonders

The Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex, located at the southern edge of the Red River Delta in Ninh Binh province, comprises three protected areas: the Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, the Trang An - Tam Coc - Bich Dong Scenic Landscape, and the Hoa Lu Special-Use Forest. Recognised by UNESCO in 2014, it is the first mixed cultural and natural heritage site in Vietnam and Southeast Asia.
Military medical cave: A stunning gem on Cat Ba Archipelago

Military medical cave: A stunning gem on Cat Ba Archipelago

Once a field hospital during the resistance war against the US in the 1960s and 70s, Military medical cave has become a source of pride for the military medical sector of Vietnam. Situated on the Cat Ba Archipelago in Hai Phong city, the cave boasts a unique beauty that captivates visitors.
Artworks depicting Vietnam’s cultural heritage exhibited

Artworks depicting Vietnam’s cultural heritage exhibited

An awards ceremony for the 2023 painting competition on the cultural heritage of Vietnam through fine arts has been held and 100 artworks are being exhibited at the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum. Beyond the impressive total prize value, of over 40,700 USD, selected artworks also left viewers astonished.
Tam Chuc - A journey to heritage

Tam Chuc - A journey to heritage

Ha Nam province was honoured for the first time as a leading global destination for local culture at the recent World Tourism Awards. The province boasts an extensive collection of both tangible and intangible cultural heritage, reflecting the distinctive characteristics of the Red River Delta region. In particular, the Tam Chuc Tourist Area stands out as a prominent highlight of local tourism.