Although modern culture has been present in every corner of mountainous hamlets, the passion for melodies of Khen (panpine) has never ceased among men of the Mong ethnic group.
The epic poetry of the M’Nong ethnic people in the Central Highlands is often recited or even sung on leisurely nights, after the harvest season, during festivals, or while resting in the fields after a hard day’s work. Join us to learn more about this cultural treasure.
Boasting jaw-dropping scenery and standout cultural traits, Van Ho district in the northern mountainous province of Son La has paid due regarding to developing tourism and making it a spearhead economic sector.
Beyond just an arterial irrigation channel, the ancient well network in Gio An commune in Gio Linh district, Quang Tri province, holds a great deal of architectural and cultural value for the Cham ethnic people.
The inscription of the art of pottery making of the Cham people on UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent safeguarding will be a driving force to further promote measures to preserve the heritage.
A Culture, Sports and Tourism Festival of the Khmer ethnic minority people opened on the evening of November 6 in the Mekong Delta province of Soc Trang.
A charity programme, called “Warm winter in Son La", brought health and joy to ethnic people and children in Tan Xuan Commune, Van Ho district, northern Son La province from November 4 to 6.
The “Cong chieng”, or “gong”, is a traditional musical instrument of the Muong ethnic people, who consider it a treasure of their family and have strived to preserve it through the generations.
A cultural space dedicated to late President Ho Chi Minh was inaugurated on October 28 at the Tue Thanh Assembly Hall (or Thien Hau pagoda), a place for cultural and spiritual activities of the Hoa ethnic people and a famous tourist destination in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 5.
Xoe dance reflects the Thai ethnic people’s perspective on the world and all things, and is performed during Tet, festivals, and important events. The communes of Muong Lo in Yen Bai province, Muong So in Lai Chau province, Thuan Chau in Son La province, and Muong Lay and Dien Bien Phu city in Dien Bien province are considered “centres” of the dance.
Music is a fundamental element in creating an ecstatic, joyous and festive atmosphere for the performance of Xòe dances. The harmonious combination of drums, gongs, khen, and other instruments has captivated many visitors.
The northern moutainous province of Son La on September 17 held a ceremony to honour the art of Xoe dance of the Thai ethnic people which has been listed as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).
A total of 2,022 people will join a Xoe dance performance of the Thai ethnic people on September 24 night when the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai receives the UNESCO certificate for this art genre.
A total of 2,022 people will join a Xoe dance performance of the Thai ethnic people on September 24 night when the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai receives the UNESCO certificate for this art genre.
Ethnic people on the Dong Van Karst Plateau in Ha Giang province have developed apiculture from mint flowers. Honey is now a typical farm produce of the province and has contributed to local poverty reduction efforts.
The Bru-Van Kieu ethnic minority group have lived among the majestic Truong Son mountains in the Central Highlands for a long time. Through historical ups and downs, they have been able to preserve their traditional cultural values, such as customs, festivals, clothing, and music.
The northern mountainous province of Yen Bai has completed its preparation to host a ceremony to receive the UNESCO's certificate recognising the art of Xoe dance of the Thai ethnic people as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity on September 24, according to Vice Chairwoman of the provincial People’s Committee Vu Thi Hien Hanh.
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