News

BOND Quartet’s music video highlights Hạ Long Bay’s hidden beauty

Thursday, Apr 10, 2025

The video was filmed shortly after BOND’s live concert in Hà Nội in October, with the all-female group dressed in traditional Vietnamese áo dài while performing Victory, one of their most iconic compositions.

Life & Style

Stepping into tradition with wooden sandals

Sunday, Apr 06, 2025

Wooden sandals may not be as popular today as they once were, but images of people wearing them can still be found in photos and paintings from the feudal period and early 20th century.

Sports

Runners to celebrate heritage and health at Standard Chartered Hà Nội Marathon Heritage Race 2025

Friday, Apr 04, 2025

The organising committee of this year''s Standard Chartered Hà Nội Marathon Heritage Race 2025, set for November 9, is highlighting a spirit of sportsmanship and community, welcoming everyone to join the event.

Life & Style

Kala bas-relief of Núi Bà recognised as national treasure

Friday, Apr 04, 2025

Research indicates that this artefact is in the late Tháp Mẫm sculptural style and is the latest known Kala head from this artistic tradition. This is also the last complete Kala head, with only a minor defect on the nose.

Heritage

Photographers invited to compete in Heritage photo contest

Monday, Mar 31, 2025

The contest, now in its 11th season and organised by Vietnam Airlines'' in-flight magazine Heritage, invites all Vietnamese and foreign photographers, professional or amateur, to submit their works to compete.

Life & Style

A tree of tradition: celebrating a millennium of life in Phú Thọ

Friday, Mar 14, 2025

Towering at approximately 30m, with a trunk circumference nearing 10m, this majestic tree boasts a sprawling root system that delves deep into the earth, anchoring it firmly against the test of time. Its rugged trunk features a spacious hollow roughly...

Travel

Quảng Ninh emerges as premier cruise tourism destination

Wednesday, Mar 12, 2025

In 2025, Quảng Ninh expects around 70 cruise ship arrivals with nearly 90,000 passengers, a 30 per cent increase from 2024.

Heritage

Wrestling and boat racing: heritage icons

Sunday, Mar 02, 2025

The vibrant traditions of wrestling and boat racing in Việt Nam are not merely sports they embody the cultural heritage and communal spirit of the nation.

Life & Style

3D technology raises bar on cultural preservation

Monday, Feb 24, 2025

The cultural sector has embraced this digital revolution, implementing digital technologies to archive, promote, and enhance cultural heritage values. This enables the Vietnamese culture to better integrate and exchange with global cultural communities.

Races

The Standard Chartered Hà Nội Heritage Marathon set to start in November

Friday, Feb 21, 2025

Registration is now open for four race categories: 5 km, 10 km, 21 km, and 42 km. Registrations will be accepted in multiple phases: Super Early Bird (February 19-March 4), Early Bird (March 5-June 30), Standard (July 1-August 27) and...

Travel

Bối Khê Pagoda, a timeless sanctuary of Vietnamese heritage

Friday, Feb 21, 2025

Revered for its architectural elegance and rich historical significance, this pagoda exudes a uniquely solemn and tranquil atmosphere, inviting visitors to reflect and rejuvenate.

Heritage

Weaving magic with Phú Túc grass weaving craft

Thursday, Jan 30, 2025

Visitors to the village have the unique opportunity to engage with local culture, observe the meticulous production process, and even participate in crafting their own products.

Heritage

Hà Nội Flag Tower opens for visitors, offers portal to the past

Friday, Jan 10, 2025

In the early days of its opening to the public, the Hà Nội Flag Tower welcomed over 10,000 visitors each day.

Heritage

Newly discovered lava cave enhances Đắk Nông on world heritage map

Monday, Jan 06, 2025

The cave located in the north east, about 1,800m from the Nâm Blang crater, has been assessed as quite stable and solid, opening it up for local tourism development.

Heritage

Hạ Long Bay not named in UNESCO’s list of World Heritages in Danger

Tuesday, Dec 24, 2024

To date, Việt Nam’s heritage sites have not been named in the List of World Heritages in Danger.