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.

News

The forest worship ritual of the Thái recognised as national heritage

Sunday, Dec 22, 2024

The Xên Đông festival, known as the forest worship ritual, of the Thái residing in Nghĩa Lộ Town in the northern province of Yên Bái, has been recognised as a national intangible cultural heritage.

Life & Style

Hạ Long Bay celebrates 30 years as a world heritage site

Friday, Dec 13, 2024

This 30-year milestone not only marks a moment of pride for Việt Nam but also underscores the immense responsibility that comes with safeguarding such a natural treasure.

Travel

Environmental protection key to preserving Hạ Long Bay

Thursday, Dec 12, 2024

Hạ Long Bay in the northern coastal province of Quảng Ninh will  this month celebrate 30th anniversary of UNESCO World Heritage Site recognition.

Travel

Hạ Long Bay tackles challenges to overcome multi-dimensional pressures

Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024

The bay contains nearly 2,000 rocky islands and spans an area of ​​1,553 square kilometres. It is a unique marine natural wonder recognised three times by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

Entertainment

Literature researcher donates documents

Tuesday, Dec 06, 2016

Noted literature professor Ha Minh Duc recently donated his private collection of nearly 10,000 documents and objects concerning Vietnamese writers and literature to the Vietnamese Scientists’ Heritage Centre.

Entertainment

Songwriter to perform new songs at solo concert

Thursday, Apr 21, 2016

Singer-songwriter Mai Khôi will perform a solo concert at Hà Nội’s Heritage Space on Saturday.

News

Cham Island introduces new crafts

Friday, Dec 25, 2015

The ancient city of Hoi An has introduced new craft products made from Firmiana colorata, commonly known as the Chinese parasol tree, a big tree in Cham Island.

News

Walking tour of traditional medicine organised

Thursday, Dec 24, 2015

On Sunday Friends of Vietnam Heritage will organise an English-speaking city walk to discover Ha Noi''s traditional medicine hub, Lan Ong Street.

News

Ancient Ha Noi celebrated with Thang Long programme

Wednesday, Dec 23, 2015

The Ky Uc Ha Noi (Ha Noi Memories) programme, filled with memories of the ancient capital city, will be hosted at the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long from December 30 to January 4.

News

Nations join hands to protect heritage

Saturday, Dec 19, 2015

Countries must act beyond their borders and join together to stop the illicit trafficking of irreplaceable cultural heritage, said Edouard Planche, secretary of the UNESCO''s Convention for the Fight Against Illicit Trafficking of Cultural Property.

News

Thanh Hoa touts its culture

Saturday, Dec 19, 2015

Various activities have been held since Wednesday in celebration of the National Tourism Year Connecting World Heritage Sites in Viet Nam hosted by the central province of Thanh Hoa.

News

Mong festival gets national intangible heritage status

Friday, Dec 18, 2015

The typical traditional festival of Mong ethnic people, called Nao pe chau, has been recognised as national intangible heritage.

News

Heritage Photo winners chosen

Thursday, Dec 17, 2015

A photo collection featuring a festival in the northern province of Vinh Phuc by veteran photographer Pham Anh received the Special Award for Photo Collection – the highest prize of the Heritage Photo Awards.

News

Exhibit shows Buddhist heritage

Thursday, Dec 17, 2015

An exhibition of Buddhist costumes, architecture, language and heritage has opened at Yen Phu Pagoda in Thanh Tri District on the outskirts of Ha Noi.