Friday, 16/10/2026
Friday, 16/10/2026
Hanoi craft village busy for bamboo and rattan export orders

Hanoi craft village busy for bamboo and rattan export orders

VOV.VN - In the century-old Phu Vinh bamboo and rattan craft village in Hanoi, craftsmen are busy completing many environmentally friendly products such as handbags, gift baskets, and rattan furniture to serve the domestic market and export to many countries around the world.

The making of a Then master: Inside the Lau son trang ritual

The making of a Then master: Inside the Lau son trang ritual

VOV.VN - Recognized by UNESCO in 2019 as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, the Then ritual of the Tay, Nung, and Thai ethnic groups in northern Vietnam plays an essential role in community life, reflecting beliefs about human beings, nature, and the universe.

Soóng Cọ Festival 2026 - A living cultural heritage of the San Chi in Binh Lieu

Soóng Cọ Festival 2026 - A living cultural heritage of the San Chi in Binh Lieu

VOV.VN - The Soóng Cọ Festival, featuring traditional antiphonal love singing of the San Chi ethnic community in Binh Lieu commune, Quang Ninh province, is staged in an immersive mountain landscape setting, bringing this distinctive folk heritage closer to modern audiences.

“Colours of Lai Chau” highland market brings ethnic culture to Hanoi

“Colours of Lai Chau” highland market brings ethnic culture to Hanoi

VOV.VN - A highland market themed “Colours of Lai Chau” is taking place from April 30 to May 3 at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism, offering visitors an opportunity to experience the cultural life of ethnic communities in Hanoi.

Rain-praying ritual of Ede people revived in Central Highlands

Rain-praying ritual of Ede people revived in Central Highlands

VOV.VN - Amid the peak dry season in Vietnam’s Central Highlands, the Ede community in Buon Ky (Dak Lak province) has revived its traditional rain-praying ritual, blending spiritual beliefs with cultural preservation and community bonding.

Then Kin Pang Festival showcases Thai heritage in northern Vietnam

Then Kin Pang Festival showcases Thai heritage in northern Vietnam

VOV.VN - Not merely a traditional festival, the Then Kin Pang Festival offers visitors a vibrant cultural journey into the life of the White Thai people in the northern region, where beliefs, music, and community activities blend harmoniously within the majestic setting of the northwestern mountains of Vietnam.

Ok Om Bok Festival - A living Khmer tradition in southern Vietnam

Ok Om Bok Festival - A living Khmer tradition in southern Vietnam

VOV.VN - The Ok Om Bok Festival of the Khmer community from Vinh Long province was vividly reenacted at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism on April 18, helping preserve traditional cultural values while introducing the rich heritage of southern Vietnam to the public.

Embroidered ceremonial costumes of the Red Dao people

Embroidered ceremonial costumes of the Red Dao people

VOV.VN - The Dao ethnic community possess a rich cultural heritage. One distinctive element is the embroidered brocade ceremonial costume worn by men during the cấp sắc, coming-of-age ceremony. This embroidery craft has been preserved across generations, as it is closely tied to their spiritual life.

Hai Phong village artisans keep water puppetry alive to draw tourists

Hai Phong village artisans keep water puppetry alive to draw tourists

VOV.VN - Despite facing many challenges over the years, water puppetry in Khuc Thua Du Commune, Hai Phong City has not only survived but flourished, attracting both local and international visitors to its enchanting shows.

One-month festival showcases vibrant cultures of Vietnam’s ethnic groups

One-month festival showcases vibrant cultures of Vietnam’s ethnic groups

VOV.VN - The Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism, on the outskirts of Hanoi, is hosting a month-long series of cultural activities from April 1 to May 3, celebrating Vietnam’s ethnic diversity.

Bun Voc Nam festival comes alive along Nam Mu stream

Bun Voc Nam festival comes alive along Nam Mu stream

VOV.VN - The Bun Voc Nam festival of the Lao ethnic community in the northern mountainous province of Lai Chau, takes place along the Nam Mu stream, attracting residents and visitors. Rituals for good harvests and well-being are held with xoè dances, drum and gong performances and water splashing, conveying hopes for a peaceful and prosperous new year.

Het Cha festival highlights unique Thai ethnic culture in Son La

Het Cha festival highlights unique Thai ethnic culture in Son La

VOV.VN - The Het Cha festival was held in Moc Son ward, Son La province in northern Vietnam on March 28, a traditional spiritual practice of the Thai ethnic community recognised as a national intangible cultural heritage.

Traditional S’tieng spring blessing ritual brought to life in the capital

Traditional S’tieng spring blessing ritual brought to life in the capital

VOV.VN - In the vibrant setting of the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism out the outskirts of Hanoi, the S’tieng ethnic community from Dong Nai province brought their early-spring ritual to life on March 22, praying for peace, prosperity, and harmony.

Rural experiences draw foreign tourists to central Vietnam

Rural experiences draw foreign tourists to central Vietnam

VOV.VN - More and more foreign tourists are visiting Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Quang Tri province, central Vietnam, to experience rural life firsthand, including feeding ducks, riding buffaloes, and fishing alongside locals.

Spring hunt: K’Ho people brace cold streams for legendary fish

Spring hunt: K’Ho people brace cold streams for legendary fish

VOV.VN - Early in spring, local people of the K'Ho ethnic group in Lac Duong commune, Lam Dong province, head into the forest together, trekking upstream along the Krong No River to search for a special species of stream fish, which they bring home to enjoy or share as gifts.

Khmer palm-leaf manuscripts: A living cultural heritage

Khmer palm-leaf manuscripts: A living cultural heritage

VOV.VN - Palm-leaf manuscripts of the Khmer people made from the leaves of the buông palm (Corypha) represent a unique cultural heritage that reflects the knowledge, beliefs, and reading traditions of the Khmer community in southern Vietnam.

Spring festival revives ethnic traditions in border regions

Spring festival revives ethnic traditions in border regions

VOV.VN - The Luc Na communal house festival in Luc Hon commune, a mountainous area in Quang Ninh province near the China border, serves as a cultural gathering where Tay, Dao and San Chi ethnic communities worship their ancestors and celebrate their traditional values.

La Phu “pig procession” highlights unique early spring village ritual

La Phu “pig procession” highlights unique early spring village ritual

VOV.VN - Every year on the 13th day of the first lunar month, La Phu village in An Khanh commune, Hanoi, holds its traditional “pig procession,” a folk ritual that has existed for hundreds of years.

Spring flows with faith in Pa Co Water Deity Ritual

Spring flows with faith in Pa Co Water Deity Ritual

VOV.VN - When spring arrives, Pa Co ethnic communities in mountain villages of Hue city joyfully organize the Water Deity worship ceremony, a long-standing folk belief ritual.

Tet lang: Distinctive cultural tradition of Dao Quan Chet ethnic group

Tet lang: Distinctive cultural tradition of Dao Quan Chet ethnic group

VOV.VN - Tet lang (village Tet) of the Dao Quan Chet people, a subgroup of the Dao ethnic community in northern Vietnam, is a communal thanksgiving ritual usually held in early spring or at year-end to report to village guardian deities and ancestors that villagers have remained safe and healthy, and to give thanks for protection and good harvests.