Huế celebrates UNESCO heritage recognition

This year is the 30th anniversary of UNESCO recognition of the Complex of Huế Monuments as a site of world cultural heritage and the 20th anniversary of nhã nhạc (royal court music) being recorgnised as a world cultural heritage.

Making a splash

Many natural ponds around Hà Nội have been filled in by developers. But one on the outskirts of the capital has been saved and converted into a swimming pool for the local community. Those behind the plan hope the pool will encourage children to be more active, and not sit around playing video games.

Beautiful bamboo

Artist Võ Tấn Tân is crazy about bamboo. He has crafted many pieces from this natural material and he’s keen to pass on his skills to others.

Picture books lure kids into reading

Hundreds of new picture books on a variety of topics by Vietnamese and international authors have been introduced to increase children’s interest in reading.

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