Reimagining heritage for a new generation

Traditional arts are often seen as relics of the past. At Cadao Collective in Hà Nội, however, water puppetry, xẩm and ca trù are being reimagined for today's audiences without losing their cultural soul.

Vũ Hạ keeps sedge mat craft alive

For generations, the sedge mat has been a familiar presence in Vietnamese homes. Today, the tradition continues, with skilled hands and modern machinery working together to keep the craft alive.

Campaign continues to track fallen soldiers

More than 1,400 sets of martyrs’ remains have been recovered and tens of thousands of DNA samples collected during the first four months of Việt Nam’s nationwide “500-Day Campaign”, marking significant progress in efforts to identify fallen soldiers whose identities have remained unknown for decades.

Traditional flavours enhanced at tầm vị

Located in a small alley off busy Nguyễn Thái Học Street, the restaurant's sign name is written in lower case, trying not to look pretentious. But when you actually get there, the house was really imposing instead.

Gia Lai pagoda keeps martial arts alive

Long Phước is best known for its role in preserving and promoting traditional Vietnamese martial arts. Historically, monks practised martial arts to maintain physical fitness and safeguard ancient techniques.

Ancient Chăm manuscripts face race against time

Preserving centuries of knowledge about history, beliefs, religion and community life, ancient Chăm manuscripts reflect the Chăm people's creativity, cultural exchange and distinctive traditions of knowledge transmission.

HCM City utilises new coasts for tourism goals

Following its merger with Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu and Bình Dương provinces, the expanded city is poised to reshape its tourism identity by bringing urban and coastal experiences together as a single destination.

Black incense village keeps the flame alive

Located in Diên Hà Commune, Hưng Yên Province, Văn Quan is known for its traditional black incense, a product closely tied to the spiritual practices of the Vietnamese people.

Hà Nội a rendezvous for art lovers

Beyond enriching audiences' artistic experiences, the trend is enhancing the capital city’s global profile, fostering the growth of its cultural industries and strengthening Hà Nội’s position as an emerging hub for international cultural exchange.

Bình An drums preserve the heartbeat of tradition

Every handcrafted drum produced in Bình An Village, Tân Trụ Commune in Tây Ninh Province, carries more than sound. It preserves generations of craftsmanship, cultural memory and the enduring traditions of rural Việt Nam.

Grouper dumpling

With Executive sous chef Tống Đăng Khoái of Mövenpick Hotel's O Macanese Restaurant

A long way from Lisbon: welcome to Casinha

Blue and white tiles, their signature pastéis de nata in the window still warm from the oven, the calm of somewhere you would expect to find a few streets back from a Lisbon tram stop, Casinha captures the feel of Portugal despite its HCM City location.

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