Preserved food for thought

For locals and tourists alike, Hà Nội's Hàng Đường Street is a place where the art of preserving fruits is not only a business but a cultural experience.

Firing up the future of Phù Lãng

Phù Lãng, one of Việt Nam’s oldest pottery villages, is stirring again with a new generation of potters and a cross-cultural collaboration that may redefine the future of this ancient craft.

Stepping into tradition with wooden sandals

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.

Framing eyewear as art

A Hà Nội workshop offers glasses, each with a blend of artistry and a glimpse into the nation's cultural heritage.

Sponge to splendour: Y Êli’s loofah art

The humble loofah, often seen as a simple sponge, has been transformed into a series of stunning works of art by Y Êli Buôn Krông from Buôn Ma Thuột City, in the Central Highlands province of Đắk Lắk.

Discover the heart of Mường heritage

Lũy Ải Hamlet, some 100km from central Hà Nội, is a treasure trove of traditional stilt houses, unique customs, and cultural practices that have been passed down through generations of the Mường ethnic minority people.

Fisherman revives fishing community

To preserve his village’s legacy, Huỳnh Văn Mười has documented the lifestyle of fishing communities through photographs and videos and assembled a collection of fishing tools, nets, and fragments of old boats for display in his home.

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