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.

Folk heritage offers ‘gold mine’ for cultural industry growth

The spirit of Resolution 80, issued in January 2026 by the Communist Party of Việt Nam, has opened up a new approach: viewing heritage, including folk culture, not only as a legacy to safeguard, but also as a resource for developing cultural industries in the contemporary age.

Ancient Xoan melodies live on in youth

These ancient folk songs, once only heard in village communal houses and temples, are now present and familiar in the school environment, carried on by the young generation of the ancestral land with pride and love for their homeland's heritage.

When kites sing above the Red River

In Hà Nội’s Bá Dương Nội Village, centuries-old flute kites still rise above the Red River, turning bamboo, wind and sky into a haunting symphony that continues to define the cultural soul of northern Việt Nam.

Village keeps conical hat spirit alive

Shaped by the skilled hands of local artisans and crafted from humble palm leaves and bamboo, Tri Lễ’s conical hats have crossed beyond village bamboo hedges to reach countries across Asia, including Japan and China.

The sport of the future

Esports, part of the gaming industry, was recognised by the Government as one of the six key cultural industries, according to Resolution 80 on Việt Nam's cultural development strategy.

Peugeot bicycles tell stories of Hà Nội’s memories

Hà Nội-based businessman Đào Xuân Tình, Vice President of the Global Vietnamese Record Holders Organisation, owns one of Việt Nam’s most distinctive Peugeot bicycle collections, with more than 300 bikes dating from 1892 to 1992. Việt Nam News reporter Lê Hương spoke with him about his passion.

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