Freedom’s roar echoes from Ba Đình Square

As Việt Nam celebrates 80 years of independence, centenarian Nguyễn Văn Mỹ reflects on the pride felt at Ba Đình Square in 1945 and shares his hopes for the future generations who will lead the nation forward.

Marching in step with the homeland

Việt Nam News reporter Nguyễn Khánh Chi spoke with some of the overseas Vietnamese participating in the 80th National Day celebrations, capturing their reflections, emotions, and sense of pride as they embrace this meaningful responsibility.

Tracking down the elusive Sao La

Conservationists and researchers have been tracking the saola, or Asian bicorn (Pseudoryx nghetinhensis), one of the world’s rarest large mammals, in central Việt Nam, in nature since the latest photo of the endangered species was captured by a camera trap in Quảng Nam Province in 2013.

Vietnamese circus affirms position on global stage

The VCF has been striving to innovate performances, create experimental programmes, and invite international artists to perform in order to captivate modern audiences. The artistic performances are meticulously crafted, featuring top circus performers, many of whom have won prestigious awards on the international stage in recent years.

Stilt house echoes of resilient culture

Currently, Mường Lay boasts 1,192 traditional stilt houses across an area of 112 square kilometres, achieving a density of 10 houses per square kilometre, the highest in the country for the White Thái ethnic community.

The soul of clay: Gia Thủy pottery’s enduring legacy

For over six decades, the artisans of Gia Thủy have shaped not just clay, but a cultural identity steeped in resilience, tradition, and timeless craftsmanship. From humble village workshops, their unglazed ceramic creations now find homes across Southeast Asia and beyond.

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.

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