Young woodcarver puts modern twist on traditional craft

Quảng Nam Province in central Việt Nam is a magnet for tourists with its ancient yellow wooden houses on the banks of the Thu Bồn River in Hội An City. Yet, very few know it is home to skillfully carved miniatures of Japanese and Hollywood animation characters.

Hanging by a thread

Using embroidery thread, round wooden board, nails and algorithms, Lê Văn Mạnh can produce a person's portrait in seven hours.

S’Tiêng women weave brighter future

Even though industrial fabric is increasingly popular among S'Tiêng ethnic minority in the southern province of Bình Phước, local women and authorities have been making great efforts to preserve their traditional craft – handloom weaving.

Quảng Nam goes green for National Year of Tourism

Quảng Nam Province in central Việt Nam is pivoting towards a green tourism strategy that will focus on recycling, environmentally-friendly waste treatment, organic food, 'zero single-use plastics' and lower emissions.

Đồng Đậu ancient culture set for preservation

The historical and cultural values of the Đồng Đậu archaeological site in the northern province of Vĩnh Phúc will be further promoted thanks to a project to build the site into an archaeological park.

Hà Nội moves to enhance agricultural tourism

To boost sustainable tourism development, the People’s Committee of Hà Nội has planned to develop an agricultural and rural tourism plan in tandem with building new-style rural areas in 2022–2025.

Shipwreck treasure lures tourists to central Quảng Ngãi

When visiting the central province of Quảng Ngãi, tourists not only have a chance to marvel at the beautiful beaches along the coast but can also see thousands of incredible antiques from ancient shipwrecks at the provincial museum.

The love market where you can meet your ex

Believed to date back more than 100 years, the Khâu Vai Love Market usually takes place accompanied by a festival that includes cultural activities of various ethnic minorities.

Bronze casting village in midst of revival

Though it has had its ups and downs throughout history, Phước Kiều Village in the central province of Quảng Nam's Điện Bàn District is on the way to reviving its ancient bronze casting thanks to efforts of local authorities and villagers.

Preserving Huế's symbolic wooden houses

Wooden houses are the fine ancient buildings that form the typical architecture and are a key part of the historical and cultural heritage of the former royal capital city of Huế. But sadly, over the years, they have not always been looked after with due care.

Vietnamese-German writer turns pain into positivity

'Phoenix's Daughter - Hope Was My Way' tells the story of an outstanding woman with Vietnamese blood running through her veins who has defied all constraints of fate to become a successful businesswoman in Germany.

Reclaimed driftwood inspires greener tourism in Hội An

Vast amounts of driftwood and rubbish pile up at Cửa Đại beach in the south-central province of Quảng Nam in flood season every October, costing the much-favoured coastal destination time and money in cleaning up. But one man is using the debris to his advantage to help create a greener future and raise environmental awareness.

Mộc Châu women thrive in gender equality project

Mộc Châu District in the north-western province of Sơn La has long been known as a favourable destination for tourists nationwide, with mild weather all year round, a pristine landscape and many distinct cultures of ethnic minorities.

Flutes born of love

The young often start businesses with modern concepts revolving around IT, food or fashion, but three young men from the northern province of Lai Châu have created their own with a passion for the traditional musical instruments of their ethnic group.

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