Nùng people's unique silver carving

In Nùng tradition, silver is a sacred material thought to possess talismanic qualities that can exorcise evil, prevent "poisonous winds", protect health, bring happiness, as well as protect the soul.

Painter finds inspiration in rural scenery

Phan Mơ's paintings have been featured in various exhibitions, gone viral on the internet with thousands of likes and shares on Facebook, and most recently, won a contest of a Facebook page with over 2,3 million members in Việt Nam.

Writing the book on Việt Nam's wartime past

War Site Discoveries of Vietnam, is a collection of those times covering the August Revolution, the French War, the One-Way War from 1954 to 1959, the American War and the Non-American War, ending in 1975.

Kids club a boost for 'quan họ' folk singing

The Quan Họ Bamboo Shoot Club established by Nguyễn Thị Nguyên and several other artists, is helping spread the passion for folk singing and other traditional activities among the community, contributing to the conservation of this UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Arty teenager turns over a new leaf

From jackfruit and Bodhi leaves, Lê Quang Vinh, a student of Lục Ngạn 3 High School, has hand-carved hundreds of art pieces that are portraits of renowned figures or images inspired by nature.

A school trip to remember at Thái Hải stilt house village

Thái Hải Ethnic Village in Thái Nguyên City is a familiar weekend destination for people in Hà Nội. Only two hours away by coach, the village has been a popular team building hotspot, and weekend retreat for school students for many years.

Top chef excited by Vietnamese cuisine's journey

Phương Thảo talks with Chef Phạm Thị Ánh Tuyết about Vietnamese food and Michelin's plans for Hà Nội and HCM City to be added as destinations in the Michelin Guide, a collection of the world's most prestigious culinary addresses.

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