Đa Sỹ Village artisan wields Damascus knives

Hoàng Mạnh Chiến, a young blacksmith, is among the few individuals in Việt Nam who possess the skill to create legendary Damascus steel. This type of steel is renowned for producing exquisite, expensive, and rare handmade knives.

200-year-old house among most beautiful in Việt Nam

Over the past 200 years, the ancient house in the central province of Thanh Hóa has stood the test of time, retaining its original structure and witnessing various significant historical milestones of the nation.

Lotus Cake

With baker Nguyễn Huỳnh Lâm Khánh Vinh

Developing sustainable materials for handicrafts

Việt Nam has great potential in developing its handicraft industry - the wide range of materials of an agricultural country, the high skills of artisans that have been fostered through generations, and the cultural diversity of the 54 ethnic communities all play a big part, says Lê Bá Ngọc, vice chairman of the Việt Nam Handicraft Exporters Association (Vietcraft).

Eat, eat, drink, drink: exploring Ănăn

Việt Nam’s culture and history are as rich as its food, its future as bright as the smile on Chef Peter’s face as he embraces the opportunity to engage with diners, explaining the ingenuity and intention of the culinary journey through the country upon which they’re embarking.

Realist paintings capture soul of Vietnamese countryside

Artist Đỗ Xuân Tuyển has been recreating images of the homeland, wishing to spread the love for the homeland, the sense of community, and the bond of family, especially as these emotional values are gradually fading away as society develops.

Local tourism industry goes green

In boosting ‘green’ tourism, the central province of Quảng Nam has introduced the Silk Sense Hội An River Resort as the first ‘zero plastic waste’ destination to expand its sustainable hospitality brand.

Former drug addicts find new life

The Nguồn Phước Protestant Rehabilitation Centre on the outskirts of Hà Nội is helping chronic drug users kick out the habit through faith.

Uruguayan artist enhances cultural ties

Uruguayan painter Yandi Monardo is participating in a workshop in the framework of the Arts for the World Project hosted by Los Cabos Art Gallery and the Uruguayan embassy in Hà Nội.

Chàm Islands target ‘zero waste’

The islands, including eight islets with a total of 2,400 inhabitants, are the first location in Việt Nam to successfully promote the non-use of plastic bags and the ‘3Rs’ (reduce, reuse and recycle) programmes since it was recognised as a world biosphere reserve site by UNESCO from 2009.

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