Discovering local myths atop Ba Thê Mountain

Located 40km from the centre of Long Xuyên City, Ba Thê Mountain is an untouched green gem amidst vast fields

Bà chúa xứ Festival applies for UNESCO intangible cultural heritage status

Authorities are preparing documents for the Bà chúa xứ Festival in Châu Đốc to be recognised as an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO. 

Why I’m truly ashamed to be from Liverpool

I don’t like anyone from the outside slagging off my city, or its people, but I have no problem doing it myself when it’s deserved.

Praying for rain in a parched landscape

The annual ritual is held in early June in Rưng Ama Nin Village in Ayun Pa Town, in the southeast of the province, and is painstakingly prepared by a 'special council' and attended by almost everyone in the area.

Largest pagoda complex beckons tourists, pilgrims

It draws pilgrims and tourists who come to contemplate the unique architecture, enjoy the spectacular landscape and learn more about Buddhism.

UK's Johnson announces body to probe inequality amid race protests Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he was setting up a commission to look at "all aspects of inequality" following race protests across Britain.

Historic hats returned to former glory

Royal hats dating back to the Nguyễn Dynasty (1802-1945) are being restored under the watchful eye of artisan Vũ Kim Lộc.

Bilingual book introduces Vietnamese costumes in the 15th century The first bilingual book about Vietnamese costumes in the 15th century has been released. 

New excavation unearths citadel's secrets

The "secrets" of the Thăng Long Imperial Citadel complex, including the ancient citadel itself, are continuing to reveal themselves to archaeologists from the Thăng Long - Hà Nội Heritage Conservation Centre and the Institute of Archaeology.

Veteran photographer in love with Tây Nguyên

Việt Nam News reporter Nguyễn Bình interviews Trần Phong about his bilingual English-Vietnamese photo book titled Tượng Gỗ Tây Nguyên (Wooden Statues in the Central Highlands of Việt Nam) and his love for Tây Nguyên culture.