Monk’s ceramic vase collection recognised as Vietnamese Records

A set of 100 ceramic vases featuring traditional Vietnamese patterns, created by Venerable Thích Chánh Tịnh, has received an entry in the Việt Nam Book of Records.

Heritage buildings with blend of designs

Some buildings in Hà Nội are designed in both French and Vietnamese styles. This mixture became known as Indochina-style architecture.

History through Hà Nội’s architecture

Over a history of nearly 100 years in Việt Nam, and Hà Nội in particular, the French left a valuable, unique and advanced heritage of French architecture and structures in Hà Nội.

Youth enliven Vietnamese history through animation

Since its introduction to the public early this year, Giấy (Paper) has caused a stir among the Vietnamese youth, as it is the first animation ever on Vietnamese history. 

 

Young history buffs hold onto nation’s past

A group of young people with a shared passion for history and culture has taken a practical approach to popularise native culture. Hồng Vân reports.

Are VN handicrafts losing their soul? Local experts in fine arts and culture are concerned about the preservation of Vietnamese cultural identity in handicrafts and applied arts in the era of globalisation.

Mrs World contestants tour Ha Noi Twelve beauties from Russia, the US, Israel, India, Brazil, Argentina, Poland, Finland, Georgia, South Africa, Ivory Coast and Viet Nam represented 76 Mrs World contestants in a tour of Ha Noi on Tuesday.

Go off the beaten track in Phu Yen Six hundred kilometres from HCM City and 1,200km from Ha Noi, the central province of Phu Yen is widely recognised by drivers as the third way point on the highway that connects the two largest cities of the country.