Conference highlights archaeological results in past year Vietnamese archaeology has continued to record significant discoveries and diverse valuable achievements in the past year, as announced at the 55th national archaeological conference that has taken place in northern Hải Phòng City.

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.

Clay pottery carries on slowly

Many people at the bottom of Dâu Mountain once made pots from clay, that had the colour of earth. Now only ten families still make them.

Ancient pottery craft lingers in coastal commune

In the face of rapid urbanisation, traditional potters of Phổ Khánh commune are hoping their trade will be passed on to future generations.

Cỏ village offers a taste of the old Việt Nam1

Since last month Phổ Thạnh Commune has hosted tourists visiting the core zone of Sa Huỳnh Culture and Chăm culture in Lý Sơn-Sa Huỳnh Geopark.

Painter-art critic opens new exhibition An exhibition of paintings and sculptures by  People’s Teacher, art critic and painter Uyên Huy has opened at the HCM City Fine Arts Museum. 

Exhibition on heritage preservation opens An art display to mark 20 years since Hội An and Mỹ Sơn Sanctuary were given UNESCO World Heritage status has opened.

Central province celebrates 20 years of UNESCO recognition Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has praised two of Việt Nam’s most treasured places on the 20th anniversary of their recognition by UNESCO.

Park on its way to importance

Việt Nam’s Lý Sơn-Sa Huỳnh park could be on its way to becoming a very important place. If the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation agrees to it, it could become a world geo-park.

Mysteries of Mỹ Sơn Sanctuary unveiled through restoration

Mỹ Sơn Sanctuary – a UNESCO-recognised world heritage in Quảng Nam Province has been preserved since it was built thousands of years ago. Work is under way to make sure the site is available for future generations.