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Although the Thu Si bamboo fish trap weaving village (Tan Hung Commune, Hung Yen) has quieted compared to decades ago, the weathered hands of its artisans persistently weave each bamboo strip. For the local people, preserving the craft is not only about maintaining a livelihood but also about safeguarding a part of their cultural heritage passed down through generations.
The digital era opens opportunities to share Vietnamese culture with the world but also presents challenges in safeguarding national identity. Cultural heritage is the core value that must be preserved, digitised and promoted to serve as a resource for cultural industries and as a pillar of the nation’s soft power.
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) on January 23 announced an emergency assistance package worth approximately 740,000 USD to help Viet Nam protect cultural heritage and sustain education in areas heavily affected by a series of severe storms that struck the country in November 2025.
Through a long process of formation and development, five-tone music has not only reflected the beliefs, vibrant daily life, and rich spiritual world of the Khmer ethnic minority, but has also expressed a unique identity in the diverse and colourful cultural picture of Viet Nam.
Ha Noi is stepping up efforts to turn its cultural heritage into a driver of the creative economy by adopting a long-term and ecosystem-based approach aimed at making creativity a pillar of the capital’s sustainable development.
The Southeast Asian Gong Harmony Night 2025 was held on December 20 evening at Lam Vien Square in Xuan Huong-Da Lat ward, Lam Dong province, drawing thousands of local residents and visitors to a vibrant celebration of regional cultural heritage.
From heritage resources, many localities have developed tourism, services and creative industries, generating economic benefits. Heritage has become a dynamic asset, fostering sustainable growth.
Every ethnic group possesses its own distinctive identity, in which culture serves as the spiritual strength that enables communities to remain rooted in their land, sustain their villages and safeguard national sovereignty. Culture can only endure when it is nurtured both by those who create it and by the local communities who live within it.
The rapid pace of globalisation has driven an explosive growth of the creative economy across many countries, including Viet Nam. However, alongside the opportunities for developing cultural industries, issues have emerged, including borrowing without attribution, disrespect for origins, distortion of cultural values, and harm to communities.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism held a programme to promote and showcase Vietnamese culture to the international community at the Viet Nam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Doai Phuong Commune, Ha Noi on the afternoon of November 24.
The fifth Regional Conference of the Organisation of World Heritage Cities - Asia and the Pacific (OWHC-AP) opened in Hue on October 14.
The Hai Phong People’s Committee on the evening of October 12 held a ceremony to mark the 725th anniversary of the death of national hero Tran Quoc Tuan (1300–2025), launch the Autumn Festival of Con Son – Kiep Bac and announce the outstanding universal value of the Yen Tu – Vinh Nghiem – Con Son, Kiep Bac heritage complex.
The 17th Congress of the Party Organisation of Hue city concluded on October 4, after successfully adopting key targets and electing new leadership for the 2025–2030 tenure.
The People’s Committee of the central province of Lam Dong officially announced the recognition of the Bac Binh Avalokitesvara Statue, dating back to the 8th–9th centuries, as a national treasure at a ceremony on September 14.
With more than 4,000 years of civilisation, Viet Nam possesses a rich treasury of heritage, from historical sites to intangible cultural values. These are invaluable assets of Vietnamese ethnic minority communities, part of the cultural heritage of humanity, which contribute to positioning Viet Nam’s cultural identity and brand on the international stage.
A delegation from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, led by Deputy Minister Ho An Phong, attended the Global Civilisation Dialogue Ministerial Meeting, which opened in Beijing, China on July 10.
A delegation from the Vietnamese Embassy in Mexico, led by Ambassador Nguyen Van Hai, paid a working visit to the city of Taxco de Alarcón in Guerrero state from July 4 - 6, aiming to promote locality-to-locality cooperation across various sectors, particularly trade, culture, and tourism.
Albert Street in the heart of District 13, Paris – home to the Viet Nam Cultural Centre in France – was unusually vibrant this past weekend. A large number of Vietnamese expatriates and French friends gathered to immerse themselves in the festive atmosphere and explore Vietnamese culture through a variety of engaging and meaningful activities.
