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52 couples celebrate long-awaited wedding day
For families on modest incomes, a wedding can be one of the first expenses to be postponed. Rent, childcare and everyday bills often come first. In Ho Chi Minh City, 52 couples, all workers with limited incomes, have now celebrated together at the city's annual mass wedding. Some had already spent years building a home and raising children without ever holding a wedding ceremony.
Vietnamese crafts thrive on new ideas
Culture 02:14Vietnam’s craft villages carry knowledge built up over generations. Much of it lives in the hands of artisans who have spent a lifetime mastering their craft. Even in old age, these artisans continue to create, refine traditional techniques and explore new ways of working with familiar materials. Their work keeps centuries of tradition alive and gives younger craftsmen the skills and knowledge to continue the craft.
52 couples celebrate long-awaited wedding day
Culture 02:05For families on modest incomes, a wedding can be one of the first expenses to be postponed. Rent, childcare and everyday bills often come first. In Ho Chi Minh City, 52 couples, all workers with limited incomes, have now celebrated together at the city's annual mass wedding. Some had already spent years building a home and raising children without ever holding a wedding ceremony.
Cinema developed as key cultural industry
Culture 02:31Recent films have made big money at the box office and that’s opening up new opportunities for the industry. But a few blockbuster hits don't necessarily mean a thriving film industry. The bigger question is how to turn that success into long-term growth. And that means more than just making profitable films.
The art of handcrafted Vietnamese eyewear
Culture 03:05In Hanoi, artisans are taking this a step further, combining traditional Vietnamese materials and techniques to create one-of-a-kind eyewear. These glasses show how traditional materials and craftsmanship can find new uses in modern life
Khmer traditional arts enter university classrooms
Culture 03:07Tra Vinh University in Vietnam is integrating traditional Khmer arts into higher education. By combining academic theory with practical training such as Rô Băm dance and mask-making, the institution is helping to preserve this cultural heritage. These structured university programmes ensure a new generation of artisans can deeply understand, practise and pass on these ancient traditions.
Ceramic mosaic brings Vietnam's heritage to life
Culture 02:22From Ly Dynasty dragons and lotus flowers to Dong Ho and Hang Trong folk paintings, young Vietnamese artists are giving traditional cultural symbols a fresh expression through ceramic mosaic art. Piece by piece, they are finding new ways to preserve the country’s heritage while connecting it with a younger generation.
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