For those looking for live entertainment this National Day holiday, there is no need for theatre tickets to enjoy a professional show in Hanoi. Free music and dance performances are being staged in public spaces throughout the Hòa Lạc, Đan Phượng, and Phúc Sơn communes.
An overseas Vietnamese community in Sydney, Australia, held an ao dai parade, their first ever. This landmark event sought to connect all generations of Vietnamese living in Australia and celebrate their shared cultural identity.
Preserving heritage isn't just about safeguarding history; it's about making those ancient values truly come alive for the modern public. Thanks to a recent diplomatic and academic partnership between Vietnam and France, a new digital platform named the 'Hanoi Heritage Tourism Journey' has just been launched.
As cities grow and expand, more and more urban spaces are commercialised to maximise their economic value. But does that necessarily make a city a better place to live?
Halloween is just around the corner, and stores across the U.S. are stocking up on costumes and spooky decorations. Americans are expected to spend a record US$13.5 billion on Halloween this year, but many consumers are keeping a close eye on their budgets.
Vietnam is leveraging its rich cultural heritage and iconic architecture to create world-class hospitality experiences. By integrating local identity into modern tourism, the nation is enhancing its global brand and driving economic growth.
Traditional crafts carry generations of skill, culture and local identity. But how can these age-old trades survive while providing a stable income? In Nam Duong, Bac Ninh, villagers are finding new ways to keep their crafts alive, modernising traditional techniques and developing products that create livelihoods closer to home.