In this episode of Insights, discover how the geological formation of this remarkable region has shaped not only the landscape, but also the lives, culture and livelihoods of the local people. From ancient rock formations to everyday life, explore the deep connection between geology and community in one of Việt Nam's most distinctive areas.
Deep in the highlands of Việt Nam, brocade weaving has long been woven into the lives and identities of many ethnic communities. On those looms, each thread not only forms a pattern but also preserves the cultural stories of a thousand years.
From the rustic charm of countryside kitchens to the vibrant pulse of urban life and the contemporary interpretations of modern cuisine, rice flour has quietly transformed, with each form carrying the distinct stories of the land and the people behind it. Rice flour is more than an ingredient. It’s the beginning of a language - one spoken through food.
Across many regions of Vietnam, those "leaves" do more than remain green upon the branches. There are ordinary people quietly maintaining their homes, their crafts, and generations of inherited knowledge, making their communities ever more liveable.
The Northeast region lies to the north of the Red River Delta, encompassing the provinces of Phú Thọ, Lạng Sơn, Bắc Ninh and Quảng Ninh. Here, the landscape is shaped by rolling hills and rugged mountains. The range sweeps across the region in great arc-shaped formations. Let’s discover why they take this form in this episode of Insights
The Hùng Kings Commemoration is a significant occasion for Vietnamese people, a time to honour their founding ancestors and reflect on a shared sense of origin.
Recognised by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity since 2012, the Worship of the Hùng Kings holds an important place in the country’s cultural life.
Reflecting a deep sense of connection to the nation's roots, on 25 April, the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs organised a delegation of distinguished overseas Vietnamese to offer incense in tribute to the Hùng Kings in Phú Thọ Province.
As the Hùng Kings Commemoration approaches, preparations are underway. In Hùng Lô ancient village, local artisans are rehearsing rituals and performances, including Xoan singing, as they get ready to welcome visitors and showcase the cultural traditions of the ancestral land.
There are people searching for what they call "The shirt of Happiness". It means something more significant than the clothes themselves... It's the story of passion, the traditional material, the village where it comes from, and the aritsan who mastered the craft.