By combining copper wire, quartz sand, and traditional motifs, young artists are breathing new life into Việt Nam’s folk painting heritage. The innovative Họa Kim Sa technique reimagines classical aesthetics while preserving cultural values.
Nestled about 60 km from Hà Nội, Duy Thanh Ward in Ninh Bình Province is home to a traditional craft village renowned for its silk. While it is famous for weaving, visitors often discover two surprising features: a massive population of cats - kept to protect the precious silk from rodents - and a skyline dotted with historic French-style villas.
Can tourism develop without destroying nature? In Bến En National Park (Thanh Hóa Province), local youth are proving it can. By focusing on community-based tourism, they are reviving the traditional brocade weaving and folk dances of the Thai ethnic group, ensuring that development remains sustainable, mindful, and rooted in cultural preservation.
The century-old boat-building village of Rạch Bà Đài in Đồng Tháp is recognised as a national intangible cultural heritage. To keep his family's legacy alive, one fourth-generation artisan has found an unexpected lifeline: meticulously crafting intricate, miniature wooden boats for the tourism industry. Watch the full story to see how patience, precision, and a new creative direction are helping preserve the soul of the Mekong Delta for future generations.
Join host Irina on this episode of Hidden Charm as we travel across Việt Nam to uncover how local stories are brought to life on unexpected surfaces. From lost ancient traditions to modern technological innovations, discover how the concept of the "canvas" shapes the artwork itself.
Tuyên Quang is setting a new standard for sustainable travel. Balancing a growing influx of 3.5 million annual visitors with strict environmental preservation, the province is prioritising community-based eco-tourism over mass development. From zero-waste eco-resorts to authentic Dao ethnic homestays in Nậm Đăm village, local communities are leading the charge in protecting their pristine landscapes and rich cultural identity.
Explore the "treasure trove of new species" in this episode of Vibes of Vietnam featuring Vũ Quang National Park. Spanning 57,000 hectares in Hà Tĩnh, this globally significant ecological corridor shelters rare endemic species like the Saola (Vũ Quang ox). Discover why international experts hail this park as a vital biodiversity sanctuary for the ASEAN region, holding ancient mysteries and extraordinary wildlife within its vast, untamed landscapes.