In 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
In 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
Tra 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.
From 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.
From singing for local and international visitors to sharing their love of traditional melodies, folk artists in the Mekong Delta are keeping their cultural heritage alive. Despite modest and unpredictable earnings, their passion helps bring traditional music to new audiences and preserve it for future generations.
The second World Cultural Festival in Hanoi is in full swing at the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, bringing together the distinctive cultures and cuisines of countries from around the world. The festival features 45 cultural spaces, 35 food stalls and 20 international art troupes. Performances and interactive activities offer visitors a taste of different traditions, music and cuisine.
Marking the 50th anniversary of Vietnam-UNESCO relations and the Vietnam - France Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, the first-ever Vietnamese Theatre Week will take place in Paris later this October. Bringing Vietnamese theatre to one of the world's major cultural capitals is a chance to showcase the richness of the country's performing arts, from traditional forms to contemporary works, while creating a new dialogue between Vietnamese and French artists.