Culture Mosaic captures the week's standout cultural highlights from art, music, fashion, and contemporary creative life. With fresh storytelling, vivid images and special guests from Vietnam and abroad, Culture Mosaic brings a multi-dimensional view of Vietnamese culture set against the backdrop of global integration.
This week on Culture Mosaic, discover the peaceful charm of Mường Cốc, one of Hà Nội's newest community-based tourism destinations, and follow Russian traveller Andrei Ignatiev as he shares the story behind his remarkable 1,200-kilometre journey on foot across Việt Nam.
From blooming landscapes in Tuyên Quang to the soulful melodies of saxophonist Tyraki Sucks, this week’s Culture Mosaic celebrates the many ways culture connects people and places. Let’s also explore ZO, a unique ballet production that blends classical European artistry with Vietnamese cultural elements.
This week on Culture Mosaic, discover how Vietnamese creators are reimagining cultural heritage through innovative and inspiring new expressions. From the timeless charm of Phú Mộc ancient village in Huế and the captivating sounds of the traditional đàn nhị, to a unique fusion of Western fairy tales and Vietnamese water puppetry, join us on three remarkable journeys of cultural renewal.
On this week’s Culture Mosaic, discover the artistry behind Hà Nội’s iconic lotus tea, explore fresh efforts to bring traditional xẩm music to new audiences, and see how international artists are building cultural bridges through music, dance and creative collaboration.
This week, we cover the highly anticipated revival of the classic Chèo Opera "Súy Vân", Phú Quốc's latest accolade as Asia's best island, and Huế's prestigious nomination as a leading cultural city destination. Plus, meet the "doctor of ancient books" preserving vital historical documents, watch a choreographer blend cultural traditions with contemporary dance, and discover the cross-cultural musical harmony between artists.
On this week’s Culture Mosaic, discover how the timeless tale of Cinderella is being reimagined for modern audiences, meet ballet dancer Nguyễn Đức Hiếu as he brings a Vietnamese touch to classical ballet, and visit a special dance class in Hà Nội where Vietnamese and Japanese cultures come together through movement and cultural exchange.
This week on Culture Mosaic, explore how young members of the Chăm community are carrying their heritage into the future, hear artist Minh Đàm's story of navigating life between Việt Nam and Poland through watercolour, and see how a contemporary ballet inspired by a traditional Korean symbol is building cultural connections on the stage in Hà Nội.
On this week’s Culture Mosaic, discover how tradition and creativity continue to shape Vietnam’s cultural landscape. Visit Kim Sơn craft village in Ninh Bình Province to see sedge weaving reinvented for modern audiences, meet artist Phạm Thủy Tiên as she brings her love for Vietnam into dreamlike paintings, and explore a groundbreaking performance in which Tuồng, Chèo, and Cải lương share a stage for the first time.
On this week’s Culture Mosaic, discover how tradition meets modern creativity in Việt Nam. Explore a local twist on Japan-inspired art toys, meet Laura Fontan Prado and her contemporary designs inspired by Vietnamese folk art, and experience a traditional dance preserved across generations. Three stories celebrating the evolving beauty of Vietnamese culture, only on Vietnam Today.
First, in Culture & Lifestyle, we explore the beauty of Cúc Phương National Park during butterfly season and its blend of conservation with sustainable tourism. Next, in On the Mic, violinist Thiện Minh shares bold experiments combining music, visuals, and technology. Finally, in Connecting Culture, we discover the traditional Vietnamese nón lá and the modern creativity behind today’s silk conical hats — all on Culture Mosaic.