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Heritage Journey

The program explores outstanding cultural and natural heritage values of Vietnam and the world, recognized by UNESCO. Through this, audiences gain deeper insights into history and clearly see Vietnam’s role in preserving and promoting heritage values for today and the future.

Latest Episodes

Then Singing - The Melody of Heavens | Heritage Journey

Culture & Tourism 17:28

Becoming a master of traditional Then singing requires more than musical talent—it demands a lifetime of rigorous taboos and moral integrity. In this episode of Heritage Journey, explore how the Tay and Nung ethnic groups are preserving this UNESCO-recognised spiritual art and passing the "Melody of the Heavens" down to a new generation.

Đồng Văn Karst Plateau: Where Stones Tell Stories | Heritage Journey

Culture & Tourism 18:15

Recognized by UNESCO as a Global Geopark in 2010, Đồng Văn Karst Plateau is one of the rare places where the Earth’s history is still clearly visible in the landscape. Beyond its geological value, the plateau is also home to ethnic communities who have long made this land their home, shaping a distinctive culture defined by bravery and resilience.

Xoan Singing - Echoes of The Ancestral Land | Heritage Journey

Culture & Tourism 20:51

Phú Thọ is an ancient land, the cradle of the Lạc Việt civilisation, with a history spanning more than 5,000 years. Many cultural heritages associated with the era of the Hùng Kings have been preserved here in their original form. Among them, Xoan singing is a form of ritual folk music and a multi-element performance combining music, singing and dance to serve the spiritual and religious lives of the community.

Ca Trù - High and low notes of the history | Heritage Journey

Culture & Tourism 14:47

Explore the thousand-year history of Ca trù, Vietnam's first professional musical genre. This episode of Heritage Journey traces the profound highs and lows of this unique art form that beautifully intertwines poetry, music, and performance. From a glorious past and decades of silence to its modern revival, discover the enduring vitality and tireless efforts to preserve this invaluable cultural heritage.

A Living Belief - The Mother Goddess Worship of Vietnam | Heritage Journey

Culture & Tourism 21:58

Explore the profound world of Mother Goddess Worship, a Vietnamese's cultural practice recognized by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity.

Quan Họ Folk music - From tradition to modern day | Heritage Journey

Culture & Tourism 18:00

Quan Họ folk songs represent a harmonious combination of two artistic peaks in poetry and music. They embody profound humanistic values and the richness of the human spirit.

Thang Long Imperial Citadel | Heritage Journey

Culture & Tourism 17:54

For thirteen centuries, the Imperial Citadel of Thăng Long has embodied Việt Nam’s power, spirit, and national identity - a legacy recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Join Heritage Journey as the Flying Dragon rises, to unfold a nation’s story that inspires the world!

Echoes of peace - Vietnam's timeless spiritual heritage | Heritage Journey

Culture & Tourism 20:12

High in the misty mountains of northern Vietnam lies Yen Tu, a sacred land where a king once renounced his throne in search of enlightenment. Today that spiritual journey continues to inspire millions around the world.

The Khmer: A timeless flow | Heritage Journey

Culture & Tourism 19:32

Ok Om Bok, the Moon Worship Ceremony of the Khmer in southern Vietnam, is not only a harvest festival but also a moment of spiritual reflection shaped by Theravada Buddhism. For centuries, the Khmer have lived along the fertile Mekong River, preserving a distinct cultural world in which pagodas anchor spiritual life and traditions passed down through generations form a living heritage.