Vibes of Vietnam is a 15-minute television program that takes viewers on a journey across Vietnam, exploring the unique beauty, culture, and people of each region. Each episode offers a short yet immersive experience, allowing you to truly feel the distinctive “vibes” that shape the rich identity of Vietnam.
Then Pa village, located in Na Sang commune of Dien Bien province, is one of the main settlements of the Xa Phang ethnic group. Their culture has been carefully preserved and handed down through generations, adding vibrant colours to everyday life. These traditions are most vividly reflected in their clothing, particularly in the intricate art of embroidery and sewing.
Ba Don, whose real name is Nguyen Van Chanh, moved from Ben Tre to Saigon in the 1960s to work for guitar-making companies. After more than a decade, in 1975, he left to establish his own workshop. Together with his descendants, he built a renowned brand by crafting guitars of remarkable quality at affordable prices.
Located within Hoang Lien National Park, the Hoang Lien Tourism and Wildlife Conservation Center currently cares for over 100 animals from 30 different wild species. Most of these animals fall under groups 1B and 2B in Vietnam's Decree 84/2021/ND-CP, all about wildlife protection.
Only a population of just over 100 rare water conifers remains in Dak Lak Province. This plant holds both economic and scientific value, yet faces the risk of extinction as it can no longer reproduce naturally. Urgent conservation measures are being implemented to save this species listed in the Red Data Book.
Hanoi has lived through many eras, each with its own distinct flavours. Its dishes carry echoes of their origins, with food becoming a silent witness to history.
About 150 kilometres southeast of Hanoi, Xuan Thuy National Park in Ninh Binh province is recognised as one of Vietnam’s most important and distinctive nature reserves. Located just south of the Ba Lat estuary of the Red River, it is home to the largest mangrove ecosystem in northern Vietnam. The park’s rich habitats and biodiversity gained international recognition early on, making it the very first Ramsar site in Southeast Asia.
Dinh Cong Village in Hanoi became renowned for its intricate silver jewelry, once ranked among Thang Long’s four most honored crafts. Though it declined over time, the perseverance of skilled artisans has revived and preserved this heritage for future generations.
Xuan Thuy National Park in Ninh Binh is a model of sustainable development, where mangrove forests support eco-friendly honey and shrimp farming. Local beekeepers and fishers balance tradition with conservation, preserving biodiversity while creating stable incomes. It shows how communities can thrive alongside nature.
In the Gulf of Thailand, the waters around Phu Quoc are rich in anchovies, especially black and striped varieties. These are the key to producing Phu Quoc fish sauce, renowned for over 200 years for its rich flavor and high protein content.
Chu Ru ceramics are a traditional craft in which earth, water, and fire are transformed into rustic vessels imbued with character and meaning. Each piece embodies the heritage of the Chu Ru people, carrying their cultural soul forward through clay.