Vietnam, Australia collaborate to preserve heritage

21/08/2026
03:01

Vietnamese art is attracting growing international interest, from classical works to contemporary art. With a team from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation visiting Vietnam to promote Culture by Design Season 2, the Australian Embassy arranged a tour of the Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum to explore Vietnam's artistic heritage. The visit was made more meaningful by a work symbolising cultural cooperation between the two countries.

Young artists reimagine Viet Nam's musical heritage

Young artists reimagine Viet Nam's musical heritage

Culture 01:42

Vietnamese artists are keeping traditional heritage alive by blending folk instruments, proverbs, and ceremonial rhythms with contemporary and orchestral sounds. From Dinh Hien Anh's tributes to the ao dai to Hoang Thuy Linh's folk-inspired releases, these creative approaches introduce Viet Nam's cultural identity to younger generations and wider audiences.

A taste of Viet Nam in Denmark

A taste of Viet Nam in Denmark

Culture 03:06

A bowl of Pho, Vietnamese summer rolls… the dishes Do Duc Huy's mother once cooked inspired him to bring the flavours of Viet Nam to diners in Denmark. For ten years, his restaurant has shared more than food. It tells a story of Vietnamese family bonds.

Music boosts tourism appeal in Da Lat

Music boosts tourism appeal in Da Lat

Culture 02:14

The Vietnam Jazz Heritage Festival 2026 brought tens of thousands of spectators to Da Lat over three nights last weekend, with performances by Vietnamese and international artists. The event highlighted the role of music in attracting visitors as Da Lat develops its tourism identity and cultural economy.

Gia Lai Gong Festival celebrates cultural heritage

Gia Lai Gong Festival celebrates cultural heritage

Culture 02:25

The 2026 Gong Festival in Gia Lai Province, which attracted nearly 1,500 artisans from ten provinces and cities, and showcases the rich diversity of Viet Nam's gong culture.

Bamboo moves beyond tradition

Bamboo moves beyond tradition

Culture 03:08

Bamboo has long been part of everyday life in Viet Nam, used in everything from household utensils and furniture to traditional handicrafts. Here in Hoi An, artisans are giving this familiar material a creative twist, taking it far beyond its traditional uses.

Viet Nam - Republic of Korea strengthen historical ties

Viet Nam - Republic of Korea strengthen historical ties

Culture 02:39

A ceremony in Bonghwa County, the Republic of Korea, has marked 800 years since Vietnamese Prince Ly Long Tuong settled in the region. Highlighting centuries of shared history, the event celebrated the K-Vietnam Valley project, recently designated as a special zone. This initiative aims to promote cultural exchange, encourage investment between Bac Ninh and Bonghwa, and strengthen bilateral ties through the vibrant Vietnamese diaspora.