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.
Across the Mekong Delta, vast fields of water lilies are a familiar sight. Growing naturally in the countryside and shimmering on the waterways, these humble flowers have long been woven into the daily rhythm of local life.
Ninh Thuận, now part of Khánh Hoà Province, is a landscape defined by rolling sand dunes. As a result, agriculture has always been a challenge here. Tune in to this episode of Vibes of Vietnam to discover how local farmers are experimenting with different crops to thrive in the region’s sandy soil. Only on Vietnam Today.
Đà Lạt is more than just a destination; it's a place shaped by nature's own story. Here, Tuyền Lâm lake stretches out like a mirror, reflecting the endless green of the pine forest. Go deeper into the land, Đà Lạt showcases its wide range of structures that withstood over a century.
Some sounds are inseparable from the spirit of Vietnam, from oars gliding across rivers to drums echoing through village festivals. Among them is the martial drum, whose powerful rhythm has carried the strength, discipline, and legacy of Vietnamese martial arts through centuries of history.
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.
In this episode of Insights, discover how the geological formation of this remarkable region has shaped not only the landscape, but also the lives, culture and livelihoods of the local people. From ancient rock formations to everyday life, explore the deep connection between geology and community in one of Việt Nam's most distinctive areas.