(VOVWORLD) - Giving lucky money to children has long been a Vietnamese tradition for Tet, the Lunar New Year Festival. But this tradition is changing. Books and tree seeds are given as Tet gifts instead of money. This trend is getting more and more popular.
(VOVWORLD) - The “Dance of unity” created by former Politburo member and former National Assembly Vice Chairwoman Tong Thi Phong has become popular among people in the northwestern region of Vietnam. The dance is now part of the spiritual life of Son La province.
(VOVWORLD) - As the COVID-19 pandemic is under control in Ho Chi Minh City, many entertainment activities have been resumed. The city’s drama stages have opened to serve audiences during the Lunar New Year holidays.
(VOVWORLD) - Calligraphy originated from the art of writing. It has long been considered part of Vietnamese culture and has considerable effect on Vietnam’s socio-economy.
(VOVWORLD) - A number of young artists in the northern province of Nam Dinh have formed an art troupe performing classical works of Cheo (Vietnamese traditional opera). The group has brought Cheo to a wider audience, especially on social media thanks to their lively performance.
(VOVWORLD) - Meritorious Cai Luong (reformed opera) artist Thanh Kim Hue was born in 1954 in Ho Chi Minh City and was well-known in the southern region. She passed away late last year due to cancer. During her career, Hue made great contributions to this art.
(VOVWORLD) - In Nghia Lo town in the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai, ethnic minority cultural values have been preserved for generations. Recently, various activities at school are raising pupils’ awareness of the importance of keeping their culture alive.
(VOVWORLD) - A forum called “Acculturation - foundation for sustainable recovery and development” was held in Hanoi recently to spotlight the role of culture in sustainable economic development and promote a campaign called “Building the Vietnamese corporate culture”.
(VOVWORLD) - Literature and arts are the quintessence of culture. In the new era, it’s crucial for the cultural sector to build a literary and artistic value system that harmonizes tradition and modernity.
(VOVWORLD) - The National Drama Festival 2021, demonstrating flexibility and creativity in the face of the lingering COVID-19 pandemic, took place both online and offline in Hai Phong city, and was well received by audiences.
