(VOVWORLD) - Since being inscribed on the list of Intangible Cultural Heritages in Need of Urgent Safeguarding 16 years ago, Ca Tru (ceremonial singing) has made a strong revival. Guilds and clubs have contributed to ensuring its lasting vitality. Artisan Van Mai, head of the Bich Cau Dao Quan Ca Tru Club in Hanoi, has been recognized for her devotion to this art form.
(VOVWORLD) - Captain Nguyen Hoang Hai Quang, a skilled fighter pilot of the Vietnam People’s Air Force, was honored as one of Vietnam’s Outstanding Young Faces of 2024. Day and night, he and his comrades stand guard over the nation’s peaceful skies, carrying forward the glorious legacy of their forefathers and embodying the aspiration and resolve of Vietnam’s young generation.
(VOVWORLD) - Nguyen Thi Khuyen, CEO of the Nasaki Vietnam Company, has spearheaded the expansion of non-fired building materials into the global market. The company’s products, including tiles and bricks, are produced using Japanese technology under the Nasaki brand. From a little-known brand, Nasaki has gained recognition both domestically and internationally.
(VOVWORLD) - Despite her own physical disability, Emeritus Artisan Hoang Thi Khuong in Hanoi possesses remarkable skill and unwavering determination. She has overcome her limitations to inspire others facing similar challenges. While striving to preserve her homeland’s traditional embroidery craft, she also helps people with disabilities find jobs and integrate into society.
(VOVWORLD) - Village elder K’Brep of the K’Ho ethnic group in Bao Thuan commune, Lam Dong province, is not only a pioneer in agricultural production but also a talented artisan, devoted to the traditional craft of weaving. He is an active contributor to local rural development initiatives.
(VOVWORLD) - Musician Sam Lee has helped to promote the people and landscapes of Ca Mau province through his compositions. He has delved deeper into the lives and culture of the region, and capturing their essence in his melodies.
(VOVWORLD) - Despite the challenges on his path to traditional music, Thach Bachs, a young Khmer man, has pursued his passion with tireless dedication. With love and determination, he has become a professional artist, working alongside others to preserve and promote the musical heritage of the Khmer people.
(VOVWORLD) - Tai Thi Mai of Pa Then ethnic group in Tan Trinh commune, Tuyen Quang province, is working hard to preserve and promote the craft of brocade weaving. As the Head of the Pa Then Brocade Cooperative, Mai has devoted her youth to realizing the dream of bringing her ethnic group’s brocade to the world.
(VOVWORLD) - Well-known theatre director Pham Thi Thanh has passed away at the age of 84. Throughout her life, she devoted herself to the stage, leaving behind timeless works and a generation of talented artists she nurtured.
(VOVWORLD) - Instead of rushing to renovate urban areas with brand-new structures, award-winning architect Trung Mai chooses to listen to the rhythm of the city and turn what may seem like chaos into solutions. Fascinated by the disorder and ad hoc nature of urban settings, he has chosen Hanoi as the place to unleash his creativity and bring value to the community.
