Vietnam has additional 11 national intangible cultural heritages
Vietnam has added 11 more cultural icons to the list of national intangible cultural heritage, according to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
The drum making of Dao Do ethnic people in the northwest province of Lao Cai’s Sa Pa (Source:baochinhphu.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam has added 11 more cultural icons to the list ofnational intangible cultural heritage, according to the Ministry of Culture,Sports and Tourism.
They are a festival of Chu Xa village in Hanoi’s Gia Lam district; the “gautao” festival of H’Mong ethnic people in Phong Tho, Sin Ho and Tam Duongdistricts of the northern mountainous province of Lai Chau; the Dai Bi pagodafestival in the northern province of Nam Dinh’s Nam Truc district; the “cap sac” (maturity ritual) of Dao Quan chet ethnic peoplein the northwest province of Dien Bien’s Tua Chua district; the Linh Quangpagoda festival in the northern province of Nam Dinh’s Truc Ninh district; the“cap sac”(maturity ritual)of Dao Tien ethnic people in the northern province of Phu Tho’s Tan Sondistrict; the “goi au” (Lung ta) ritual of the Thai Trang ethnic group in thenorthwestern province of Son La’s Quynh Nhai district; the Tra On temple festival in the Mekong deltaprovince of Vinh Long’s Tra On district; and the Nguyen Tieu (Mid-First Lunar Month)festival of the Hoa ethnic people in Ho Chi Minh City.
Besides, drum making of Dao Do ethnic people in the northwest province of LaoCai’s Sa Pa district; and the art of pattern making on costumes of H’Mong Hoaethnic people in Son La province’s Moc Chau district are named the nationalintangible cultural heritages.
These recognised intangible cultural heritages belong to four categoriesof traditional handicrafts, traditional festivals, social practices and beliefs,and folklore knowledge.
The ministry assigned the authorities at all levels in localities whereintangible cultural heritages are located to be responsible for management ofthe heritages within the scope of their duties and in accordance with the lawand regulations on cultural heritages./.
VNA
Related News
Vietnam possesses an array of intangible cultural heritages that have been recognized by UNESCO.
Quan Ho love duet singing has been recognised by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage. Bac Ninh province has made efforts to preserve the art to implement commitments to UNESCO on conservation and development of Quan Ho.
As peach blossoms flaunt their deep pink colour on the threshold of spring, the melodies of folk music are everywhere in all the hamlets in the northern province of Lang Son.
With the introduction of modern musical forms, the folk music of ethnic Khmer in the southern region has encountered multiple problems retaining its popular status.
The programme retraced the city's half-century journey of construction and development while conveying the affection and pride of people across the country for Vietnam's economic powerhouse.
Unlike conventional fireworks that are launched directly into the sky, water fireworks are fired into the water first. After absorbing water, they burst upward from the surface, creating striking light effects against the backdrop of the Saigon River.
Chinese entertainment stars are increasingly choosing outfits by Vietnamese designers for red carpet events, concerts, magazine shoots and international appearances, propelling Vietnamese fashion into the spotlight across Chinese social media and strengthening its presence in one of Asia's largest fashion markets.
The “Vietnam Day in Skopje 2026” event has been held in the heart of Skopje, bringing Vietnam’s cultural heritage and contemporary image closer to the people of North Macedonia and international visitors.
The event opened a series of commemorative activities marking 50 years since Saigon – Gia Dinh was officially named after President Ho Chi Minh (July 2, 1976–2026).
Dr. Ngo Phuong Lan, Chairwoman of the Vietnam Cinema Promotion and Development Association and Director of DANAFF IV, said the Politburo's Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW on breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation, and Resolution No. 80-NQ/TW on the development of Vietnamese culture have created a solid foundation for advancing cultural industries and a creative economic sector, and strengthening IP protection, opening up new opportunities for Vietnam's film sector.
Titled "The Last Bullet," the film follows the remarkable journey of the Olympic shooting champion, highlighting the perseverance, discipline, coach-athlete bond and personal sacrifices behind his historic achievement.
The photo exhibition featured vivid images of Vietnam's majestic natural scenery, rich cultural heritage, distinctive customs and centuries-old traditional craft villages.
The festival conveyed a meaningful message on safeguarding and promoting ethnic cultural identities to both domestic and international audiences. It helped raise public awareness and community responsibility while creating new momentum for tourism development, cultural industries and traditional crafts closely associated with the lives of Cham people in the new era.
Jointly organised by the Vietnam Fine Arts Association, the Guangxi Arts University of China and the Lijiang School of Painting of Guangxi, the exhibition features more than 90 selected paintings which cover a wide range of subjects, including landscapes, flowers, birds and portraits.
Held from June 26 to 28 around West Lake, the festival featured a vibrant programme of cultural performances, exhibitions, hands-on experiences and tourism promotion activities, helping showcase Hanoi as a safe, friendly and culturally rich destination.
After three editions under the theme "Bridging Asia", DANAFF IV has adopted the new theme "Bridging Asia to the World", reflecting its ambition to connect Vietnamese cinema more closely with regional and global film industries.
This year’s race route once again left a strong impression as participants passed through some of Ly Son’s most iconic landscapes, including windswept coastal roads, dramatic volcanic rock formations and distinctive green garlic fields.
The two teams were selected by the the jury of DIFF 2026 after the qualifying rounds, based on criteria including concept and theme, creativity, pyrotechnic effects, synchronisation between music and fireworks, overall performance quality, and audience impact.
Centred on presenting a Vietnam that is youthful and dynamic while remaining deeply rooted in cultural identity, the festival offered a diverse programme combining exhibitions, cultural experiences, cuisine, performing arts and film, contributing to the promotion of Vietnam’s image and people to Czech and international audiences.
Xam singing, a folk art form with a history of more than 700 years, is not only a distinctive form of performance but also a living archive of Vietnamese cultural memory, reflecting everyday life, emotions, and aspirations across generations.
Themed "Vision," the two teams brought the festival's qualifying round to a spectacular close with performances that combined artistic storytelling, synchronised music and cutting-edge pyrotechnic techniques.
The pagoda preserves 896 woodblocks, including 26 sets of Buddhist texts and several unidentified pieces.
With its larger scale and broader international participation, Sports Festival 2026 is expected to become one of Vietnam's standout sporting events this summer while enriching community activities and supporting tourism during the peak travel season.
A series of activities have been held in Montreuil city from June 26-28 to mark the 115th anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh's departure for a path to national liberation (June 5) and the 80th anniversary of his 1946 state visit to France as a guest of the French Government.
The drum making of Dao Do ethnic people in the northwest province of Lao Cai’s Sa Pa (Source:baochinhphu.vn)