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A monthly magazine in English covering Vietnam's natural and cultural heritage and its conservation. Published under the auspices of the Vietnam Cultural Heritage Association. Serving readers who are interested in Vietnam's rich natural and cultural treasure. Clear and concise stories written by professional journalists, reporters as well as renowned researchers, culture experts and artists provide readers with multi-faceted and valuable approaches on Vietnam's land, people and its cultural evolution. Photos and paintings on the landscapes, nature reserve, historical sites, architectural and sculptural structures, cultural activities, folk and modern art from around the country as well as Vietnamese people’s daily life scenes. Maps and directions are also available to serve readers who love travelling.

TYPICAL TRADE VILLAGES GOING “EXTINCT”?

Ha Thai Village of Thuong Tin District of Hanoi started its traditional paint trade in the 17th century. In the 30s of last century, the paint village of Ha Thai learned polishing techniques and the use of materials such as egg shell and snail. It was during this time that elder Dinh Van Thanh of Thai Ha Village was invited to an exposition in France to demonstrate the art of lacquer painting.

1 min

Tourism remains far away from Hue village's reach

Villagers in the 550-year-old Phuoc Tich Village on the outskirts of former imperial Hue City have dreamed of bumper tourism in the village for 10 years, but their dreams have yet to come to fruition.

4 mins

Traditional wedding of the White Yao people

Having a son coming of age, a White Yao family begins selecting a wife for him among the White Yao young girls in the same hamlet or one nearby.

3 mins

Xin Man at a glance

In April, the last fiery flowers of the cotton trees spark on mountain slopes. With the long-brewing desire inside to conquer the scenic tourist path from Bac Ha (Lao Cai) to Xin Man, the most desolate highland district of Ha Giang Province, we hit the road on a beautiful weekend.

3 mins

Silver carving by Po Ho Creek

Following the tunes (“Spring comes to Muong Hum hamlet high up the mountains with heart-rocking distant singing…” ) of talented composer Nguyen Tai Tue, we come to Seo Po Ho hamlet to visit Red Yao artisans diligently blowing life into silver, creating wonders of sophisticated craftsmanship, worthily contributing to the cultural traditions of their tribe.

3 mins

The fabulous Phu Tho tea hills

Today’s Phu Tho Province was the land chosen by Hung Kings, the first rulers of Vietnam, to be their capital. Considered the cradle of the Viet people, this area still preserves the temples of Hung Kings and many other historical relics such as pagodas and shrines.

1 min

Bridges that distill the love of the native land

Every Vietnamese has a bridge to be nostalgic about.

5 mins

EXPLORING PU MAT CONSERVATION ZONE

Pu Mat National Park belongs to Nghe An Province. At 93,113 ha, it is the only remaining primeval forest in Northern Vietnam.

2 mins

Cultural touches grieve locals of the royal city

Culture has served as the most sensitive part to Hue natives and they are always ready to fight for the cultural values that have existed in a long period of time in this former imperial capital city.

5 mins

A DIVINE FLAGPOLE OF THE VIETNAMESE

Lung Cu Peak of Dragon Mountain, rises 1470m above sea level and belongs to Lung Cu Commune, Dong Van District, Ha Giang Province. Sharing a border with China, this mountain has witnessed the long history of the Vietnamese fighting against foreign aggressors. That is why Lung Cu is considered a sacred place of the Vietnamese people.

1 min

Where Glutinous Buns Are Offered To Hung Kings

Since the beginning of time, glutinous cakes and buns have always held a special place in Vietnamese hearts. Representing the ‘round sky and square earth’ that gave birth to the universe in between, they are a part of our Vietnamese faith and reverence of the Hung Kings and ancestors. On the 10th of the 3rd lunar month every year, in Mo Chu Ha Village, Bach Hac Commune, Viet Tri Township of Phu Tho Province, pestles and mortars get busy making glutinous buns for the celebration of Hung, the nation’s ancestor.

4 mins

H'Hen Nie: The Most Beautiful Girl Of The World Who Lives Next Door

She was Miss Vietnam 2017, a top 5 finalist in the Miss Universe 2018 contest, and Missology Timeless Beauty 2018.

9 mins

Ancient Port With Hundreds Of Relic Sites

By the mid-17th century, Hien Township was bustling with the trade of silk, tussore, chiffon, velvet, gold, silver, bronze etc. Traders came here from Asian and European countries such as England, France, Holland, Japan and China.

2 mins

Nature Reserve Offers Hidden Delights

In early 2019, Na Hang – Lam Binh Nature Reserve in Tuyen Quang Province was recognized as a “National Special Scenic Attraction.”

2 mins

Hue Craves The Return Of Ao Dai

Hue was the birthplace of ao dai, the Vietnamese national costume.

4 mins

Red Cotton Flower Season

Red cotton trees blossom in the 3rdlunar month.

1 min

Deity of Wave

Every year after the Rija Nugar celebration at Cham NewYear’s (April in the solar calendar), Cham people in NinhThuan and Binh Thuan provinces conduct Po Riyak(Deity of Wave) consecration. This is a typical feature of ocean-fishing culture of Cham people in the region, similar to the Viet people’s customs of consecration to the Fish Lord or to the God of Southern Seas.

2 mins

Peddling The Petals

Just ask anybody what the most unique and typical features of Hanoi are, and they invariably talk not about grand, splendid things, but about the old, mundane things as natural as the breaths of life.

1 min

A Pleasant Idleness

Lotus-scented tea takes away all worries and cares

2 mins

Typical Trade Villages Going “Extinct”?

Ha Thai Village of Thuong Tin District of Hanoi started its traditional paint trade in the 17th century. In the 30s of last century, the paint village of Ha Thai learned polishing techniques and the use of materials such as egg shell and snail. It was during this time that elder Dinh Van Thanh of Thai Ha Village was invited to an exposition in France to demonstrate the art of lacquer painting.

1 min

Tourism Remains Far Away From Hue Village's Reach

Villagers in the 550-year-old PhuocTich Village on the outskirts of former imperial Hue City have dreamed of bumper tourism in the village for 10 years, but their dreams have yet to come to fruition.

4 mins

Traditional Wedding Of The White Yao People

Having a son coming of age, a White Yao family begins selecting a wife for him among the White Yao young girls in the same hamlet or one nearby. A sweetheart chosen, they send a word to her family.

3 mins

Silver Carving

by Po Ho Creek.

3 mins

In The Hands Of The Potter

Huong Canh is a traditional ceramics trade village of Binh Xuyen District, Vinh Phuc Province in the northern Midlands

2 mins

Pathways To The Soul Of Old Hanoi

About Hanoi, artist Le Thiet Cuong wrote, Alleys are the roots and streets are the tree tops.

2 mins

Le Bich: Photographing Relics Is A Natural Passion

Le Bich is a seasoned photo reporter who has for many years collaborated with tourist journals such as Wanderlust , Travellive. Vietnam Airlines inflight magazine Heritage. To him, photographing relics has become a natural passion, especially after long ramblings in the countryside, busying himself with village wells and craftsmens tales.

4 mins

A Clan Reunion And A Festival Of Masquerades

There is an ancient tradition which was discontinued for 50 years, and restored completely in 2012 by ethnographers and local people. Since then, this festivalis conducted every year.

3 mins

A Piece Of Paradise

Bach Ma is the only one of the five ‘sibling’ locations discovered and developed into a vacationland by the French, along with Sapa, Tam Dao, Ba Na and Da Lat, that has retained its almost pristine nature.

2 mins

Gastronomy With Gastropods

Ashort while ago, I was asked if the Vietnamese fondness for eating snails were a consequence of the former French presence here.

3 mins

The Spring Lion Dance Of The Nung Phan Slinh People

Camouflaged as a lion, the dancer makes quick, vigorous and skillful moves extracted from traditional martial arts. These are the typical characteristics of the dance. The dancing lion may also be accompanied by a gorilla and a monkey.

3 mins

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Vietnam Heritage Magazine Description:

A monthly magazine in English covering Vietnam's natural and cultural heritage and its conservation.
Published under the auspices of the Vietnam Cultural Heritage Association.
Serving readers who are interested in Vietnam's rich natural and cultural treasure.
Clear and concise stories written by professional journalists, reporters as well as renowned researchers, culture experts and artists provide readers with multi-faceted and valuable approaches on Vietnam's land, people and its cultural evolution.
Photos and paintings on the landscapes, nature reserve, historical sites, architectural and sculptural structures, cultural activities, folk and modern art from around the country as well as Vietnamese people’s daily life scenes.
Maps and directions are also available to serve readers who love travelling.