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.

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.

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.

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.

Bridges that distill the love of the native land

Every Vietnamese has a bridge to be nostalgic about.

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.

Heroes Of A Thousand Faces

The ancient art of mask-making is still alive

Paying The Dead

The elaborate enrichment ceremony of the Nung

Temple Of The Dragons

A wooden temple is the host to hundreds of dragon carvings

Mourning The President Tran Dai Quang

On 21 September, residents throughout the country hada shocking day as the news that President Tran Dai Quang passed away at the age of 62 was broadcast on air and online newswires.

A Culture Built For Working People

Downtown East is a special thing. As a business run by the National Trades Union Congress, it can exist and be successful only in Singapore.

Phat Ziem Stone Church

Where Eastern and Western architectural styles converge.

Totally Tropical Tasting Tipple: Bia Crafted In Vietnam

Over the more than twenty years since I came to Vietnam, beer has developed along with the economy in general.

Passion For My Hometown Hue

In the first days of the New Year 2019, Thuy Lien had a conversation with photographer Luong Nam Nhat Long from Hue, First Prize winner in the category of Young Authors in the 2018 Vietnam Heritage Photo Awards for the photo “ Out of Class”

The 'Hunt' For Clouds And Fog In Moc Chau

About 200km from Hanoi, Moc Chau is a vast plateau, considered by many to be the most beautiful of the Northern highlands.

A King Who Favored Buddhism

The era of Middle Prosperity of Le boasted having the most bizarre king in our history,

Hurricane Of Angels

I came to the Art Space in the evening.

Plate Flower Displays A Fading Relic Of The Past

On the occasions of New Year’s, new moon, full moon and commemoration of dead relatives, the Vietnamese always have on the altar a plate of flowers and another one with betel and areca.

Hanoi April Loa Ken

Walking Hanoi streets is always so blissful. And I have spotted here and there bicycles peddling white lilies.

Ramuwan And Cham Bani People In Ninh Thuan Province

Ramuwan is the name of the most important festival in cultural and spiritual life of Bani Muslims, mostly Cham by ethnicity, in NinhThuan Province.

A 'Catholic Capital' In A Bog

More than 120 years old, Phat Diem Church, a complex of 20 architectural structures, is located in Phat Diem Township, Kim Son District, Ninh Binh Province. Dubbed by many journals and tourists as the ‘Capital of Vietnam Catholicism,’ it was recognized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism a National Cultural and Historical Heritage Site in 1988.‘The Phat Diem Church complex occupies an area of 20ha, its main structures being six chapels, a bishop edifice, a bell-tower, a theater, a museum of traditions, an artificial mount, two caves and a pond,’ according to the website of the church.

Hue Bids Farewell To Its Beloved Singer

Minh Man, a live treasure ofca Hue, a type of traditionalmusic that is as significantas ca tru in the north and don ca tai tu in the south, gave her last breath at her home in central Hue City in March, at 93.

Straw Mat Trade Village Is Over 500 Years Old

Tan Le Commune, Hung Ha District of Thai Binh Province has been famous for generations for its straw mat trade.

Heart Of Glass

Glass noodles are the beloved tradecraft in ancient northern town

Dragon Tell The Royal Story

Dragons and phoenixes are among the four sacred animals in Vietnamese culture, the other two being kylins and turtles.

Masterpiece Mural In Hue Will Stay

As Vatican City has its ceiling muralin the Sistine Chapel, Hue City hasCuu Long An Van, a mural on the ceiling of Dieu De Pagodas hall.

The Divine Place Of An Ethnic Tribe

Every village of the ethnic minorities in the Tay Nguyen region, including the Ba Na, Gia Rai and Xe Dang has a communal house called the Rong. Its the tallest and biggest structure inthe village, where spiritual and communal ceremonies and cultural activities are conducted. Sometimes the village elders also use the Rong as the court to judge disputes,complaints and grievances and punish those who violate the customs.

Buildings Out Of Time

Standing on the banks of the Saigon River, the village of Phu Long Temple belongs to Lai Thieu Commune of Thuan An Township, Binh Duong Province.

Market Of The Heart

Crowds of ethnic people in colorful traditional outfits conduct trading of handwoven brocades, cows, pigs, chickens, ducks, forest bamboo shoots and vegetables.

Tuong Ban - The Secret Is In The Sauce

Ban soya sauce has a rich taste and an eye-catching yellowish color.