Ly Ngoc Minh is named “king of ceramics” as he is the founder of Minh Long ceramics which is now known not only at home but also abroad for its high quality, artistry and also its being imbued with Vietnamese culture.
Minh Long porcelain was founded in 1970 by Ly Ngoc Minh who is the third [...]
Authorities in central Thua Thien-Hue Province have approved a large-scale project to the imperial tomb of the King Dong Khanh.
The VND76.343 billion (US$4.5 million) project is scheduled to be completed by 2012, with funds sourced from the state budget and other sponsors, authorities said.
Surrounded by tombs of other royal family members, the mausoleum is [...]
A total of 216 ancient tombs dating back to Sa Huynh culture were found buried together at the Con Rang relics in Huong Tra district of central Thua Thien-Hue province.
The result of the third excavation is the biggest archaeological discovery about the number of such tombs found in the central region so far, said [...]
The US Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation on July 30 handed over 30,000 USD to a project to preserve a collection of wooden artifacts and paintings from northern Nam Dinh province’s museum.
The conservation project, to be carried out until March 2009, will work on 57 religious objects, which date back to the 17 th -19 [...]
Four sculpture and installation artworks named “Living Fossils” by Vuong Van Thao passed the first round of the Asia-Pacific Breweries Foundation Signature Art Prize 2008 for contemporary artists in the region.
Covering Hanoi’s ancient houses with composite, Vuong Van Thao tries to render the existence of the past and the present.
He said: “I’m very [...]
Specific cultural characteristics of Vietnamese ethnic groups attracted Japanese researcher on Asian and African culture, Ysuda Masako.
“I am very interested when researching ethnic minority groups in Vietnam. The more I study the more excellent I find,” said Masako.
At first sight, few people do not think that Masako is Japan and she can climb up [...]
The Vietnam Folklore Culture and Arts Association has recognized a folklore cultural address for a ca tru club in Chanh village, Van Nhan commune, Phu Xuyen district, the northern province of Ha Tay.
Chanh village is famous for ancient ca tru in the northern delta. Many singers performed and taught this art in different villages in [...]
The Sapa ancient carved rock field, a cultural heritage that attracts many visitors to the mountainous northern province of Lao Cai, is at risk of being damaged by the time, weather and humans.
The 4 km by 2 km field includes more than 159 slabs of ancient stone located in Muong Hoa valley in Hau Tao [...]
Hanoi has finalized documentations on the Thang Long royal citadel, which will be submitted to UNESCO for considering as a world cultural heritage.
Hanoi authorities have proposed the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the National Cultural Herigate Council to contribute their ideas on the file after collecting opinions from scientists, historians and experts at [...]
Tay Son- Binh Dinh Festival closed on August 3 with the attendance of around 40,000 tourists nationwide.
A special art performance with the participation of over 1,000 artists and athletes from martial arts and arts troupes at home and aboard received warm acclaim from the public.
In the framework of Tay Son- Binh Dinh Festival, the [...]
