78 locals living in the ancient village of Duong Lam in Hanoi -- recognized as a national relic in 2005 -- recently signed a collective petition, asking the government to take back its herit [ … ]

Together with two other common village symbols - the banyan tree and the well - a temple is essential to the spiritual life of almost all people in rural areas.

No matter how far they may roam, rural people can never forget the image of their native village’s temple. The powerful symbol of community spirit is also an irreplaceable repository of loca [ … ]

The image of the pagoda and the sound of pagoda bells have become familiar to Vietnamese people, helping them feel relaxed and calm. For many Vietnamese people, the sound of the pagoda bell [ … ]

Rapid modernisation and modern lifestyles are threatening the survival of the ancient Cham culture and other ethnic traditions in central Quang Nam Province, home to two UNESCO world heritag [ … ]

Thousands of people from all corners of the country flocked to the northern province of Hung Yen on March 21 to attend a festival commemorating Chu Dong Tu and Tien Dung, who have been honou [ … ]

 Although the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday has passed, its festive atmosphere still pervades the city. Local residents in several districts of Hanoi treasure the tradition of celebratin [ … ]

This is the largest cultural festival of Mong ethnic minority people living mostly in mountainous areas of northern Vietnam.

The 'King' sits on a palanquin and carried by healthy young men in the family from the Sai temple in Dong Anh district, Ha Noi to the communal house of Sai village. To clear the way for the [ … ]

In Vietnamese culture, snakes compose a popular icon having a strong obsessiveness. For centuries, the worship of snakes became one of most ancient belief practices of the Vietnamese people [ … ]