More national intangible cultural heritages recognised
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism recently recognised several new items as national intangible cultural heritage, raising the total number to 228.
The traditional wrestling festival of Vinh Khe village in Hai Phong city (//tuoitre.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) – TheMinistry of Culture, Sports and Tourism recently recognised several new items asnational 🌳intangible cultural heritage, raising the total 🃏number to 228.
The new items include the traditionalwrestling festival of Vinh Khe village in Hai Phong city, the Bun huot nam(water festival) of the Lao ethnic minority group in Nua Ngam commune, DienBien district, Dien Bien province and the art of making patterns on traditionalcostumes of the Mong ethnic minority group in Sa Long commune, Muong Chadistrict of Dien Bien province. The wresting festival, which isbelieved to have begun 700 years ago, is held annually on the seventh day ofthe first lunar month, honouring the village’s tutelary god.
The water festival was held annually duringof the Lunar New Year (Tet) Festival to facilitate family members’ reunion.However, since 2015, it has been celebrated on its traditional days, April14-16.
It is considered an importantfestival of the Lao people, with numerous rituals, including ancestorworshipping and praying for rain.
Meanwhile, the art of making patternson tജraditional costume🏅s features the traditional technique of using wax to makepatterns, creating unique cultural and historical values and reflecting theskills of the Mong people.
Other heritages recently recognisedare the Xang Khan festival (or Kin chieng booc may) of Thai ethnic minoritypeople in Nghe An province, the Long Khe Temple festival in Quynh Phu districtof Thai Binh province, along with the Cau ngu (Whale Worshipping) festival inHau Loc district and Vien Khe – Dong Anh folk songs and dances in Dong Sondistrict of Thanh Hoa province.-VNA
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Despite the death of a buffalo owner at Hai Phong’s traditional buffalo fighting festival in July, anthropologists and tourism experts argued at a conference that the festival should continue and be promoted to tourists.
Visitors to the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai have been dazzled by various cultural activities within the framework of the Muong Lo Culture-Tourism Week and a festival to explore terraced fields in Mu Cang Chai district which kicked off on September 23.
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This is the first time since the adoption of the Convention that a country has served two consecutive terms on the Committee. The outcome shows the trust and recognition that member states have given Vietnam for its efforts and achievements in carrying out and promoting the Convention, as well as for its active role, strong standing, and growing credibility at UNESCO.
Quang Duc pottery is known for its wide range of forms, including wine bottles, jars, lime pots, vases, plant pots, incense burners and candle stands. Decorative motifs are equally rich, featuring mythical creatures, pastoral scenes, floral patterns, deer, peacocks, bats and more.
Vietnam’s cinematic appeal lies in its diverse settings, from terraced mountains and limestone karsts to bustling markets and ancient towns. Its mix of ethnic vibes, buzzing street life, and old traditions gives directors a goldmine for storytelling.
The Vietnamese team will gather on June 26 in Ba Ria-Vung Tau, where they will train until July 14 before departing for Indonesia for the ASEAN U23 Championship 2025, which runs from July 15 to 29. Vietnam will face Laos on July 19 and Cambodia on July 22 in the group stage.
The exhibition showcases more than 100 valuable documents and artifacts, divided into two main parts: “Journalist Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh” and “President Ho Chi Minh – Founder and Mentor of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press.” This is an opportunity to recall the late leader’s journalism journey and affirm his exceptional role in founding and guiding the revolutionary press in Vietnam.
For the first time, the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has granted Vietnam hosting rights for the two championships, including the Asian women’s solo category, which debuts this year as an officially recognised event.
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Despite strong home support and high expectations, Vietnam were unable to overcome the defending champions, who secured their third consecutive win over Vietnam in a regional final, following previous victories in 2014 and 2023.
The event, part of Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy strategy through 2030, was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela and USM’s Faculty of International Relations. It attracted thousands of students from universities across Venezuela.
For the first time, Vietnamese audiences will have the opportunity to experience the ballet masterpiece "Don Quixote" in its original version by renowned choreographer Marius Petipa.
The contest carried deep meaning as it was the first time the life of Vietnamese women abroad had been highlighted as the central theme, said poet and writer Nguyen Quang Thieu, Chairman of the Vietnam Writers’ Association.
The event formed part of Vietnam’s ongoing campaign to seek UNESCO World Heritage status for the complex at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, scheduled to take place in Paris in July.
Creative cultural festivals are fast emerging as a new catalyst for tourism development in Vietnam, as localities increasingly invest in these vibrant events on a more systematic and larger scale.
This marks the first time Vietnam has hosted a continental-level Muay event which will feature competitions across 28 weight categories in combat and eight performance categories.
Coming to the Vietnamese booth, visitors had the chance to take part in a bamboo dance, a workshop on painting woven bamboo or rattan, or quizzes about Vietnam.
These are impressive achievements, not only showing the efforts and prowess of Vietnamese paddlers but also serving as proof of the sports sector’s strategic and systematic investment.
The traditional wrestling festival of Vinh Khe village in Hai Phong city (//tuoitre.vn) 
