Preserving the traditional costume tailoring of the Cao Lan ethnic group Preserving the traditional costume tailoring of the Cao Lan ethnic group
Amidst the rhythm of modern life, Mrs. Phan Thi Hien, a resident of My Lam 3 residential area, My Lam ward (Tuyen Quang City), continues to preserve the traditional cultural values of the Cao Lan ethnic group through her dedication to reviving and maintaining the craft of tailoring traditional Cao Lan costumes.
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Spreading the San Diu culture
15:15, 24/08/2025
Van Bao hamlet (Son Nam Commune) is home to 90% of the San Diu ethnic minority. For a long time, Van Bao has been a bright spot in preserving and promoting the traditional cultural identity of ethnic communities. In the commune, the Soong Co Club has been established and is run by two artists, Hoang Luc Thai and Nguyen Hong Chinh.
Stone niche cultivation on Dong Van Rocky Plateau
14:30, 24/08/2025
Stone niche cultivation is a system of traditional knowledge and experience about planting in stone areas of ethnic people on the Dong Van Rocky Plateau through many generations.
Preserving indigenous culture
15:46, 09/08/2025
The UNESCO Global Geopark of Dong Van Karst Plateau is home to numerous ethnic minority groups, including the H’mong, Dao, and Lo Lo, each with rich and distinctive cultural traditions. Here, culture is not only preserved but revitalized, with local communities, true custodians of heritage, playing a central role in sustaining traditions while advancing community development.
Rammed-earth houses: A symbol of endurance
09:07, 09/08/2025
Amidst the rugged mountains of the rocky highlands, the rammed-earth houses of the H’mong people are not only mere dwellings but also enduring symbols of resilience, craftsmanship, and a deep-rooted bond with nature’s harsh realities.
A convergence of highland cultural colors
10:27, 07/08/2025
Every Sunday morning, Meo Vac market bursts into life like a festive day, attracting ethnic H'mong, Dao, Lo Lo, Giay communities and visitors. From dawn, groups of people make their way along winding trails, crossing steep mountain passes to bring forest produce, livestock, and poultry for trade.
Silversmithing on the Rocky Plateau
18:29, 01/08/2025
Silversmithing is not only a traditional craft but also an art form, handed down through generations with memory, patience, and meticulous skill. For ethnic communities in Tuyen Quang province, including the H’mong, Dao, Nung, Pa Then, Co Lao, Lo Lo, Bo Y, etc., silver products serve both as jewelry and as a reflection of their cultural heritage.
Indigo colour in the dresses of Nung U women in Nam Dan
09:30, 28/07/2025
Nestled beneath the primary forest of Deo Gio, Nam Dan commune has long been known as a place that preserves the traditional culture of the Nung U people. Amidst the spread of modern life, the Nung U people in Nam Dan have still maintained the crafts of indigo dyeing and brocade weaving, creating dresses imbued with traditional cultural identity
Preserving the sound of the H’mong flute
21:40, 27/07/2025
Amidst the vast, undulating mountains of the Dong Van Stone Plateau, the sound of the H’mong flute rises like the breath of the land, an eternal echo of a people who have long stood resilient in the face of adversity. Within the rich cultural heritage of Vietnam’s ethnic communities, the H’mong flute is more than a traditional musical instrument; it is a powerful cultural symbol, an embodiment of the wisdom, spirit, and distinct identity of the H’mong people in the northernmost reaches of the Fatherland.
Indigo-dyed shirt, a cultural symbol of the Giay ethnic group
14:37, 22/07/2025
The indigo-dyed shirt of the Giay people is more than just traditional attire – it stands as a quiet yet powerful symbol of cultural identity, heritage, and aesthetic refinement. Amid the lush green mountains of northern Vietnam, this modest garment weaves together generations of history, belief, and pride, embodying the spirit of a resilient community.
The beauty of Na Chang brocade
15:36, 16/07/2025
In Na Chang village, Thuong Lam commune, the Tay ethnic group has lived in close-knit communities for generations. The local people are actively preserving and promoting the traditional craft of brocade weaving, creating vibrant costumes that embody their cultural heritage.
Dao Thanh Y people in Eo village preserve their cultural identity
10:12, 15/07/2025
Nestled along the Lo river, Eo village in Xuan Van commune (Yen Son district, Tuyen Quang province) is home to a 100% Dao Thanh Y ethnic community. While the origins of the name “Eo” remain a mystery even to the elders, the village stands out for preserving its unique cultural identity amid the fast-paced modern life with vibrant pao dung melodies, intricate brocade patterns, and a tranquil way of living.
Humpback chung cake - A specialty of Tay ethnic people in Ngoc Duong
16:16, 07/07/2025
Humpback chung cake is a traditional dish of the Tay ethnic group in Ngoc Duong commune, Tuyen Quang province.
Lung Cu National Flag Tower closed for maintenance
14:10, 06/06/2025
From May 30 to June 18, visitors to the Lung Cu National Flag Tower will be restricted to the waiting area at the foot of the site, as access to the tower itself is temporarily closed for maintenance.
Tot Bac - Vietnam’s sacred northernmost point
14:18, 06/06/2025
BHG - Beyond the Lung Cu National Flag Tower or the Km0 Milestone, a growing number of visitors to Ha Giang have recently been seeking out Tot Bac Point – the true northernmost tip on Vietnam’s map, located in Seo Lung Village, Lung Cu Commune, Dong Van District.