The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has issued a plan to support the study, restoration, and preservation of ethnic minorities’ intangible cultures which are at risk of falling into oblivion.

VOV.VN - Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son and Japanese Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology Moriyama Masahito have discussed the possibility of stepping up culture, education, science, and technology cooperation in the time ahead during their recent meeting.

An event promoting Vietnamese culture was held on April 27 at the Far Eastern Federal University in Vladivostok city in the Far East of Russia.

The northern province of Ninh Binh hopes to receive further support from UNESCO to preserve and promote its cultural heritage as well as better integrate into the world’s network of heritage, tourism and cultural industry hubs and creative cities, Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Doan Minh Huan has said.

A book fair was held in Moscow on April 21 in response to the Vietnam Book and Reading Cultural Day, creating a chance for the Vietnamese community in Russia to meet, exchange books, and promote the reading culture.

Ho Chi Minh City is launching a series of activities at the Book Street and Paris Square in District 1 to celebrate Vietnam Book and Reading Cultural Day (April 21) until April 22.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked village elders and chiefs, skilled artisans and reputable citizens to make greater efforts to preserve and promote tangible and intangible cultural heritage, which is the quintessence and core value of the nation.

VOV.VN - Google Arts & Culture debuted an online exhibition on April 18 showcasing the Trang An Landscape Complex in Vietnam’s northern Ninh Binh province to mark its 10th anniversary of UNESCO recognition as a World Cultural and Natural Heritage Site.

VOV.VN - For every Vietnamese person, the Hung Kings’ Temple Festival, also known as the Hung Kings’ Death Anniversary, has become a spiritual symbol, providing a sense of origin, and the convergence of the national cultural identity and values.

Vietnam will prioritise the protection of intangible cultural heritage at risk of fading away or being lost, and those of ethnic communities living in far-flung areas, according a newly-issued Government decree.