The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism has issued a decision recognising the traditional craft of making lotus-scented tea in Quang An ward, Tay Ho district of Hanoi as a national intangible cultural heritage.

A Vietnamese delegation led by Deputy Minister of Culture, Sport and Tourism Ho An Phong is attending the ASEAN-China Week that opened in the Chinese province of Shanxi on August 12.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has added new entrants onto the list of national intangible cultural heritage, including “Phở Nam Định” (Nam Dinh beef noodle soup) and “Mì Quảng” (Quang noodles).

VOV.VN - Artists nationwide will gather to celebrate the seventh festival of the traditional Then singing and Tinh musical instrument of the Tay, Nung, and Thai ethnic groups, which will take place from November 15 to November 17 in the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism on the outskirts of Hanoi.

The third Vietnam Festival in Sapporo – a cultural exchange between Vietnam and Japan was opened on Sapporo city, Japan’s Hokkaido prefecture on August 10.

VOV.VN - The 20th Hoi An - Japan Cultural Exchange Programme was launched this week in the ancient town of Hoi An in Quang Nam province, with numerous diverse activities planned to preserve and develop unique folk arts, attracting the participation of many tourists and locals.

An exhibition on cultural natural heritage, and traditional handicraft products will be held from November 22-26 in Vinh city, central Nghe An province, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced on August 6.

As cultural tourism is popular among both domestic and foreign visitors, young Vietnamese people have embraced the trend and created a breath of fresh air in cultural tourism development. They have not only provided visitors with immerse experiences but also joined hands to preserve the local culture and reduce negative impact on the local ecological system.

VOV.VN - The northern province of Ha Nam has received nominations in two significant categories at the 31st edition of the World Travel Awards (WTA) for the Asia and Oceania region.

A cultural space dedicated to the life and legacy of late Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong was inaugurated in the central city of Da Nang on August 5, which coincided with the 94th anniversary of the Communist Review where he served as Editor-in-Chief for nearly three decades.