VOV.VN - A national cultural heritage photo contest and exhibition, the first of its kind in Vietnam, is set to be launched in late May, aiming to raise awareness of heritage conservation within the local community.

VOV.VN - Ha Long Bay continues to represent a highly popular travel destination in the northern province of Quang Ninh and has therefore been recognised twice as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

VOV.VN - Hanoi is due to host the 25th conference of the Southeast Asia-Pacific Audiovisual Archive Association (SEAPAVAA) through both an online and in-person format from June 20 to June 25, according to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

The Tu Linh boat racing festival in the island district of Ly Son, the central province of Quang Ngai, has been recognised as part of the national intangible cultural heritage.

A tourism promotion programme entitled “Amazing Central Heritage” was organised in Ho Chi Minh City on April 23, introducing the heritage of the four central localities of Da Nang, Thua Thien-Hue, Quang Nam, and Quang Binh.

Over 30,000 people flocked to Hung Kings Temple in the northern province of Phu Tho during the weekend on April 17-18, on the occasion of the upcoming death anniversary of Hung Kings and Hung Kings Temple Festival 2021.

Cu Chi Tunnels, a popular destination for both domestic and foreign tourists thanks to its unique historical and architectural values, may soon join UNESCO’s list of world heritage.

Vietnam has climbed three places to the 40th in the 2021 Best Countries Report, according to a ranking and analysis project by the US News & World Report.

The Hanoi Amateur Water Puppetry Festival 2021 will be held on May 17 in Hanoi, aiming at promoting and preserving Vietnam’s unique intangible heritage.

VOV.VN - Over 600 stunning Ao Dai, the nation’s traditional long dress, were introduced to audiences at a fashion show which took place on the night of April 9 at the Temple of Literature in Hanoi.