Doi Tam – the village of drums

VietNamNet Bridge – Doi Tam village is very famous for its drum-making techniques. The village is located at the foot of Doi Mountain in Doi Son commune, Duy Tien district, the northern province of Ha Nam. Doi Tam has 545 families and around 550 villagers are drum makers.

Stilt house home to new conceptual art

VietNamNet Bridge - The facade may symbolise tradition, but Duc’s stilt house art gallery is a haven for modern thinkers.

Where is the real Quan Ho?

VietNamNet Bridge – The current Lim Festival is very bustling, attracting thousands of visitors. Quan ho is sung everywhere from houses to boats. People, including cultural experts, are optimistic about the development of Quan ho.

Charnel-house statues ‘crying’

VietNamNet Bridge – Despite efforts to preserve charnel-house statues, more original statues have been offered for sale at extremely high prices.

Bat Trang pottery losing its character?

VietNamNet Bridge – Some people visiting Bat Trang pottery village recently have been disappointed by the mixture of different styles of pottery being sold. Is Bat Trang losing its identity as a traditional pottery village of Vietnam?

New Year festival of ethnic minorities

VietNamNet Bridge – The northern mountainous province of Lao Cai is home to over 20 ethnic minority groups. This article introduces the New Year (Tet) festivals of the Thu Lao, Ha Nhi and Xa Pho ethnic groups.

Calligraphy – An enjoyment at Tet

VietNamNet Bridge - As a traditional custom, on the days approaching Tet the fair displaying calligraphy by the Chinese Vietnamese community from District 5 in HCM City is crowded with people who enjoy this hobby.

Phum Xoai brocade

VietNamNet Bridge - Phum Xoai brocade weaved by the Cham ethnic people from the South-western province of An Giang has long been sought-after nationwide because of its unique designs and colours.

Buying luck at Vieng Market

VietNamNet BridgeAs usual, from 10pm on the seventh day of the first lunar month, Vieng market in Nam Dinh is busy with visitors, who believe it will bring them luck throughout the year.

Incense – bridging the gap between worlds

VietNamNet Bridge - During the Lunar New Year, the people of Vietnam pray to their ancestors, Heaven and Earth. The age-old tradition of thurification, or the burning of incense during this time of year is said to create an invisible bridge, connecting this world to the one beyond.

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