The folk-song Quan Ho, a very rich and beautiful musical storehouse of our people, has a very long lasting history. During all its existence, successive creations have u…

Before the late 1980s, nearly all Vietnamese people lived in villages and the cultivation of wet rice was the principal economic activity. The basic component of rural s…

Rice is an integral part of life in Vietnam. Vietnam is an agricultural country with eight out of ten Vietnamese living in rural areas and making their living by growing…

A big, white and rare coral block is under strict protection in southern Vietnam's Con Dao National Park, with few aware of its mesmerizing proximity. During a trip …

Now is the best time of the year to climb Voi Mep, the tallest mountain in the central province of Quang Tri. Voi Mep Mountain stands at a height of 1,762 m and is locat…

When considering the styling dilemmas once faced by Vietnamese men, a “bad hair day” takes on a whole new meaning. Dao Hung explains why hairdos once led to public ridic…

The “Old scent old village” fair in Hue, Vietnam’s former imperial capital, highlights the rustic beauty and hospitality of its Phuoc Tich ancient village. Planned for e…

Cheo is a form of popular theatre in Vietnam that has its roots in ancient village festivals. It consists of folk songs with pantomime, intrumental music and dances, com…

Once upon a time, there was a very rich man who lived in a village. When he died, he left his two sons a huge fortune. But the two brothers were entirely different. The …

Images of graceful girls in national charming long dress have been a symbol of Vietnam. However, looking back the historic development of national dress, Vietnam not onl…

Photographs of the Mau Son range in northern Vietnam, taken over several years by a local lensman, reveal its diverse charms. Wispy clouds cast a mist over one of Mau So…