Preparations are under way for Sa Huynh's UNESCO World Heritage nomination, following the site's designation as a Special National Relic in 2022. Archaeologists say the process should be accelerated to raise awareness of and highlight the value of Sa Huynh culture.
In Ho Chi Minh City's Cho Lon Ward, the Mid-Autumn Festival is celebrated in a distinctive way, blending festive traditions with centuries-old Chinese-Vietnamese heritage. The Hoa community continues to preserve and pass on these traditions through generations.
Music, lights and a colourful parade brought a festive atmosphere to Ho Chi Minh City as the Nghinh Ong Festival continued with an artistic programme and Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations. Families, local residents and visitors gathered to enjoy the performances and take part in one of Ho Chi Minh city's major annual cultural events.
The familiar sounds of drums and colourful lion dances take on a new twist at the Institute of Oceanography in Nha Trang, where visitors can enjoy the underwater lion dance. The performance brings together traditional Mid-Autumn culture and the marine world.
Faced with growing competition from modern products, many traditional Mid-Autumn Festival toys are losing their market share. But in Luu Xa Village, Hung Yen Province, local artisans are working to preserve the craft by innovating their products and passing the skills on to the next generation.
In Vietnam’s cultural history, from royal objects made for the Nguyen court to everyday jewelry worn by ordinary people, generations of goldsmiths transformed precious metals into intricate works of art. Today, each surviving piece offers a glimpse into the life, aesthetics and craftsmanship of the Nguyen era in the former imperial capital of Hue.
Preparations are under way for Sa Huynh's UNESCO World Heritage nomination, following the site's designation as a Special National Relic in 2022. Archaeologists say the process should be accelerated to raise awareness of and highlight the value of Sa Huynh culture.