Dao Van Soan is one of the last artisans in Dao Xa village. With the experiences passed down from his predecessors, he is able to make various kinds of traditional Vietnamese musical instruments such as (Vietnamese monochord), Dan Nhi (or Vietnamese two-string violin) to Dan Day - Vietnamese three-strings guitar and Dan Tranh - the Zither, among others.
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Thanks to the efforts of the artisans of Xuan La village, the unique folk toys of To he still bring joy to many Hanoi children today.
The jewelry craft in Hanoi’s Dinh Cong Village has been famous for its long history. Braving the Covid-19 pandemic, artisan Quach Van Hieu is doing what it takes to preserve the traditional trade.
The gilding traditional craft village has resorted to innovation to make the traditional trade thrive.
From February 25 to 28, 2025, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon paid an official visit to Vietnam and attended the ASEAN Future Forum 2025.
06 Mar, 08:32 PM
The 2025 Friendship spring journey took international delegates to the Hai Ba Trung special national relic and Me Linh’s flower villages, offering a deep dive into Vietnam’s rich cultural heritage.
03 Mar, 09:38 AM
Local artisans have worked hard to inspire the love for these traditional Vietnamese folk paintings.
18 Feb, 08:39 PM
Bat Trang pottery and Van Phuc silk, two of Hanoi's traditional craft villages, have become the newest members to the World Crafts Council Network.
17 Feb, 03:41 PM
A collection of 45 snake sculptures titled "Serpents of Lacquer and Laterite" created by artisan Nguyen Tan Phat from Duong Lam Ancient Village gets unveiled to celebrate Vietnam's Tet 2025 - the Year of the Snake.
29 Jan, 10:44 AM
Exploring the vibrant traditions of Vietnamese Tet and savoring the festive cuisine are remarkable experiences that await visitors to Hanoi each spring.
28 Jan, 03:46 PM
Hundreds of people dressed in traditional Vietnamese attire paraded through the streets of the Old Quarter, re-enacting unique Tet rituals from Hanoi's past.
24 Jan, 10:29 PM
A celebration of Hanoi's culinary heritage, the talk show "Home-cooked meals and Tet feasts" offers viewers an engaging experience in the art of arranging traditional dishes for everyday family meals and Tet holiday feasts.
22 Jan, 10:36 AM