Nhã Nhạc – The Musical Crown of Vietnam’s Nguyen Dynasty
Hue, chosen as the capital of the Nguyen Dynasty, was the cultural and political heart of Vietnam from 1788 to 1945. During this period, the city attracted talented individuals from…
Ikebana Through the Ages – Discovering Its Distinctive Schools and Techniques
Ikebana, often referred to as the “Japanese art of flower arrangement,” is much more than simply placing flowers in a vase. This intricate art form combines flowers, plants, and natural…
The Legend of the Dragon and Fairy about Viet Origins
The legend of “Con Rồng, cháu Tiên” (Children of Dragons and Fairies) is one of the most significant myths in Vietnamese culture, illustrating the origins of the Vietnamese people and…
Đờn Ca Tài Tử – The Rhythm of Southern Vietnamese Life
The lives of Southern Vietnamese people are simple and peaceful, much like the flow of their rivers. Amid this calm, Đờn ca tài tử, a unique musical art form, stands…
Đàn Bầu – Vietnam’s One Of A Kind One-Stringed Instrument
Đàn Bầu, also known as the “Độc Huyền Cầm” (Single Stringed Instrument), is a unique traditional musical instrument of the Vietnamese people. It stands out not only for its simple…
Bùi Xuân Phái and His Love Letter to Hà Nội
A Humble Beginning Rooted in Tradition Bùi Xuân Phái, one of Vietnam’s most celebrated painters, was born in Kim Hoàng Village, Vân Canh Commune, Hà Tây Province (now part of…
Hang Trong – The Heartbeat of Hanoi’s Vibrant Folk Art Tradition
Hang Trong is the second-largest center for folk painting production in Vietnam, after Dong Ho. Along with Dong Ho paintings, Kim Hoang paintings, and smaller regional branches, Hang Trong has…
Ca Trù – Vietnam’s Forgotten Art Finds Its New Life
Vietnam’s Ca trù, a traditional art form, once faced the risk of fading into history. However, it has overcome many challenges to reaffirm its vitality. Thirteen years after UNESCO recognized…
Double Seventh Day: A Celebration of Love and Tradition
Double Seventh Day, also known as the Qixi Festival (七夕节), is one of China’s most romantic and cherished traditional holidays. Celebrated on the seventh day of the seventh month in…
Van Gogh Museum – Capturing the Essence of a Brilliant Mind
Located in the cultural heart of Amsterdam, the Van Gogh Museum boasts the world’s largest collection of works by Vincent van Gogh. Since its opening in 1973, the museum has…