Kyusu – The Heart of Japanese Tea Culture

At the heart of Japan’s culture is the art of tea. This practice has grown over centuries. Central to this cherished tradition is the kyusu, a traditional Japanese teapot. The…

Trịnh Công Sơn – The Soulful Maestro Of Vietnamese Music And Poetry

Trịnh Công Sơn (1939–2001) is one of Vietnam’s most celebrated musicians and songwriters. His profound and poetic songs, deeply embedded in Vietnamese culture, earned him a lasting legacy as a…

Preserving Tradition: The Timeless Beauty of Đông Hồ Folk Paintings

Đông Hồ folk paintings, are a treasured form of Vietnamese folk art that originated from Đông Hồ village in Bắc Ninh Province, northern Vietnam. With their vivid colors, simple yet…

Vạn Phúc – The Timeless Silk Weaving Village of Vietnam

Nestled just outside the bustling city of Hanoi, the village of Van Phuc stands as a living testament to Vietnam’s rich heritage of silk weaving. For over a thousand years,…

Tấm Cám Vs. Cinderella: A Tale from Two Cultures

Fairy tales have a unique way of reflecting the values and traditions of the cultures from which they originate. Two such tales, Tấm Cám from Vietnam and Cinderella from Western…

Tò He – The Unique Vietnamese Art of Toy Figurines

Tò He is a traditional Vietnamese folk art that involves crafting toy figurines from coloured rice dough. These figurines are not only toys for children but also serve as an…

Vietnam’s Music Scene Gets a Makeover: The Indie Revolution

Something extraordinary is happening in Vietnam’s music world – indie music is on the rise! Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are totally buzzing with creativity, and it’s changing the…