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Ca Tru Phu Xuyen, Hanoi, boasts a long history, showcasing sophistication in vocal music, poetry, and traditional instruments. It was recognized by UNESCO in 2009 as intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent safeguarding. |
The Giong Festival at Phu Dong Temple, Hanoi, is part of a special exhibition on Vietnamese cultural heritage recognized and inscribed by UNESCO. This traditional festival is held annually from the 6th to the 9th day of the 4th lunar month in Phu Dong commune, Gia Lam, to honor the contributions of Phu Dong Thien Vuong, Saint Giong. UNESCO inscribed the event as a representative intangible cultural heritage of humanity in 2010.
The exhibition, titled "Vietnamese Cultural Heritage - Vitality from Tradition to Modernity," is taking place from 23/12 to 15/1/2026 at the Hanoi Flag Tower relic.
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Artisan Le Dinh Nghien is renowned for preserving the Hang Trong folk painting tradition. This unique painting style originated in Vietnam around the 16th century, representing a blend of Buddhist and Confucian essence. |
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An image showcasing the traditional beeswax drawing on skirts and dresses by the Hmong people of Cat Cat village, Sa Pa, Lao Cai, is featured in the section on cultural heritage for sustainable development. |
Under the theme "Diverse and Unique Vietnamese Cultural Heritage," the organizers present a photograph depicting the bamboo trap weaving craft of the Thai people in Nghe An.
According to the organizers, each bamboo trap reflects the skillful hands and the community's longstanding connection to rivers, streams, and bamboo forests. This craft is not only a livelihood but also symbolizes the indigenous knowledge and sustainable labor culture of the Thai people.
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The "Con Di Danh Bong" folk game from the Trieu Khuc village festival, Tan Trieu commune (now Thanh Liet ward), Hanoi. In this game, village men dress as women, wearing traditional four-panel dresses and crow-beak scarves, with "trong bong" drums tied to their chests, dancing and drumming to the rhythm of the festival drums. |
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The Do Ong Dam ritual at the Dong Ky firecracker festival, Tu Son ward, Bac Ninh. This event is linked to the legend of Saint Thien Cuong's campaign against the Xich Quy invaders and takes place from the 4th to the 6th day of the Lunar New Year. |
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The palanquin procession festival at Den Do, Bac Ninh, is held from the 14th to the 16th day of the 3rd lunar month, commemorating King Ly Thai To's enthronement and honoring the contributions of the Ly dynasty kings. |
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Visitors explore the exhibition. Here, the organizers have dedicated an area for guests to experience traditional Dong Ho painting printing, attracting many young people. On 9/12, UNESCO added the craft of making Dong Ho folk paintings to its list of intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent safeguarding. Photo: Phuong Linh |
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The Van village mud wrestling festival, Bac Ninh.
At the opening ceremony on the morning of 23/12, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Dao Cuong noted that the exhibition holds practical significance, contributing to a systematic, visual, and vivid presentation of the panorama of Vietnamese cultural heritage. Through this event, it honors and helps spread awareness and social responsibility towards cultural heritage preservation.
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Phuong Linh
