An exhibition featuring woodblocks and official administrative papers of the Nguyen Kings has opened in Hanoi. The exhibition is part of activities to honor Vietnam’s documentary heritage and the Nguyen dynasty’s contributions to the historical records....

King Tran Nhan Tong was honored as King-Monk when he ceded his throne to lead a religious life and became the founder of Vietnamese Zen Buddhism. A Cai Luong or reformed theatre play dedicated to King-Monk Tran Nhan Tong is expected to debut in December this year to commemorate the 707th anniversary......

“Cua dinh” folk singing also called “nha to” folk singing in Quang Ninh province has been recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. The genre is one aspect of the Vietnamese people’s unique culture....

On Vietnam Theater Stage Day, the 12th day of the eighth lunar month, which falls on September 24 this year, theaters around the city will host anniversary ceremonies to honor the founders of the art....

Not long after people began to turn up at a festival in Hanoi last week to commemorate Saint Giong, a symbol of bravery in Vietnamese history, full-blown mayhem broke out....