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Culture is central to Vietnam's global standing and sustainable growth: UNESCO representative

UNESCO Representative to Vietnam Jonathan Wallace Baker outlines five priorities for heritage-driven development and previews the next phase of UNESCO–Vietnam cooperation as the two mark 50 years of partnership.

Young generation helps Vietnam’s Xam singing reach the world

Xam singing, a folk art form with a history of more than 700 years, is not only a distinctive form of performance but also a living archive of Vietnamese cultural memory, reflecting everyday life, emotions, and aspirations across generations.

Cho Ro ethnic minority group's Sayangva festival recognised as national intangible cultural heritage

Sayangva is the most important traditional festival of the Cho Ro community in Dong Nai. Deeply rooted in agricultural beliefs, it expresses gratitude to heaven and earth and deities, especially the Rice Goddess, while praying for bumper harvests and prosperous lives.