08/06/2021 - Folktale
11/04/2021 - Local Culture
Giang Le Iran’s ceramics feature beautiful and distinctive patterns The first time I visited Iran was during its pleasantly cool spring. The air was fresh and flowers adorned every street. Visiting mosques and churches I was struck by their vibrant mosaics. This decorative style has influenced the country’s ceramics. Using just a few basic colours such as blue and yellow […]
01/04/2021 - Heritage
Story: Nguyen ThuyPhotos: Nguyen A. We discover the history and artistry of amateur music – a genre of Southern Vietnamese folk music Musician Nam Tong playing in the Nga Nam Floating Market In December 2013, UNESCO recognized amateur music as an “Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity”. Two other genres of traditional Vietnamese music – elegant royal Hue music and trù (ceremonial) […]
24/02/2021 - Local Culture
Story: Thanh Long Photos: Thai A, Le Thanh Đo, ALi, Vu Chien Thang Nghe An province is known for its rugged beauty and talented locals Located in Vietnam’s Northern Centre, the province of Nghe An holds a special place in Vietnamese hearts. Many leading figures in Vietnamese history have hailed from Nghe An, which has long been known as […]
26/10/2020 - Domestic