Vietnam Heritage - October - November 2018

In this issue

A monthly magazine in English covering Vietnam's natural and cultural heritage and its conservation. Published under the auspices of the Vietnam Cultural Heritage Association. Serving readers who are interested in Vietnam's rich natural and cultural treasure. Clear and concise stories written by professional journalists, reporters as well as renowned researchers, culture experts and artists provide readers with multi-faceted and valuable approaches on Vietnam's land, people and its cultural evolution. Photos and paintings on the landscapes, nature reserve, historical sites, architectural and sculptural structures, cultural activities, folk and modern art from around the country as well as Vietnamese people’s daily life scenes. Maps and directions are also available to serve readers who love travelling.

Mourning The President Tran Dai Quang

On 21 September, residents throughout the country hada shocking day as the news that President Tran Dai Quang passed away at the age of 62 was broadcast on air and online newswires.

3 mins

Dragon Tell The Royal Story

Dragons and phoenixes are among the four sacred animals in Vietnamese culture, the other two being kylins and turtles.

2 mins

Masterpiece Mural In Hue Will Stay

As Vatican City has its ceiling muralin the Sistine Chapel, Hue City hasCuu Long An Van, a mural on the ceiling of Dieu De Pagodas hall.

4 mins

The Divine Place Of An Ethnic Tribe

Every village of the ethnic minorities in the Tay Nguyen region, including the Ba Na, Gia Rai and Xe Dang has a communal house called the Rong. Its the tallest and biggest structure inthe village, where spiritual and communal ceremonies and cultural activities are conducted. Sometimes the village elders also use the Rong as the court to judge disputes,complaints and grievances and punish those who violate the customs.

1 min

Buildings Out Of Time

Standing on the banks of the Saigon River, the village of Phu Long Temple belongs to Lai Thieu Commune of Thuan An Township, Binh Duong Province.

2 mins

Market Of The Heart

Crowds of ethnic people in colorful traditional outfits conduct trading of handwoven brocades, cows, pigs, chickens, ducks, forest bamboo shoots and vegetables.

2 mins

In The Hands Of The Potter

Huong Canh is a traditional ceramics trade village of Binh Xuyen District, Vinh Phuc Province in the northern Midlands

2 mins

Tuong Ban - The Secret Is In The Sauce

Ban soya sauce has a rich taste and an eye-catching yellowish color.

2 mins

Legacy Of The Dance

Robam is a vessel to carry the tradition of the Khmer people from age to age.

2 mins

Pathways To The Soul Of Old Hanoi

About Hanoi, artist Le Thiet Cuong wrote, Alleys are the roots and streets are the tree tops.

2 mins

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Vietnam Heritage Magazine Description:

A monthly magazine in English covering Vietnam's natural and cultural heritage and its conservation.
Published under the auspices of the Vietnam Cultural Heritage Association.
Serving readers who are interested in Vietnam's rich natural and cultural treasure.
Clear and concise stories written by professional journalists, reporters as well as renowned researchers, culture experts and artists provide readers with multi-faceted and valuable approaches on Vietnam's land, people and its cultural evolution.
Photos and paintings on the landscapes, nature reserve, historical sites, architectural and sculptural structures, cultural activities, folk and modern art from around the country as well as Vietnamese people’s daily life scenes.
Maps and directions are also available to serve readers who love travelling.