Culture

Story & Photos: Tran Tan Vinh Hue, the former capital of Vietnam under the Nguyen Dynasty, enchants visitors with its well-preserved historic landmarks such as the 19th-century imperial citadel and well-preserved cultural artefacts. Hue is also known for its colorful festivals that celebrate its history with theater, entertainment and fashion shows. A painting by late artist Vo Xuan Huy and […]

21/12/2020 - Heritage

High and low and far and wide

Story: Nguyen Phuoc Bao Dan Photos: Nguyen Phuoc Bao Dan, Ba Ngoc Traveling in the boundless green wilderness, lend your ears to the eternal tunes of epics beside a turf fire in a longhouse on stilts, cheered by glasses of liquor and melodious songs. “Let’s strike the resounding ching cymbals – the cymbals of gold and silver echoes that roam […]

13/11/2020 - Local Culture

Bright scenes

Story: Nguy Ha Story & Photo: Nguy Ha & Le Minh Son Brightly painted murals have transformed a small fishing village in Quang Nam province “I am truly moved as portraits of my family were depicted with such beauty on our wall,” said Mrs. Luong Thi Tuong Vy, a resident of Trung Thanh Village. “They look even more beautiful than […]

13/11/2020 - Art