Culture

Story: Tran Tan Vinh – Tran Hieu Photos: Tran Hieu Sculptures of fairies found in Vietnam’s ancient communal temples are invaluable artifacts of village life. Fairy and Dragon in Phu My Communal Temple Communal temples are a tradition found in many Vietnamese villages, dedicated to the village founders and serving as gathering places for the local community. They are also […]

19/08/2020 - Heritage

Chu Dong Tu

This story was adapted from the “Treasury of Vietnamese Folk Tales” Illustrator: Ta Quynh Mai The third Hung King had a daughter whose beauty rivaled that a fairy. The girl was named Tien Dung. Rather than getting married, this beautiful princess wished to travel around the kingdom. The king approved of her wishes. Every spring she set sail to explore, […]

14/08/2020 - Folktale

Jewelry of Lords Nguyen

Tran Huyen Rare jewelry collection in the Vietnam National Museum of history highlights the remarkable craftsmanship and intricate symbolism of imperial times. Humans of every culture have worn and cherished beautiful jewelry for millennia, valuing items not only as striking adornments but also as deeply meaningful symbols. That age-old love affair with jewelry can be seen in a rare jewelry […]

14/08/2020 - Heritage