Lights, camera, collaboration: fostering Vietnam’s film industry
Through the language of cinema, Vietnam wants to introduce international viewers to its rich and diverse cultural identity, as well as the hospitality of the Vietnamese people.
Tran Khanh An
The story of Pa Khoang Lake’s cherry blossom
Thousands of cherry blossom trees on Pa Khoang Island have been nurtured by Dr Tran Le, a biologist, who has a long career in high-tech agriculture, having developed numerous…
Ancient village preserves mother-of-pearl craft
Mother-of-pearl inlay is the practice of inserting mother-of-pearl pieces into wooden objects. The craft involves great precision, as the carving of the wood and the shaping of…
Vietnamese artisan breathes new life into traditional handmade paper
Do Thu Huong makes paper lanterns to bring traditional values back into contemporary society, and constantly experiments to develop exquisite products with artisanal paper.
Young Mong stylist reconstructs ethnic costume
"The reason I am carrying out this revival project is for the young to accept traditional dress with a more modern approach”, the designer said.