Vietnam Heritage Magazine - December 2018 - January 2019

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.

The Spring Lion Dance Of The Nung Phan Slinh People

Camouflaged as a lion, the dancer makes quick, vigorous and skillful moves extracted from traditional martial arts. These are the typical characteristics of the dance. The dancing lion may also be accompanied by a gorilla and a monkey.

3 mins

A Sacred Ceremony At A World Heritage Site

Hoa Lu Festival (or Truong YenFestival) takes place every year from the 8th to 10th day of the 3rd lunar month at the shrines of King Dinh Tien Hoang and King Le Dai Hanh at Truong Yen Commune, Hoa Lu District, Ninh Binh Province.

3 mins

A Clan Reunion And A Festival Of Masquerades

There is an ancient tradition which was discontinued for 50 years, and restored completely in 2012 by ethnographers and local people. Since then, this festivalis conducted every year.

3 mins

Year Of The Pig

Pigs symbolize indulgence, lust and satiety in leisure. The image of a pig can be used as a symbol of financial wellness. In addition, the pig head is also an important part of a tray of offerings in the ceremonial rites of the Vietnamese people.

2 mins

Phat Ziem Stone Church

Where Eastern and Western architectural styles converge.

4 mins

A Piece Of Paradise

Bach Ma is the only one of the five ‘sibling’ locations discovered and developed into a vacationland by the French, along with Sapa, Tam Dao, Ba Na and Da Lat, that has retained its almost pristine nature.

2 mins

Conservation

OFFICIALS DEBATE MERITS OF UPGRADING BACH MA.

2 mins

A Culture Built For Working People

Downtown East is a special thing. As a business run by the National Trades Union Congress, it can exist and be successful only in Singapore.

3 mins

An Artist Who Truly Loves His Country

If you love your country and its traditions, it follows you will deeply care for the environment.

3 mins

Gastronomy With Gastropods

Ashort while ago, I was asked if the Vietnamese fondness for eating snails were a consequence of the former French presence here.

3 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.