(VOVworld)- Vietnam’s territorial sovereignty over its seas and islands was documented in royal documents and historical books from the Nguyen dynasty. Being aware of the importance of the seas and islands in terms of strategic military location, transport, trade and fisheries resources, the Nguyen Kings shared a consistent view on territorial sovereignty and territorial waters and they established a system of policing the seas and islands as well as the exercise of maritime sovereignty, especially over the Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagos.

(VOVworld)- The Imperial Archives of the Nguyen Dynasty are unique documents with significant historical value. The archives were royal documents of the feudal state. They were guidelines and orders issued in the form of royal proclamations and decrees which were in effect for nearly 150 years during the Nguyen dynasty. They are unique administrative documents that are part of Vietnam’s historical and cultural heritage.

(VOVworld)- The Imperial Archives of the Nguyen dynasty have been officially recognized as a Documentary Heritage of the 2014 UNESCO Memory of the World Register for the Asia Pacific region. The Imperial Archives consist of original administrative documents concerning social and economic activities developed during the Nguyen dynasty. They provide valuable research material on the Nguyen dynasty in the 19th and early 20th century.

(VOVworld)- Visitors to the 2014 Hue Festival enjoyed a colourful festival with exciting music and a mix of cultures. The Hue festival this year featured 68 art troupes from around the world.

(VOVworld)- Saint Giong is one of the four immortals worshiped by Vietnamese people. Saint Giong is worshipped in several places in Vietnam and many localities organize Giong festivals, but the Giong festival in Phu Dong temple is the most popular.

(VOVworld)- Using bamboo as the main performance material in the circus drama “My village”, young artists draw a romantic picture of rural Vietnam. The show combines several genres of stage art including somersaults, swinging, prestidigitation, pantomime and singing. As this is a new art genre in Vietnam, the circus drama “My village” has impressed both Vietnamese and foreigners.

(VOVworld)- The first national festival of Don ca tai tu or southern improvisational traditional music is being held in Bac Lieu province. The festival reflects the vitality of this music genre, which was recognized by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity.

(VOVworld)- Several community cultural and art performances took place during the just-ended Hue Festival 2014. Festival goers are not only audiences but also the host of cultural activities.

(VOVworld)-With passionate and romantic melodies, Hue singing is one of three musical genres that inspired patriotism among VOV listeners during Vietnam’s resistance war against American aggressors. Tran Ngoc Bich, Mong Ung, Ton Nu Thi Ninh, Chau Loan and Hong Le are the most famous artists of Hue singing.

(VOVworld)- These days, the central city of Hue is becoming more exciting with festive activities and performances of the Hue Festival 2014. This is the 8th year that Thua Thien-Hue province has modeled its festival after contemporary festivals of other famous cities. The Hue Festival is special because it embodies Vietnamese traditions and culture. It has become a trademark of Vietnamese culture.