(VOVworld) - The Vietnam Tuong (Classical Opera) Theatre has launched an interactive art program called "Royal Palace Night”, targeting foreign visitors. The interactive art program is another landmark accomplishment of the national theater.

(VOVworld) – On November 8, 2013 the UNESCO General Conference’s 37th session in Paris issued a resolution honoring great Vietnamese poet Nguyen Du and other international cultural figures. Vietnam is now preparing to celebrate the poet’s 250th birth anniversary in 2015.

(VOVworld) – UNESCO recognition of music and songs of Vietnam’s southern region called Don ca tai tu is one of prominent cultural event in Vietnam in 2013. In today’s edition of Culture, VOV’s To Tuan looks back at last year’s cultural achievements.

(VOVworld) – The recent 5th national sculpture exhibition in Hanoi reviewed the 10-year development of Vietnam’s sculpture and acknowledged contributions made by a new generation of sculptors, who have creatively combined tradition and modernity.

(VOVworld) – Vietnam became an official member of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee on November 20, 2013. The admission confirms Vietnam’s regional and global prestige in managing and preserving world heritage. It also requires Vietnam to work harder to consolidate its position.

(VOVworld) - Don Ca Tai Tu's music from southern Vietnam has been officially recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The December 5 recognition opens a new development period for this folk art form of Vietnam.

(VOVworld) – Heritage preservation combined with sustainable tourism is one of Vietnam’s strategic goals. The world heritage site of Hoi An has provided a lesson in heritage preservation for other areas to learn from.

(VOVworld) – Buddhism was introduced in Vietnam in 1st century BC and is enriching the nation’s spiritual life. But only since the Truc Lam Zen sect was founded by King Tran Nhan Tong in the 13th century, Vietnamese Buddhism has established its own philosophy and practices, including the idea of entering into life.

(VOVworld) – The Vietnamese family order entails not only a proper way of behavior and communication, but also love for family tradition and culture. These can be shown as respect for the elderly and teachers, a fondness for learning, a passion for the family occupation, and handling responsibilities for preserving legacies left by the previous generations.

(VOVworld) – Vietnam’s cultural treasure boasts the laws of folk customs. Village regulations are distinctive, reflecting people’s compliance with the community.