(VOVWORLD) - Indigo dyeing on linen is a traditional craft of the Mong ethnic people, deeply embedded in their cultural identity.

(VOVWORLD) - The Son Tra tree—a native tree also known as wild apple, hawthorn, or by its scientific name docynia indica—is part of the daily life of the Mong ethnic people in Nam Nghiep hamlet, Ngoc Chien commune, Son La province. Nam Nghiep is home to the largest Son Tra forest in Vietnam. The local administration and people are working together to turn the tree into a special tourism product.

(VOVWORLD) - 300 years ago, Vietnamese settlers moving southward stopped in Long Dien (then part of Ba Ria-Vung Tau, now in Ho Chi Minh city) to establish homes and livelihoods. As the population grew, so did agricultural and handicraft trades—including bronze casting. Through centuries of evolution, locals have kept their traditional craft alive, ensuring that the Long Dien bronze brand remains a proud name even in today’s modern technological era.

(VOVWORLD) - Rach village in Hong Quang ward, Ninh Binh province (formerly part of Nam Truc district, Nam Dinh province) is celebrated as one of the cradles of northern Vietnam’s historic water puppetry. Centuries later, the village is breathing new life into the folk art.

(VOVWORLD) - The traditional craft of making Thanh Tri steamed rice rolls in Hanoi has been officially recognized as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. The recognition acknowledges the craft’s culinary value and will help to promote this cultural treasure.

(VOVWORLD) - Yen Thai, formerly called Buoi village, in Tay Ho ward, was once famous throughout the ancient capital of Thang Long (now called Hanoi) for its traditional do paper making craft. After decades of decline and near extinction amid rapid modernization and the digital age, this centuries-old craft is now experiencing a revival.

(VOVWORLD) -Thai Yen village in Thanh Binh Thinh commune, Ha Tinh province, is renowned for its fine wood products. One of the oldest carpentry villages in central Vietnam, it has carefully preserved its traditional cultural values and artisanal spirit passed down through generations.

(VOVWORLD) -O Ngol village in Chu Prong district, Gia Lai province, has emerged as a role model for new-style rural development in Vietnam’s ethnic minority areas. The village successfully combines socio-economic development with improving people’s livelihood and, preserving its rich Jarai cultural heritage, creating a community that’s prosperous, civilized, and deeply rooted in tradition.

(VOVWORLD) - Minh Lang embroidery village, located in Vu Thu district, Thai Binh province, boasts a rich heritage dating back to 1825 during the reign of Emperor Minh Mang. Originally famed for crafting embroidered hats and robes for royal officials, the village has now embraced new directions by creating embroidered portraits and landscape pictures.

(VOVWORLD) - Da Sy is a traditional blacksmithing village next to the Nhue River in Ha Dong district, Hanoi. From one end of the village to the other, the sound of grinding machines, pounding hammers, and roaring forges fills the air day and night. The village produces knives, scissors, farm tools, and other products for domestic and foreign markets. Da Sy is emerging as a popular destination for those interested in experiential tours.