Vietnam’s northwestern region is home to many ethnic minority groups. These days, local ethnic people are enjoying a new spring full of happiness and growing prosperity.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The worship of Tan Vien (the God of the Mountain), one of the Four Immortals in Vietnamese faith, will be officially recognised as a national intangible cultural heritage.

 VietNamNet Bridge – A two-day festival promoting the creativity of young people living in HCM City and the southern provinces has been opened in the city, attracting many young researchers and visitors.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The annual HCM City – Development and Integration Festival to promote friendship between city residents and expatriates kicked off on Dec. 1 at the April 30 Park in District 1.

A South Korean traditional cultural festival will take place at the Vietnam Art Culture Centre on September 3.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Singing groups from across the country will gather to celebrate the fifth National Festival of the Traditional Then Singing of Tay, Nung and Thai ethnic groups,

 VietNamNet Bridge – A festival of photos and documentaries on the ASEAN peoples will be organised in December following the success of previous events in 2010 and 2013.

The attraction of Quang Ninh Province as a place to visit and live in was highlighted yesterday as a mass art show inaugurated the Ha Long Carnival.

Cultural researcher Vu Kim Bien from northern Phu Tho province has submitted an over 80-page manuscript to local authorities featuring ancient “xoan” singing. 

The Tram Gian pagoda festival, which is held at one of the oldest pagodas in Viet Nam, will begin on Sunday and conclude on Tuesday.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Various artworks ranging from paintings, graphics, video to installation arts are on display at the Young Fine Arts Festival 2014 that opened on Tuesday in Ha Noi.

According to the legend, long time ago in a year of having good weather and a bumper crop, King Hung in Phu Tho Province organized a festival and invited representatives from ethnic groups and tribes to attend.

 Tourists to Sa Pa town in the northern province of Lao Cai are increasingly experiencing the traditional customs of locals, including making the unique herbal bath remedy of the Red Dao ethnic minority people in Ta Phin commune.

Participating in the eco-tour of Ang Hamlet in Dong Sang Commune, Moc Chau District in the northern mountainous province of Son La, tourists will be immersed in the beauty of nature and learn more about the Thai ethnic people’s culture.

 Thousands gathered in the northern province of Phu Tho on April 7 for a grand procession to honour the Hung Kings, the founders of the Vietnamese nation.

 Book delves into Nguyen apparel; General Giap literature gets addition; Top hairstylist contest launches; Thua Thien-Hue moves to protect specialties; Festival to highlight Bac Ninh province’s culture

In traditional thinking, animals are sacrificed to the god of fortune and prosperity. However, many complain they are brutal and should be wiped out of modern society. Professor Tran Lam Bien, a noted researcher on faith, talks about the issue.

 Ethnic spring festivals on show this month; Da Lat kicks off horse racing on Valentine’s Day; Fishing village pays tribute to founder; Spring book fair to open in Hanoi; “Pushkin in Vietnam” opens in Hanoi

 Hanoi set to host traditional festivities for ethnic groups; Cherry Blossom Festival to open in Ha Long; Calligraphy class nourishes traditional values; Tran Temple Festival receives national heritage honour

 Tet festivals take place across Vietnam; Violinist Cong Duy performs in Germany; Ethnic Tet celebrations scheduled at culture village; Ancient Thai books: a treasure of Son La province