Culture

Free admission for residents and visitors to attend special art programme celebrating Quang Ninh City

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:31:22 +07:00

From August 28 to September 2, Quang Ninh will organise a special art programme and a series of attractive events to celebrate the establishment of Quang Ninh City

Promoting green tourism

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 11:12:55 +07:00

Where ancient Yen Tu apricot trees whisper tales of the past

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:22:39 +07:00

Quang Ninh launches “Welcome the New City” tourism stimulus week

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:22:02 +07:00

The “three-in-one” heritage site on Hua Mountain

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:20:57 +07:00

The traditional way of life in Tay village homes

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:20:05 +07:00

Colours of Quang Ninh’s ethnic festivals

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:02:39 +07:00

30th Region II (Red River Delta) Fine Arts Exhibition opens

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:02:04 +07:00

The marks of the Tran Dynasty on the land of Quang Ninh

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 13:24:47 +07:00

The Tran Dynasty was a monarchy that governed Dai Viet from 1225 to 1400. It played an especially important role in the history of the nation construction and defense. After 175 years of development and prosperity under 13 kings, the Tran Dynasty performed wonderful miracles and established a cultural life based on a deep national spiritual life and a strong feeling of self-reliance, propelling Dai Viet culture to new heights.

Truc Lam Buddhism - The national religion of Dai Viet (The former name of Vietnam)

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 07:21:19 +07:00

In the autumn of the year of the Pig (1299), King Tran Nhan Tong went to Yen Tu mountain to practice the Dharma and establish the Truc Lam Yen Tu Zen sect. His contemporaries respectfully called him the First Patriarch of Truc Lam Buddhism. Followed by two successors of Phap Loa and Huyen Quang, all three known as Truc Lam Tam To (Three Patriarchs of Truc Lam Zen Buddhism) made great efforts to propagate Buddhism, and develop Truc Lam Buddhism into the national religion.

Three patriarchs of Truc Lam Zen Buddhism

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 16:44:34 +07:00

The story of Truc Lam Buddhism, the well-known pure Vietnamese Zen sect, is associated with the story of the Three Patriarchs of Truc Lam, namely first Patriarch Tran Nhan Tong, second Patriarch Phap Loa, and third Patriarch Huyen Quang, as well as many records and studies about the lives and contributions of the three in founding and bringing the Truc Lam Zen sect to its peak in Dai Viet's Buddhist life.

Yen Tu – Holy and blessing land

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 16:43:31 +07:00

Yen Tu is the sacred mountain range in the minds of generations of Vietnamese, the ancestral land of Vietnamese Buddhism, a cultural and historical space containing multifaceted core values, and a spiritual support for Vietnamese.

Yen Tu historical relic and landscape - The values lasting forever with time

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 07:06:14 +07:00

In history, Yen Tu has always been one of the Buddhist centers of the country, associated with many ancient architectures which were built through different historical periods from the Ly to the Tran, Le and Nguyen dynasties.

Preparing for welcoming the delegation of UNESCO experts to Yen Tu.

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 10:16:23 +07:00

On May 10, at the Yen Tu relic site, the Quang Ninh Department of Culture and Sports in coordination with the Departments of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Bac Giang and Hai Duong provinces and the consulting unit making dossiers held a conference to prepare for welcoming the delegation of UNESCO experts to Yen Tu.

Following the footsteps of Buddha Emperor Tran Nhan Tong to Suoi Tam Pagoda

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 09:12:42 +07:00

On the journey following the footsteps of Buddha Emperor Tran Nhan Tong to Yen Tu, after Bi Thuong Pagoda, also known as Trinh Pagoda, Buddhists and tourists will continue their journey to Suoi Tam Pagoda.

Cam Thuc Pagoda preserves the footprints of Buddha Emperor Tran Nhan Tong

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 21:07:19 +07:00

In the system of pagodas and towers in Yen Tu, Cam Thuc Pagoda not only preserves the footprints of Buddha Emperor Tran Nhan Tong but also demonstrates his ethics, style and wise thoughts.

Ngoa Van Pagoda – Sacred land of Truc Lam Zen Sect

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 13:11:16 +07:00

Ngoa Van Pagoda, formerly a ruin, has been renovated, protected, and promoted by Quang Ninh province, making it one of the most important relics of Truc Lam Yen Tu Buddhism, a Zen sect with a strong Vietnamese cultural identity.

Yen Tu yellow apricot - a symbol of the sacred mountain

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 10:06:40 +07:00

Yen Tu yellow apricot is considered a precious flower, a symbol of Yen Tu sacred mountain. The yellow apricot flowers are in bloom during the spring festival - in the second and the third lunar month every year, forming brilliant yellow forests, reminding of the spiritual path of Buddha Emperor Tran Nhan Tong and the development of the Truc Lam Yen Tu Zen sect.

Spreading the values of Truc Lam Buddhism

Sun, 14 Jul 2024 18:12:16 +07:00

The launching ceremony of the 2nd Buddhism in Life photo contest themed “Entering the world” Truc Lam Buddhism took place at the Ngoa Van Pagoda relic complex, Dong Trieu Town.

Truc Lam Buddhism - A great cultural heritage for eternity

Sun, 14 Jul 2024 14:22:31 +07:00

Through the changes of time and space, Truc Lam Buddhism has left behind a huge treasure of tangible and intangible heritage in the form of relics and archaeological sites.

Hoa Yen Pagoda - The heart of Yen Tu

Sat, 13 Jul 2024 09:25:32 +07:00

The Hoa Yen pagoda is the main pagoda in the Yen Tu sacred mountain’s system of pagodas and towers, playing a particularly important role. It is related with the practice and teaching of Dharma by King-Monk Tran Nhan Tong and his followers. People also refer to the pagoda as Ca Pagoda (Main Pagoda) or Yen Tu Pagoda.

The place where King Monk Tran Nhan Tong composed the scriptures

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 18:23:36 +07:00

At Yen Tu sacred mountain, Mot Mai Pagoda is known for its unique features that are completely different from the system of hundreds of pagodas and towers there.

Da Chong Ruins - Evidence of Truc Lam Buddhism’s revival

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 11:07:25 +07:00

In the architectural complex of tombs, pagodas, temples and towers of the Tran Dynasty Special National Relic in Dong Trieu, many relics are only ruins. The ruins of Da Chong Pagoda (or Stacked Rocks Pagoda) are important evidence of Truc Lam Buddhism’s the revival.

Yen Tu with its timeless values

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 15:08:21 +07:00

The timeless values associated with the legacy of the Tran Dynasty are still being preserved, inherited and spread.

Lan Pagoda – The dream of riding dragon

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 06:14:21 +07:00

Buddhist King Tran Nhan Tong founded the Truc Lam Zen sect - Dai Viet civilization's own Zen sect more than 700 years ago at Yen Tu sacred mountain. Lan Pagoda, a large-scale preaching site, exemplifies growth of Truc Lam Yen Tu Buddhism.

Yen Tu develops heritage-focused tourism

Sat, 01 Jun 2024 10:22:46 +07:00

Yen Tu, nestled in Quang Ninh province, annually beckons around 1 million pilgrims seeking to immerse themselves in its sacred Buddhist ambiance, spurring the emergence of services catering to those looking for a deeper connection to unique heritage.

Conquering Yen Tu mountain

Wed, 15 May 2024 09:32:25 +07:00

Yen Tu Mountain's history dates back to the 13th century, when a Zen master is believed to have built a temple on the mountain. During the Tran Dynasty, King Tran Nhan Tong established the Truc Lam Zen sect and built the first temple on the mountain of Yen Tu. Over time, the mountain became a pilgrimage site for Buddhists seeking enlightenment.

Yellow apricot blossoms in sacred Yen Tu mountain

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 14:26:34 +07:00

Yellow apricot trees are blooming in Yen Tu primary forest in spring. People pay a pilgrimage to Yen Tu mountain (Uong Bi city, Quang Ninh province) in spring to worship and admire “perennial apricot trees” growing only in Yen Tu.

Bach Dang festival remembers fighters for national defense, boosts tourism

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 09:20:49 +07:00

A 3-day traditional festival is underway in Quang Yen Town, Quang Ninh province, to remember with rituals the merits of predecessors and affirms the historical value of the Bach Dang victories in Vietnam’s fight against foreign invaders.

Ngoa Van pagoda - a pagoda in the clouds

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 06:16:05 +07:00

Yen Tu and Ngoa Van in Quang Ninh province were two important places in King Monk Tran Nhan Tong’s Buddhist life. The King, who was born in 1258 and died in 1308 gave up his power at a young age to lead a monk’s life on Yen Tu mountain, where he practiced and taught Buddhism and established the Truc Lam Yen Tu Zen sect. He spent his final years at Ngoa Van pagoda on Bao Dai mountain.

Yen Tu Spring Festival attracted hundred thousands of visitors and pilgrims

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 08:09:16 +07:00

Coming to the Yen Tu relic site during the festival, people and tourists also have the opportunity to experience the culinary culture of Dao Thanh Y ethnic people at the foot of Yen Tu Mountain.

The sacred land of Yen Tu

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 11:12:18 +07:00

For over 2,000 years of Buddhism in Vietnam, the famous name of Yen Tu Mountain has been associated with the name and career of Buddhist King Tran Nhan Tong who founded the Truc Lam Zen sect bearing the typical Buddhist culture of the Vietnamese people. This “sacred land” is the “capital” of Buddhism of Dai Viet (the old name of Vietnam).

Yen Tu Mountain: serenity and ancientness

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 09:12:09 +07:00

Yen Tu Mountain is located about 50 kilometres from Ha Long city. The area has awe-inspiring scenery, surrounded by ancient pagodas and hermitages. The beauty of Yen Tu is the grandeur and tranquility of the mountains and forests mingled with the serenity and ancientness of the system of pagodas, towers and Zen realms.

Vietnam elected to UNESCO intangible cultural heritage committee

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 14:34:26 +07:00

Vietnam was elected to the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage for the 2022-2026 term, making this the second time it has taken on the responsibility.

Exhibition highlights contributions of Vietnam Women’s Union

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 16:07:59 +07:00

The exhibition, entitled “Vietnam Women’s Union – Writing Dreams”, officially opened at the Vietnam Women's Museum in Hanoi on March 9, in celebration of 13th National Women's Congress.

Vietnamese action thriller receives enthusiastic applause from international directors

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 16:05:57 +07:00

‘578 – Phat Dan Cua Ke Dien’ (578 Magnum), an action thriller by Vietnamese director Luong Dinh Dung, has received enthusiastic applause from international directors.

Man among toys: preserving the art of Tò he

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 08:47:39 +07:00

Artisan Đặng Văn Hậu has always had a passion for the traditional craft of tò he -- toy figurines that are made of rice dough.

Artisan creates 2022 tiger sculptures to welcome New Year 2022

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 09:49:19 +07:00

These days, artisan Nguyen Tan Phat from Duong Lam Village, Son Tay Town, Hanoi, is busy with a project of making 2022 tiger sculptures to welcome New Year 2022 – the Year of the Tiger.

Art programme honours naval soldiers

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 09:29:53 +07:00

An art programme entitled “Xuan Truong Sa” (Spring in Truong Sa (Spratly Archipelago)) was held in Hanoi on January 15 to honour the great contributions made by naval officers and soldiers towards the country’s sovereignty over sea and islands and continental shelf.

Music schools advance educational model adapts to international standards

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 15:17:33 +07:00

Diva Mỹ Linh has proved that she not only has a distinctive voice, but also ability in training young talent.

Programme introduces Italian cuisine in Vietnam

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 08:47:32 +07:00

The event named "A Taste of Italy Everyday", introducing some specialties of Italian cuisine, will take place in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, from December 9 to 19, according to the Italian Embassy in Hanoi.

Webinar highlights preservation of Xam singing in contemporary society

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 08:28:29 +07:00

An international webinar was held in the northern province of Ninh Binh, on December 7, to discuss the preservation and promotion of Xam singing in contemporary society.

Vietnamese beauty Nguyen Thuc Thuy Tien crowned Miss Grand International 2021

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 11:19:56 +07:00

Nguyen Thuc Thuy Tien from Vietnam was crowned Miss Grand International 2021 at the finale held on November 4 in Phuket, Thailand.

Culture – an endogenous strength

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 10:02:01 +07:00

The National Cultural Conference, which will take place on November 24, is a very important event aimed at implementing the Resolution of the 13th National Party Congress on comprehensive human development and building an advanced Vietnamese culture imbued with a strong sense of national identity that will become an endogenous strength and driving force for the national development and defence.

Traditional arts in the hearts of young people

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 10:05:07 +07:00

Like an “underground spring” flowing silently in the hustle of modern life, the traditional arts have been being preserved and passed down from generation to generation by young people who love the cultural values of their forefathers.

Shot of bamboo fishing baskets nets international merit award

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 10:40:04 +07:00

A photograph taken in a craft village that has made bamboo fishing baskets for more than 200 years won a merit award at the 2021 All About Photo Travel Contest.

Online book review competitions open to young readers

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 09:07:21 +07:00

Young people nationwide are encouraged to join the online book review competition 'Cuốn Sách Tôi Yêu' (My Favourite Book) as part of an effort to encourage young readers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Online art performance to enrich spiritual life of people during social distancing period

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 11:06:20 +07:00

An online art performance entitled “Chay Len 2” at 20:00 on September 1 is expected to cheer up the frontliners in the fight against COVID-19 pandemic as and enrich the spiritual life of people during the social distancing period.

Tay festival to open in Tien Yen district on April 24

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 09:26:29 +07:00

The cultural festival of Tay ethnic people in Tien Yen mountainous district is going to take place in April 24 at the Tay Cultural House at Dong Dinh hamlet in Phong Du commune.

Bach Dang traditional festival lures thousands of locals and tourists

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 16:29:17 +07:00

The traditional festival of Bach Dang was launched on April 18 at Tran Hung Dao temple - Vua Ba shrine in Quang Yen town to mark the 1083th (938-2021), 1043th (981-2021) and 733th (1288-2021) anniversaries of the Bach Dang Victories.