Bat Trang pottery losing its character?
Some people visiting the Hanoi-based Bat Trang pottery village recently have been disappointed by the mixture of different styles of pottery being sold. Even Chinese products are being sold under the name of Bat Trang. Is Bat Trang...
Charnel-house statues ‘crying’
Despite efforts to preserve charnel-house statues, more original statues have been offered for sale at extremely high prices.
Where is the real Quan Ho?
The current Lim Festival is very bustling, attracting thousands of visitors. Quan ho is sung everywhere from houses to boats. People, including cultural experts, are optimistic about the development of Quan ho.
Doi Tam – the village of drums
Doi Tam village is very famous for its drum-making techniques. The village is located at the foot of Doi Mountain in Doi Son commune, Duy Tien district, the northern province of Ha Nam. Doi Tam has 545 families and around 550 villagers...