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Thai Scholar Explores Vietnam’s Diverse Cultures

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Songrit Pongern is a Thai journalist and cultural researcher who has visited Vietnam many times. In his perception, Vietnam has a unique indigenous diversity reflected in the beliefs, lifestyles of the people, methods of production, especially in agriculture. According to Songrit, the diversity in Vietnamese culture is also reflected in the richness of regional customs, traditions and art forms. It is proved by the fact that Vietnam has dozens of cultural features recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Some can be listed such as Hue Royal Court Music, Central Highlands Gongs, Bac Ninh quan ho folk singing, ca tru, xoan singing in Phu Tho, don ca tai tu singing in the Mekong Delta or vi dam folk singing in Nghe Tinh area. Having been to Lac village in Mai Chau , Hoa Binh during his first visit to Vietnam more than 30 years ago, Songrit is still impressed with the beautiful scenery, ...

Phuoc Thinh departs for Mister Tourism World 2022

The Vietnamese contestant brought with him five pieces of luggage full of costumes specifically for the final round, along with all of the other sideline activities which are happening at the event. Among them is an outfit weighing over 20 kg which he will wear during the national costume segment of the competition. Thinh said prior to his departure he would try his best to perform as a professional model at the contest and at the same time to introduce Vietnam to his friends from around the world. The Ho Chi Minh City native stands at 1.80 metres tall, weighs 72 kg, and measures 105-77-102 cm. He is fond of travelling and discovering new cultures from different countries around the world. The 27-year-old man is the founder and operator of The Next Journey Travel & Events travel agency in Ho Chi Minh City. First held in 2016, Mister Tourism World has developed into one of the most famous male pageants in the globe, alongside Manhunt International, Mister World, Mister...

Discovering Tet traditions of three regions across Vietnam

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