English review

(DTTG) - Abstract: The Mekong Delta plays a special role in socio-economic development and is also an important cultural space for the Khmer people. Changes in livelihoods, the impact of climate change and the lure of labor to development centers have increased the migration of the Khmer people and brought with it the risk of a disruption in the transmission of their culture. This article contributes to the analysis of the current state of labor migration and its impact on cultural transmission among the Khmer ethnic group in the Mekong Delta.

(DTTG) - This spring, you take some time to visit the historical site of Bom Bo village, which commemorates the immense contributions of the X’tieng ethnic people in terms of manpower and resources during the resistance war against the America, helping to liberate the South and unify the country. On September 9th, 2025, Bom Bo hamlet in Dong Nai province was honored with the ranking of a National Historical Monument.

(DTTG) - Abstract: The explosion of information technology and social media platforms in the digital age has created opportunities but also posed unprecedented challenges to religious afairs. Religion, by its very nature is about belief and sacredness, when it becomes the subject of online media crises, it often spreads at an alarming rate and causes complex social consequences. This article focuses on analyzing perceptions of the religious media crisis, identifying its actual manifestations in Vietnam and proposing a comprehensive system of solutions for both state management agencies and religious organizations to effectively adapt to and control the new situation.

(DTTG) - Abstract: Our country has many religions coexisting, with 16 religions and over 27 million followers, accounting for approximately 27% of the population. Religions contain many positive values ​​and contribute positively to building the morality and lifestyle of the Vietnamese people. From providing moral values ​​to regulating human behavior and conduct towards society and the natural environment, religion plays a role in preserving the beauty of traditional morality and fostering a virtuous lifestyle, contributing to guiding Vietnamese people towards truth, goodness and beauty.

(DTTG) - Khuoi Ky Stone Village, located in Dam Thuy commune, Cao Bang province is an ancient village over 400 years old of the Tay ethnic group, famous for its stilt houses with walls, foundations and pillars made entirely of stone and roofed with yin-yang tiles, creating a unique and ancient architectural style. With its back against the mountains and its front facing the stream, the village is not only a place of residence but also a cultural and spiritual symbol, attracting tourists to explore its pristine beauty and experience the local culture.

(DTTG) - Abstract: Throughout the history of the Vietnamese nation, national unity has always been a decisive factor in the cause of building and defending the Fatherland. Alongside other social forces, religions have been and continue to make positive contributions to strengthening unity within communities. Among them, the Buu Son Ky Huong religion - an indigenous religion that originated in the South (Vietnam) in the mid-19th century not only possesses religious and moral values ​​but also clearly demonstrates patriotism and a strong connection to the nation. The clergy and followers of the Buu Son Ky Huong religion play a crucial role in guiding religious activities, providing moral education, encouraging followers to live “a good life and a virtuous life”, and actively participating in patriotic emulation movements, social activities and humanitarian charity. Through these practical contributions, the officials and followers of the Buu Son Ky Huong religion have been contributing to consolidating and strengthening national unity, creating a solid foundation for social stability and sustainable development of the country.

(DTTG) - Abstract: Japanese culture has always been admired worldwide for its historical depth, refined aesthetics and unique identity, forged over thousands of years. Within this rich cultural landscape, the system of life cycle rituals plays a role as one of the most profound and enduring expressions of traditional, spiritual and ethical values in Japanese society. These rituals are not merely customs, but sacred milestones, marking the transition of an individual's status throughout their life, from birth, adulthood, marriage, to death, at the same time reaffirming their position and responsibility to the community. This article focuses on researching and analyzing in detail the main life cycle rituals of the Japanese people, including the stages from infancy, adolescence, adulthood, joining the community, to funerals and old age.

(DTTG) -The Roman Pilgrimage Center (belonging to the Vinh Long provincial Diocese) has long been renowned as a prominent pilgrimage destination on the southwestern region of Vietnam. Not only does it attract tens of thousands of tourists because of the fascinating legend surrounding the image of our Lady of Perpetual Help, but it also makes a strong impression with its majestic and imposing Romanesque architecture.

(DTTG) - The Cao Lan ethnic group’s traditional New Year is one of the major holidays, expressing respect for ancestors and deities, at the same time it is a time to give thanks for household items and agricultural tools that helped ensure a safe and bountiful harvest throughout the year.

(DTTG) - The traditional houses of the Dao Tien ethnic group is located at the foot of the rolling mountains, in the Na Reo residential group, Tam Hop hamlet, Thanh Cong commune. Here, the Dao Tien people steadfastly preserve their centuries-old houses, the damp yellow of the earth, the brown of the moss-covered yin-yang roof tiles and the white of the evening kitchen smoke creating a colorful picture between the mountains and forests.

(DTTG) - Every spring, Co Le pagoda welcomes visitors seeking a serene Buddhist sanctuary, a place where faith and history converge and where they can entrust their hopes for peace and prosperity in the new year.

(DTTG) - The Nung ethnic group in Lang Son province has many unique customs and traditions, especially during the Lunar New Year.

(DTTG) - As Tet approaches, the sounds of pestles pounding rice for making giay cake (traditional Vietnamese rice cakes) resound throughout the Mong villages in the Northwest highlands. For the Mong people, giay cake is not only a traditional New Year’s dish but also a cultural symbol, embodying their beliefs, aspirations and national identity.

(DTTG) - Abstract: Vietnamese festivals are inherently a transcendental space, where people seek harmony between the individual and the community, between reality and spirituality. However, under the pressure of the market economy and the shift in social values, festivals are gradually becoming materialistic. Commercialization is not simply the appearance of buying and selling activities, but more fundamentally, it is a transformation in the nature of cultural behaviors. This article delves into an analysis of the commercialization of traditional festivals in Vietnam within the context of global integration. Through commercialization approaches, it’s not just the intrusion of buying and selling activities into sacred spaces, but also a transformation of the very nature of religious belief. With 4 core groups of causes: (1) Deviation in the spiritual consciousness of modern inhabitants; (2) Pressure for local economic growth; (3) Disruption of the community’s role as a subject; (4) Gaps in state management, from which to propose strategic solutions to restore the real value of the festival, with the community at the center of all conservation activities.

(DTTG) - Between the Truong Son mountain range, village elder Briu Thien (Bho Hoong hamlet, Song Kon commune, Da Nang city) quietly carries out what he calls “keeping the village living decently” and preserving the Co Tu culture.

(DTTG) - Abstract: This article analyzes the interactive relationship between the traditional customs and practices of ethnic minority groups and the process of building new rural areas in Vietnam. Based on a cultural-development approach, the research indicates that the customary systems of ethnic minority communities are both an endogenous resource supporting the implementation of new rural development criteria and a potential barrier in terms of behavior, perception and social institutions. By identifying positive customary factors such as community cohesion, environmental protection and identity preservation, as well as negative factors such as outdated production practices, costly rituals and conflicts between customary and legal laws, this article proposes several flexible approaches suitable to the cultural context of ethnic minority and mountainous areas. Therefore, emphasizing the role of community-based development, local institutional improvement and the harmonious combination of preserving traditional culture with promoting innovation in building new rural areas in a sustainable and inclusive manner.