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Touching upon Muong culture in the heart of a heritage region

(DTTG) - The resounding echoes of gongs and the traditional rhythms of community life offer visitors a profound, vivid and unique experience of the Muong ethnic culture whenever they journey to the ancient capital region of Ninh Binh.

Religion and technology on the path of development

Promoting the value of the worship of the village tutelary deity in the Northern Delta region today

Key events in the ethnic and religious affairs in 2025

English review | PV - 07:14, 30/01/2026

The year 2025 concluded with many significant milestones in the ethnic and religious affairs. The Journal of Ethnic and Religious Research presents to readers the outstanding events after a vibrant year for the entire sector.

The issue of commercializing culture

English review | Minh Hong - 06:54, 30/01/2026

Vietnam, with its rich cultural heritage and diverse festival system, faces a major challenge in the era of the market economy: commercialization. Transforming cultural and spiritual values into tourism products and services can generate enormous revenue, support conservation efforts, and promote the country’s image.

The Gongs Culture Space of the Central Highlands before the challenges of the times

English review | Nguyen Duy Dung - 06:49, 30/01/2026

“In the old days, whenever there was a festival, gongs would resound throughout the village. Now there are gongs, and people playing them, but the sound is no longer natural, no longer the sound of the villagers...” - the heartfelt words of village elder Krajan Plin (64 years old, Buon Dang Ja, Lac Duong, Lam Dong province) deeply moved the listeners.

Village in the digital age

English review | Duy Dung - 08:17, 28/01/2026

In Muong Khuong (Lao Cai province), while the mist still blankets the stilt houses, the locals’ phones are already ringing. A Hmong girl named Sui (La Thi Sui) is livestreaming to sell agricultural products, men men (corn porridge), honey, brocade fabrics...

Religious freedom in Vietnam

English review | Minh Hong - 22:05, 27/01/2026

On December 9th, 2025, the U.S Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) released an updated report on the situation in Vietnam containing biased and inaccurate assessments of the actual situation

Burning votive paper at temples - a perspective on balancing religious beliefs and the environment

English review | Minh Hong - 22:00, 27/01/2026

In the religious life of Vietnamese people, burning votive paper has become a common custom, closely linked to the people’s belief that “what happens in the earthly world is reflected in the afterlife”. However, in the context of modern society, this practice is sparking debates about its compatibility with Buddhist teachings, the issue of wastefulness, and especially its negative impact on the environment. Gathering opinions from experts, researchers and managers will provide a multifaceted and insightful perspective on this issue.

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