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(DTTG) - Abstract: In the context of implementing ethnic policies towards integration and sustainable development, reforming the socio-economic governance methods of ethnic minority and mountainous areas has become an urgent requirement. This research focuses on clarifying the theoretical and practical basis of the transition from an administrative management model to a dynamic, modern, people-centered and community-based development management model. Based on an analysis of the limitations of traditional governance methods, this article emphasizes the significance of governance innovation in improving policy effectiveness, enhancing integration, coherence and uniformity, promoting inclusive development and narrowing regional disparities. At the same time, the research affirms that innovation in governance methods is not only a technical requirement but also a shift in development thinking, contributing to strengthening national unity and ensuring sustainable development in ethnic minority and mountainous areas in the current period.

(DTTG) - Abstract: In Vietnam, Catholicism is a religion whose number of followers, clergy, scope of activities and social influence are second only to Buddhism. Specifically regarding Catholicism in Vietnam, besides the traditional organizational structure of the Church with dioceses and parishes, there is also a social organization established in 1955 that still exists today: the Vietnam Catholic Solidarity Committee. This article clarifies the 70-year history of the formation and development of the Vietnam Catholic Solidarity Committee from 1955 to 2025.

(DTTG) - Mr. Dang Chi Quyet, Head of Bau Truc Quarter, Head of the Bau Truc Pottery Village Community Tourism Management Board is a person who has devoted his life to preserving the Cham ethnic cultural identity.

(DTTG) - Abstract: Throughout human history, religion has always sought to adapt to various media to spread its faith, from animal skin manuscripts and the invention of the Gutenberg printing press to radio and television. However, the emergence of the Internet and cross-border platforms has created a true revolution. This article focuses on analyzing the shift of religious and spiritual activities from the physical to the online space in several countries. Despite facing numerous challenges regarding authenticity and network regulation, online religious activities are becoming an integral part of modern religious life, especially after the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

(DTTG) - Abstract: Throughout various revolutionary periods, but Vietnam’s domestic policy has always been consistent: “The national question and national unity have always held a strategic position in the revolutionary cause. Implement the policy of ethnic equality, solidarity and mutual assistance for common development effectively”. In terms of foreign relations, Vietnam actively participates in international conventions on human rights, including the International Convention on the elimination of all forms of racial discrimination (CERD). This article focuses on analyzing and clarifying the consistent vision in Vietnam’s domestic and foreign policies regarding the protection of the rights of ethnic minorities.

(DTTG) - Abstract: This article analyzes the promotion of the cultural values ​​of ethnic minority communities as an important endogenous resource, contributing to the sustainable development of eco-cultural tourism. Based on an interdisciplinary approach between cultural studies, tourism studies, and sustainable development, the research clarifies the content of the cultural value system of ethnic minorities, including tangible and intangible values, local knowledge and lifestyles associated with the ecological environment. Through an analysis of the current situation, this article points out the potential as well as the challenges posed in the process of exploiting culture for tourism, especially the risk of commercialization and the decline in the authenticity of culture. From there, the author emphasizes the role of the community as the main actors in preserving and promoting cultural values, at the same time proposing directions and solutions to harmoniously integrate cultural preservation, ecological protection and tourism development, in order to improve livelihoods and promote sustainable development in ethnic minority and mountainous areas.

(DTTG) - Abstract: In the cultural landscape of the Southwestern region of Vietnam, rivers are not only geographical entities but also the source of settlement patterns and beliefs. The Long Ho River is not only an important waterway, at the same time to be a unique cultural and spiritual axis of Vinh Long province. Over hundreds of years of land reclamation, a dense system of historical sites has formed along both banks of this river, reflecting the rich spiritual life of the Kinh, Hoa and Khmer communities. This article analyzes the characteristics, values, and current state of the Long Ho riverside heritage site system from a landscape architecture perspective, and then proposes solutions to promote heritage values in conjunction with sustainable tourism development and urban beautification.

(DTTG) - Abstract: The Ma people’s Thanksgiving Ceremony to the Forest God in the Southern Central Highlands is a typical spiritual ritual, closely linked to the agricultural production cycle and traditional community life. This ritual not only reflects the belief in animism but also demonstrates the harmonious relationship between humans and the forest, the living space and the sacredness in the worldview of the Ma people. This article approaches the Forest God Thanksgiving ceremony from a cultural studies and religious anthropology perspective, aiming to clarify the context of its formation, the structure of the ritual and the symbolic meaning of the ritual practices within the traditional belief system of the Ma people. Based on this, the article contributes to identifying the value of the intangible cultural heritage of the Ma people, at the same time suggesting meaningful reference values for the preservation of ethnic culture, forest protection, and sustainable development in the Southern Central Highlands region today.

(DTTG) - Abstract: In the cultural landscape of the northern border region, the Four Palaces belief system in Lang Son province plays a crucial role as one of the important spiritual pillars, profoundly influencing the social structure and spiritual life of the multi-ethnic community. The role of the Four Palaces belief system in Lang Son province has unique characteristics, where spiritual beliefs are intertwined with a sense of border protection and a spirit of solidarity among the ethnic groups living in the area. This article focuses on analyzing the role of the Four Palaces Mother Goddess worship in the cultural and spiritual life of the communities in Lang Son province, clarifying how the Four Palaces belief system here not only preserves the core values ​​of Vietnamese Mother Goddess religion but also adapting ethnic cultural elements to create a unique spiritual identity, thereby making a significant contribution to community and ethnic cohesion and the development of spiritual tourism in Lang Son province.

(DTTG) - In the flow of Vietnamese culture, the pagoda is not only a place of worship, but also the soul of the village, a spiritual anchor of the nation for thousands of years. But when the soaring, curved roofs of the pagoda are placed atop Fansipan, 3,143 meters above sea level, it is not just an architectural masterpiece, but also an epic tale of human will and the flourishing of Vietnamese Buddhismbetween the Northwestern landscape.

(DTTG) - Abstract: Conclusion No. 65-KL/TW dated October 30th, 2019, of the Politburo on continuing to implement Resolution No. 24-NQ/TW of the IXth Central Committee of the Party on ethnic affairs in the new situation requires: “Innovate the admission process by prioritizing the selection of ethnic minority students”. This is because the scholarship program is an important tool for ensuring fairness in access to higher education, at the same time creating a local workforce for ethnic minority and mountainous areas. This article analyzes the achievements, identifies the main “bottlenecks”, clarifies the causes from the perspective of public policy implementation, and then proposes directions for adjustment towards improving quality, linking training with human resource needs and the responsibility of utilization, contributing to the sustainable development of human resources in ethnic minority and mountainous areas today.

(DTTG) - This small jar of herbal salt is not simply a dipping sauce, which embodies a way of life in harmony with nature, and the solidarity between the Bana and Hre ethnic groups.

(DTTG) - Abstract: China (officially the People’s Republic of China) is the most ethnically diverse country in Asia in terms of ethnic minorities (collectively referred to as ethnic groups). The Chinese state, under different political systems has policies regarding ethnic groups. In particular, the current Chinese state has specific policies aimed at contributing to national stability and development in this new era.

(DTTG) - In the spiritual space of the Muong people, the Khot bag of the shaman is always closely associated with rituals. Few people know that inside that bag lies a treasure trove of cultural codes, a convergence of ethnic knowledge, spiritual beliefs and rules of conduct towards the supernatural world, refined over time.

(DTTG) - Within the treasure trove of Vietnam’s spiritual and cultural heritage, there are artifacts that not only possess artistic value but also serve as a bridge connecting the past with the present, vividly demonstrating a purely Vietnamese philosophy of life. At Vinh Nghiem Pagoda, also known as La Pagoda, in Bac Ninh province today, the set of statues of the Three Patriarchs of Truc Lam is one such treasure. In March 2025, the set of statues of the Three Patriarchs of Truc Lam was officially recognized as a national treasure, which is not only a source of pride for the locality but also a significant milestone in the preservation of the Truc Lam Buddhist heritage, a Zen school founded by Vietnamese people.

(DTTG) - In the long history of Christianity, the Eucharist has always been regarded as both the source and the summit. However, not everyone knows that Eucharistic adoration outside the scope of a Mass, such as Eucharistic adoration, processions or the placement of the Blessed Sacrament is a long journey of faith, moving from urgent pastoral needs to an explosion of fervent popular piety.