English review

(DTTG) - The New rice offering ceremony is a typical cultural ritual of the Thai people in Mai Chau, demonstrating the spirit of unity and the moral principle of “drinking water, remembering the source” towards their ancestors.

(DTTG) - Throughout the first two decades of the new millennium, as the United Nations (UN) launched the Millennium Development Goals and later the Sustainable Development Goals, the global religious community was called upon to participate actively. In Vietnam, the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha has responded with concrete actions, transforming the teachings of compassion and wisdom into immense material and spiritual strength, making a significant contribution to the sustainable development of the country, in harmony with the common goals of humanity.

(DTTG) - Abstract: In the context of globalization, digital transformation and deep international integration, ethnic affairs play a particularly important role in the cause of national construction and development. This is not only a humanitarian field, reflecting the good nature of our regime, but also a pillar of sustainable development, contributing to strengthening national unity and narrowing the development gap between areas and ethnic groups. Current ethnic affairs should be viewed as a driving force for the development of ethnic minority and mountainous areas in a modern direction, linking to the preservation of cultural identity, ensuring national defense and security and enhancing the capacity for international integration. Rethinking, improving institutions, leveraging community strengths and applying science and technology are urgent requirements to affirm the position and role of ethnic affairs in the era of national resurgence.

(DTTG) - Pao ball throwing is a unique folk game of the Mong people, often played during festivals, holidays and spring markets in the highlands. The tossed pao balls not only carry the joy of the spring festival but also convey aspirations for romantic love, community cohesion and the beauty of culture preserved through generations.

(DTTG) - Abstract: This article focuses on analyzing the outstanding achievements of Vietnam’s ethnic policy in recent decades, especially from the renovation period to the present. Through this, the author clarifies the positive changes in the socio-economic, cultural and educational lives of ethnic minority communities. However, in the context of a new era with many challenges, such as digital transformation, climate change, international integration and sustainable development,… ethnic policies are facing many issues that need further improvement. This article outlines the challenges and proposing several directions to improve the effectiveness of ethnic policies in the coming period.

(DTTG) - In the festive atmosphere leading up to the Lunar New Year of the Horse 2026, many ethnic boarding and semi-boarding schools organized experiential activities full of spring spirit, such as: wrapping chung cakes (traditional Vietnamese rice cakes), making candies and jams and cooking traditional dishes. Through these activities, pupils not only get to enjoy the spring and celebrate Tet holidays (Vietnamese New Year) early but also gaining a deeper understanding of the traditional cultural values of the nation.

(DTTG) - In the days leading up to Tet holiday, when farming work temporarily subsides, the ethnic minority people in the highlands of Nghe An are busy preparing to celebrate the traditional New Year. Every household cleans and tidies up the ancestral altar, dries rice, prepares firewood… The spring atmosphere spreads, creating a warm and peaceful scene between the vast forest.

(DTTG) - In An Giang province, all Cham people are Islam believers. They believe solely in Allah and the Prophet Muhammad. The Kinh Qur‘an of Islam not only contains all Islamic teachings but also encompassing principles of social organization, law and morality. Therefore, all aspects of the material, cultural, spiritual life and customs of the Cham people, in addition to complying with the laws of the State must also adhere to the five fundamental tenets of Islamic law.

(DTTG) - A livelihood model that combines ethnic knowledge and creative abilities is paving the way for the Khmer people in South (Vietnam) to develop a sustainable economy and remain connected to their homeland.

(DTTG) - Abstract: Caodaism originated in Southern Vietnam in the early 20th century, and subsequently developed and expanded to become a major religion in the South before 1975. Born and developed in a society facing the invasion and domination of French colonialism and American imperialism, therefore, Caodaism along with the people of South (Vietnam) and the entire country successfully carried out the August Revolution, the resistance against French colonialism and the resistance against American imperialism. This article focuses on clarifying the contributions of Caodaism to the revolution during the period of 1945-1975.

(DTTG) - Among the folk religious festivals of the Cham people in Khanh Hoa province that still exist today, Rija Nugar also known as Raja Nagar or the New Year’s Tong On Dance Festival is a festival that holds many beautiful traditional values of the Cham people. The festival is held continuously, with full rituals and to be expanding, attracting more locals and tourists to participate…

(DTTG) - Visiting Vinh Hai is like meeting the clear blue sea and sky, with grapevines laden with fruit and the sound of the Ma La drum echoing through the mountains and forests. Every step is an experience, every moment is an unforgettable memory.

(DTTG) - Born and raised in the Mekong Delta, The priest (Father) Phaolo Nguyen Van Vinh quickly understood the hardships faced by the people in this southernmost region of the Fatherland.

(DTTG) - Recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage site on December 11th, 1993, the ancient capital of Hue is not only a source of national pride but also “a poetic masterpiece of urban architecture” that humanity needs to preserve.

(DTTG) - Abstract: The local knowledge of ethnic minority communities in the northern mountainous areas is a particularly valuable cultural and social resource, formed through a long process of adaptation to specific ecological and environmental conditions. This article analyzes the structure, function and operating mechanisms of local knowledge in fields such as resource management, agricultural practices, biodiversity conservation, community organization and social relationship regulation. Based on this, the research analyzes the role of local knowledge in sustainable development, while also highlighting the challenges posed in the context of modernization, climate change and economic integration. At the same time, the article proposes directions and solutions to effectively integrate local knowledge into regional development strategies, ensuring harmony between growth, welfare and preservation of cultural identity.

(DTTG) - In Thanh Nua commune, a border area in Dien Bien province with a large population of the Thai ethnic minority, the story of escaping poverty is being written through changes in economic practices. From being accustomed to growing only rice, corn and cassava, many families have boldly built integrated economic models, developing livestock farming and crop cultivation combined with services, gradually becoming wealthy in their homeland.