(DTTG) - With an age of over 1,000 years, recording and reflecting contemporary historical information, the Buddhist scripture pillar from the Dinh Dynasty is an extremely valuable and rare document, to be the earliest inscription from the independent feudal period in our country.
(DTTG) - The Pang A Festival is one of the most sacred community rituals of the La Ha people in Son La province - an ethnic group with a small population but a rich cultural life. Pang A not only connects the past and present but also affirms the cultural identity of the La Ha people in the time of integration and development.
(DTTG) - Abstract: Vietnamese Buddhism during the Tran Dynasty, specifically during the reign of Emperor Tran Nhan Tong, not only played the role of a popular religion but also became the foundation of orthodox ideology, profoundly influencing all aspects of social life. Given its central position, Buddhism flourished during the Tran Dynasty, often referred to by historians and researchers as the period of the state religion, meaning it was the official religion and had the most profound influence on the court and the people. The vigorous, synchronized and consistent development of Buddhism during this period is considered an unprecedented peak in the nation’s history. The great missionary work of Tran Nhan Tong serves as a guiding principle for missionary work in the present context.
(DTTG) - As the last cold winds of winter slowly fade away, giving way to the warm spring breeze, the Dong Van stone plateau (Tuyen Quang province) enters its most beautiful season of the year. Against a backdrop of somber gray stones, spring flowers burst into bloom, illuminating the borderland with vibrant colors. Each flower not only heralds a new season but also carries a story about the culture, people and enduring way of life of the ethnic communities in the northernmost region of the country.
(DTTG) - Abstract: Zen Master Tue Tinh (1330 - 1400), whose real name was Nguyen Ba Tinh, was a famous figure in the nation’s history; one of the greatest physicians in the history of Vietnamese traditional medicine, pioneering the nation’s traditional medicine. His life and career are a valuable legacy not only for medicine but also for Vietnamese culture. He was not only a shining example of compassion and medical ethics, but also a symbol of national self-reliance, with the philosophy “Vietnamese medicine treats Vietnamese people”. His contributions laid a solid foundation for the country’s medicine and he is honored by posterity as the “Saintly Physician” or “the founding Father of Traditional Vietnamese Medicine”. This article delves into the life and career of Zen master Tue Tinh and his contributions to traditional medicine, thereby clarifying his position in history.
(DTTG) - The flame of national unity in the Central Highlands has become a symbol of community strength, where ethnic groups share a common will to preserve their identity and build a new life. From villages to towns, that spirit of unity continues to ignite hope and dynamism in this land rich in tradition.
(DTTG) - On the mountainside in Mu Cang Chai commune, Lao Cai province, there is a small house called the Mang Mu corn House. Upon arriving here, you feel as if you’ve stepped into a “fairytale” between the golden hues of thousands of corn cobs hanging throughout the house in an art installation style that is both humble and unique. The Mang Mu corn House whisper stories about the daily life and unique cultural identity of the Mong people in this area.
(DTTG) - The Vietnamese Lunar New Year is not just about the green sticky rice cakes and red couplets of the Kinh people, but also a “living museum” with unique and humane customs of celebrating the spring festival and welcoming the New Year of the ethnic minority communities. From a socio-cultural perspective, these rituals are bonds that unite the community, expressions of gratitude to nature and aspirations for a prosperous life preserved through generations.
(DTTG) - This Tet holiday, we invite you to Cao Bang to enjoy the Cooc mo cake of the Tay people. In the local language, “mo” means “bo”. Therefore, Cooc mo cake is also known as cow horn cake.
(DTTG) - As Tet (Vietnamese New Year) arrives and spring returns, in the Thai villages of Northwest (Vietnam), people and nature harmonize in a gentle way. The space filled with the vibrant pink of peach blossoms and the pristine white of plum blossoms, is further enhanced by the colorful traditional costumes worn by women enjoying the spring festivities.
(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) - The history of Kien An Cung is closely linked to the migration of Chinese people of Fujian origin to the former Sa Dec area in Dong Thap province. Kien An Cung was started in 1924 and completed in 1927, in order to worship ancestors and in order to unite the Chinese community in the area. The name of Kien An Cung carries a profound humanistic meaning: Kiến means establishment; An means peace; Cung means temple - it is a prayer for a peaceful and prosperous life in the new land.
(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.
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Dr. Le Phu Thang* - MA. Nguyen Thi Diep** - MA. Vo Thao Nguyen*** -
15:57, 10/03/2026 (DTTG) - Abstract: Preserving the cultural identity of indigenous ethnic minorities in the Central Highlands region in the context of poverty reduction is both an urgent and a long-term strategic issue. This article analyzes the relationship between cultural identity preservation and poverty reduction in the local ethnic minority communities of the Central Highlands. Based on the theory of sustainable development and the role of culture as an endogenous resource, this article shows that integrating cultural elements into poverty reduction programs not only helps improve economic efficiency but also strengthens self-reliance, identity and community cohesion. Based on a research of several local models, this article proposes policy solutions to promote an integrated approach between culture and development, centered on the community, aiming for sustainable development in the ethnic minority areas of the Central Highlands.
