An art program featuring Vietnam's unique traditional music and culture was held recently at the Francophone Village, as part of the activities on the sidelines of the 19th Francophonie Summit in Paris.

A Vietnamese collection imbued with Vietnamese culture dubbed 'Sounds Of Vietnamese And Colours Of Five Continents' kicked off Thailand Fashion Week in Bangkok on June 30.

The beautiful melody of traditional instruments and the charming lyrics of chau van (trance ritual singing) have enchanted Ta Thi Bich Loc since she was a small child.

A Vietnam-Japan cultural exchange festival kicked off in Ho Chi Minh City on December 29 with the participation of thousands of visitors.

A programme honouring UNESCO recognised Chau Van ritual singing of the Red river delta region has been held in Hanoi.

A myriad of art performances were staged by foreign and local artists in the ongoing Hue Festival, the 10th of its kind, in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue.

More than 20 ambassadors and representatives of international organisations in Vietnam enjoyed a performance of Chau Van singing and Hau Dong (trance ritual) in Nam Dinh on Feb 26.

As many as 11 artists who perform and teach the art of chau van (ritual) singing and dancing have been awarded "Folk Artisan" title by the Vietnam Folk Arts and Literature Association.