Taking part in traditional festivals in Vietnam’s Northwest highlands is one of the goals many visitors set when exploring the region’s nature, culture and people. An indispensable part of those festivals, especially during the Lunar New Year (Tet) and spring celebrations, is the traditional folk games enjoyed by both local residents and visitors.
Vietnam is holding a golden key to position itself on the world map - its cuisine. From the phở in a fine restaurant to a humble street food stall, Vietnamese gastronomy, when viewed through the prism of technology, can become a uniquely effective and sustainable tool for tourism promotion.
When digital heritage becomes a key catalyst, Vietnam’s cultural industry will truly take off. It will transcend national boundaries, reaching the world through the power of creativity, resilience, and intellect of the Vietnamese people.
The way to Lung Cu and Meo Vac is a traverse along mountainous, rock-hewn switchbacks. It is a journey that comes into the uttermost heart of beauty and vitality, hanging in the frontier sky. Standing before the imposing milestone, the red flag with its golden star, touching the Fatherland from its very first wind, one’s heart seems to pause, encompassed by the eternal silhouette of Vietnam.