The Ba Chua Xu (Holy Mother of the Realm) Festival at Sam mountain in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang was officially recognised by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage of humanity at the 19th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage in Paraguay on December 4. With this recognition, the festival has become the 16th intangible cultural heritage element of Vietnam recognised by UNESCO.

Vietnam has been honored by UNESCO with nine world cultural and natural heritage sites, 15 intangible cultural heritage elements, and 10 documentary heritage properties.

In the treasure trove of the nation's folk culture and art, Cheo singing (Vietnamese traditional opera) is a type of theater rich in national identity. It seamlessly combines various elements such as singing, dancing, music, and drama into a uniquely integrated form.

The Vietnamese sports delegation has secured 12 official spots for the Paris 2024 Olympics, scheduled from July 26 to August 11, as reported by the Sports Authority of Vietnam under the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has reported that Vietnam’s rice exports hit 708 million USD in the first two months of 2024, an increase of nearly 50% compared to the same period last year. The figures promise a positive outlook for rice exports during 2024 as a whole, especially those to major markets.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has set a target of Vietnam’s total coffee plantation area reaching 640,000 - 660,000 hectares by 2030, with exports expected to account for 80-85% of the country’s total production.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development is aiming for Vietnam’s total rubber plantation area to reach some 800,000 - 850,000 ha by 2030, with 100% of rubber latex and wood to obtain planting area codes for product origin traceability.

Throughout Vietnam’s various historical periods, dragon symbol has consistently held a special position in the cultural and spiritual life of the Vietnamese people, playing a crucial role in shaping, constructing, and promoting the country’s distinctive cultural identity.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has set a goal of the total pepper cultivation area nationwide standing at 80,000 - 100,000 ha by 2030, with a production target of 180,000 - 230,000 tonnes.

In the face of a host of difficulties and challenges, especially regarding export markets for forestry and fishery products, Vietnam’s agriculture sector is nonetheless estimated to have posted GDP growth of 3.83% - the highest figure in recent years.

Since 2005, November 23 has been celebrated as “Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day”, with the purpose of promoting traditions and a sense of responsibility about protecting and promoting the country’s cultural heritage values.

According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Vietnam earned over 3.25 billion USD from exporting fruit and vegetables in the first seven months of the year, representing a year-on-year increase of a significant 68.8%.

Four restaurants in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have received a Michelin star from the prestigious French dining guide Michelin.

The cat has played different roles in various societies for thousands of years. The fascinating animal has also been featured in Vietnamese culture and art since the birth of folk painting.

Folk games during Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday are imbued with cultural beauties and traditional values of Vietnam.

Contemplating flowers and ornamental trees and admiring paintings are among elegant hobbies during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.