04:42 06/04/2026
Hội An was once a major trading port, where commercial activity flourished and attracted not only domestic merchants but also traders from many countries. As a result, a wide range of trading forms and methods emerged here, from small-scale to large-scale exchange.
22:19 02/04/2026
There is a five-character quatrain by the child prodigy poet Uông Thù of the Northern Song dynasty in China that speaks of four rare moments of happiness in a person’s life, and it is still often recited today:
21:36 02/04/2026
By 1985, at the time of the national seminar on the ancient town of Hội An, the region was known to scholars primarily as a prosperous medieval port city preserved relatively intact through its remarkable architectural heritage complex. Yet “underground Hội An”, or more specifically Hội An during the Prehistoric-Early Historic and Lâm Ấp-Champa periods, remained largely an open question.
05:25 31/03/2026
Confucianism was introduced into Vietnam at a very early stage, endured for centuries, and left a profound imprint on many aspects of social life during the feudal period. Beyond its emphasis on the tradition of learning and its veneration of degree holders and scholarly achievement, Confucianism also shaped moral standards, promoted reverence for teachers, elevated the virtues of the gentleman-scholar, and prescribed patterns of conduct both within the family and in society at large.
04:37 31/03/2026
In Hội An, and perhaps throughout nearly the entire stretch of land from Quảng Trị southward, hoa mai (apricot blossom) is regarded as the symbol of spring. The flower is revered not only for its brilliant yellow bloom after a full year, 365 days “holding the gold of sun and moon,” but also because it is a flower that heralds the revival of all living things after the icy days of winter. Apricot blossom is also a symbol of a world overflowing with life, of resilience and firmness, and, with its sweet fragrance and beauty, it creates a powerful emotional impression and announces the arrival of spring.
04:07 31/03/2026
The residential community of Hội An is formed by the coexistence of many lineages. The village administrative structure in Hội An has historically been relatively loose; in compensation, kinship relations developed strongly. This is reflected in the widespread practice of worshipping lineage groups at communal houses instead of a single village tutelary deity (Thành Hoàng). Each lineage maintains its own ancestral house and lineage-owned land.
05:11 24/03/2026
Documentary heritage constitutes an important component of the cultural heritage of humanity. The term “documentary heritage” has been used in the Memory of the World Programme initiated by UNESCO in 1992.
04:41 24/03/2026
In traditional Vietnamese culture in particular, and East Asian culture more broadly, the horse is a sacred animal ranked seventh among the twelve zodiac animals corresponding to the twelve Earthly Branches (Tý, Sửu, Dần, Mão, Thìn, Tỵ, Ngọ, Mùi, Thân, Dậu, Tuất, Hợi). The horse symbolizes strength, power, endurance, loyalty, aspiration, and success.
03:31 24/03/2026
With its historical and cultural-geographical position, Hội An emerged early as a center of trade and exchange with countries in the region and beyond. During the Lâm Ấp – Champa period, Hội An was already a trading port frequented by foreign merchant ships. Several historical works recorded valuable information about Hội An, including the Jin Shu (History of the Jin), Tang Shu (History of the Tang), and a number of early Arabic texts.
03:21 24/03/2026
Within the territorial management system of the Vietnamese monarchic state, cadastral records (địa bạ) functioned as official documents used to establish administrative boundaries, define land ownership structures, and organize social life at the village level. Beyond serving fiscal and population management purposes, these records also comprehensively reflect the relationships between people and land, as well as between the state and local communities.
03:15 24/03/2026
The Nguyên Tiêu Festival, also known as the First Full Moon Festival (Thượng Nguyên), is a long-standing traditional cultural and religious practice that reflects the rich spiritual life of the residents of Hội An Ancient Town. Held on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, it marks the first full moon of the new year.
00:09 24/03/2026
A house is not merely a structure that shelters people from sun and rain; it is a symbol of home, a place of kinship, safety, and belonging. It preserves memories and connects family members, carrying profound spiritual value.
03:45 19/03/2026
Quảng Nam is known as a land rich in natural resources, with terrain gradually descending from west to east, forming distinct ecological zones including high mountains, midlands, plains, coastal areas, and islands. This ecological diversity created favorable conditions for the historical exploitation, processing, and trade of forest products and aromatics, making such activities in Quảng Nam particularly vibrant.
21:38 09/03/2026
Like in many regions across the country, water wharves are essential elements associated with rivers and streams in the Quảng region, from mountainous areas to the lowlands.
03:29 09/01/2025
In recent decades, Vietnamese families in general, and in Quang Nam and Hoi An in particular, have undergone important changes, from traditional families to families with new, more modern and freer characteristics. The process of international integration, including cultural integration and exchange, has led to the emergence of more open views on marriage and family.
03:19 09/01/2025
The year 2024 marks the 20th Hoi An - Japan Cultural Exchange event. During this event, Hoi An city held the inauguration ceremony of the restoration project of the Japanese Covered Bridge - Japanese Bridge - Lai Vien Kieu - a work of typical historical, cultural, architectural and artistic value and international exchange in the commercial port city of Hoi An.
03:02 09/01/2025
By 1985, at the time of the National Conference on Hoi An Ancient Town, the land of Hoi An was only known to researchers as a bustling medieval commercial port city that was preserved quite intact with a unique complex of architectural relics, while Hoi An underground, or more specifically Hoi An in the Prehistoric - Early Historical period, Lam Ap - Champa, was still a question mark.
02:57 09/01/2025
Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the important traditional festivals of the Vietnamese people on the full moon day of the 8th lunar month. For the Hoi An community, after Tet Nguyen Dan, Tet Doan Ngo, Tet Trung Thu is the biggest festival of the year.
02:47 09/01/2025
Since the French colonialists, followed by the American imperialists, launched a war of aggression against our country, the army and people of Hoi An have promoted the tradition of patriotism, united with the spirit of the nation, and stood up to fight the revolution under the leadership of the Party until the day of liberation of the homeland and unification of the country.