The Folk Performance of Xuan Pha (in Xuan Pha village, Xuan Truong, Tho Xuan, Thanh Hoa) is a diversity and abundant performance system which reflects the relationship between Dai Viet and other countries in the region and the world Includes 5 performances: Tu Huan, Ai Lao, Chiem Thanh, Ngo Quoc, Hoa Lang. This performance has a long history, most researchers believe that Xuan Pha was formed in the 15th century. In the process of studying this particular type of intangible cultural heritage, Researchers have found many different cultural layers, the earliest cultural layer appearing is the layer of love songs that mixed between the Viet and the Muong ethnic groups and a later cultural layer around the 16th to 17th century reflecting the integration of the Western civilization into the Vietnamese indigenous culture with the Hoa Lang performance. In the past, there was at least 43 area throughout Thanh Hoa province. Until now, only 2 places have been performing all 5 performances, including Xuan Pha. Along with the change of economy - society, Xuan Pha game is also changing gradually to survive and develop. In Xuan Pha, the show is being preserved very well by the community here and promises to develop more in the future Xuan Pha is a performance that has recorded the imprints of the relationship between Dai Viet and other foreign countries. In addition, this study also shows the important trading gateway position of Thanh Hoa province in history as well as the integration characteristics in the international relation context of Lam Kinh in particular and Dai Viet in general

The photos were taken at Hungduan, Ifugao, Philippines during 8 to 12 August, 2019 In three communities of Hapao, Baang, and Nungulunan of Hungduan, distinct harvest rituals called Houwah are being practiced by the Tuwali group. These are the baki, inum and the Punnuk. The rituals, particularly Punnuk determine which group will have a bountiful harvest, and to express appreciation to the deities of the communities. Punnuk is inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity with Cambodia, Republic of Korea, and Vietnam.

Burning incense has been a shared practice of many communities in the whole world. This particular photo shows the burning incense outside a Buddhist temple in Vietnam. This practice is most usually related to the religion and beliefs of many people.

The Bat Trang Village in Vietnam is very known for its ceramics and pottery. When we visited the village for the first time, we are amazed of the intricacy of the designs they put in their crafts and how they were able to attract large markets for these.

One of the things that attracted me during my travel to Vietnam was the xích lô (cyclo). Three-wheeled vehicles are usually found in Southeast Asian countries. Even the Philippines has its very own tricylces. But it was interesting to see how the xích lô in Vietnam are used also to attract tourists and bring them to different beautiful parts of their country.

The photos and videos were taken on 19-23 November, 2019. Hội An(會安, translates as "peaceful meeting place") is a city on Vietnam’s central coast known for its well-preserved Ancient Town, and noted as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999. During the business trip, we visited the workshop of basket boat making artisan.

One of the religions practiced in Vietnam is Buddhism. With that, it is undeniable how scattered Buddhist temples are in this country. During my travel there, we were able to enter these temples and see the intricate the designs of the architecture and how 'golden' the offerings are.

These photos were taken on 19-23 November, 2019. Hội An(會安, translates as "peaceful meeting place") is a city on Vietnam’s central coast known for its well-preserved Ancient Town, and noted as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999. During the business trip, we visited the workshop of basket boat making artisan and he also had a skills for traditional weaving with his own loom.