Tower B3, one of the rare architectures remaining in the complex of temples at My Son sanctuary is in danger of collapse and needs urgent reinforcement and restoration, according to head of the management board of the sanctuary Phan Ho.
Quang Nam (VNA) – Tower B3, one of therare architectures remaining in the complex of temples at My Son sanctuary isin danger of collapse and needs urgent reinforcement and restoration, accordingto head of the management board of the sanctuary Phan Ho.
The tower at the world cultural heritage site inthe central province of Quang Nam is seriously degraded with a lot of cracks,Ho said, adding that it is one of the towers with the highest risk of collapse.
Tower B3, which is 9.45 metres high, was erectedin the late 10th century to worship God Ganesha – the son of God Shiva. It islocated in the southwestern corner of the sanctuary and built on a low hillsurrounded by the Khe The stream.
Like other buildings in the sanctuary, the towerfaces floods, wind and rain, high humidity and high temperature differencesbetween rainy and sunny seasons, so degradation is inevitable.
Restoration measures carried out by Polishexperts previously helped the tower stand firm to this day. However, they couldnot prevent the tilting process. Currently, the tower is leaning toward thesouthwest at 3 degrees and its body has many cracks.
Given the situation, the management board of MySon sanctuary has reported to the provincial Department of Culture, Sports andTourism and proposed measures to consolidate the tower.
My Son Sanctuary is located in a hilly landscapein Duy Phu commune, Duy Xuyen district, about 70km southwest of central Da Nangcity and 40km from Hoi An city – another UNESCO heritage site in Quang Nam.
It comprises eight groups of 71 monuments builtthroughout the 7th -13th centuries.-VNA
The Indian Government has provided financial assistance worth over 50 billion VND (2.2 million USD) to Quang Nam to help restore and preserve the world cultural heritage site of My Son Sanctuary.
More than 1,000 artifacts uncovered during the excavation and restoration of towers in the world heritage site of My Son sanctuary in the central province of Quang Nam have been digitalised thanks to the assistance of experts from Italy and India.
The Sanskrit inscriptions on steles at the UNESCO world heritage My Son Sanctuary in central Quang Nam province will be translated into Vietnamese and English as part of a joint project between Vietnam and India.
Young people are no longer seeing heritage as something distant. They are actively engaging with it, for example, photographing it, performing it, and making it part of their everyday creative expression.
Demonstrating their superior form, the Thai women’s team cruised to a straight-sets victory, winning 25–16, 25–16, and 25–21. With this result, Thailand remains unbeaten across both legs of the tournament so far.
According to the latest FIFA women’s rankings, Vietnam ranked sixth in Asia, behind Japan (8th globally), the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (10th), Australia (15th), China (16th) and the Republic of Korea (21st).
Accessible via //a80.hanoi.gov.vn and a mobile app, the platform serves as the official information hub for parades, cultural events, exhibitions, and public services. It offers real-time updates on schedules, traffic, security, healthcare, and live broadcasts, as well as behind-the-scenes stories and community-shared moments from across the country.
Vietnamese language is now officially taught at four high schools and is one of eight optional second foreign languages in the national university entrance exam of the RoK.
Coach Masahiko Okiyama asked his Vietnamese side to step up a gear after the break, and it took only three minutes to double their lead thanks to an individual effort from Y Za Luong, who finished crisply into the bottom corner.
More than 150 images on display highlight the National Assembly’s 80-year development and the performance of the HCM City delegation of NA deputies during the 2021–2026 term.
The festival aims to foster artistic and cultural exchange, while deepening international appreciation for national identity, societal values and the missions of law enforcement agencies, especially those of the Vietnamese People's Police and their counterparts around the globe.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism plans to display up to 150 posters at Ho Chi Minh Square in Vinh for the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution on August 19 and National Day on September 2.
The competition offers a meaningful cultural and educational platform, serving not only as a creative space for Vietnamese and international children living in Hanoi but also as a forum to inspire patriotism, a love for peace, environmental awareness, and the aspiration to build a humane and sustainable world.
Taking a journey to the Cham Museum — the modest building in Phan Rang –Thap Cham, Indian writer Ankita Mahabir said that the museum might not boast size but it brims with pride for the local community, featuring carefully preserved sandstone sculptures, portraits, and rare artifacts.
For years, the Vietnamese community in many countries rarely had the chance to experience Vietnam’s traditional arts and culture actitivies organized by the Vietnam government, except the annual event “Vietnam Day Abroad” that has been organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs since 2010. But the year 2024 marked a turning point.
In the context of international integration and globalisation, culture and art education plays a vital role in promoting the all-round development of Vietnam's young generation.
Vietnam shared the top podium with the Philippines in the medal tally with four gold, two silver and two bronze medals at the last SEA Games in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
The “Vietnam – Colours from the Tropics” Cultural Festival in Moscow, Russia, has wrapped up after drawing 968,000 local residents and visitors, surpassing expectations and surprising organisers with the vibrant interest it sparked in the Russian capital.
Numerous commemorative activities highlighting the national remarkable achievements will be held nationwide in celebration of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945 – 2025) and National Day (September 2, 1945 – 2025).
A part of My Son sanctuary (Photo: VNA) 
