The set of blowing instruments is represented by flutes and pan-pipes, while the set of string instruments is specified by dan bau and dan day . Apart from this, there are also other forms like hat xam, chau van , and ca tru. Traditional performing arts include cheo and tuong . Water-puppet shows are also a special traditional art that was ignited in the Ly dynasty. The Vietnamese acoustic arts generally have symbolic, expressive and emotional features.
Traditional stage relates closely to the audience and is a combination of music and dance forms.
The Vietnamese dance has few strong and tough actions, but contains many smooth and curling features with closed feet and a lot of arm-dancing actions. The Vietnamese plastic arts focus on expressing innermost feelings with simplified forms uses many methods of stylization and emphasis. There have been 2014 cultural and historical relics have been recognized by the State and other 2 relics, namely, the Old Capital of Hue and the Ha Long Bay, have gained international recognition as the world heritage site. The remaining ancient architectures are mostly pagodas and temples of the Ly-Tran dynasties, palaces and stelas of the Le dynasty, the 18th century's community houses, citadels and tombs of the Nguyen dynasty and Cham towers. In the 20th century, in contact with the Western culture, especially after the national independence, many new categories of arts like plays, photography, cinemas, and modern art had taken shape and developed strongly, obtaining huge achievements with the contents reflecting the social and revolutionary realities.