Behold the unique collection of snake lacquer statues
Step into Vietnamese tradition and craftsmanship with the enchanting “Thach Ong Xa” collection of lacquered statues in celebration of the Year of the Snake, 2025.
22:09, 2025/01/17
Hanoi kicks off the Spring Calligraphy Festival in celebration of Lunar New Year
The annual cultural event will welcome locals and visitors alike from now until February 9, 2025, offering a delightful experience in celebration of the Lunar New Year.
21:20, 2025/01/14
Hanoi revives historic Tet traditions in Duong Lam Ancient Village
Travelers are invited to experience the charm of Vietnam's ancient Tet celebrations in the picturesque village of Duong Lam on the outskirts of Hanoi.
21:28, 2025/01/13
Young voices celebrate and preserve Hanoi’s cultural heritage
The "Voice of Heritage" finale celebrated Hanoi's cultural soul as 14 student teams passionately brought the city's rich history to life.
10:05, 2015/05/14
Trieu Thi Ha named UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador
Former beauty queen Trieu Thi Ha was inducted as a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for a project aimed at preserving traditional Vietnamese culture at a ceremony held May 12 in HCM City.
10:05, 2015/05/14
Exhibition deemd vital to asserting sovereignty over archipelagoes
Sharing photographs, maps and administrative documents proving Vietnam’s sovereignty over the Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagoes is vital, stated Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Bac Son.
15:57, 2015/05/11
Old Quarter to host traditional music show
Several renditions of traditional musical pieces will regale tourists at the Hanoi Old Quarter on May 9.
15:56, 2015/05/11
Vietnamese culture highlighted in the US
The Vietnamese culture has been brought closer to international friends as Vietnam was taking part in the 7 th Asian cultural heritage festival held on May 9 at Stony Brook University in New York.
10:36, 2015/05/09
European Literature Days in Vietnam narrows cultural gap
The fifth European Literature Days opened in the Goethe Institute in Hanoi on May 7, aiming to bring Vietnamese readers closer to European culture.
12:05, 2015/05/07
Revealing details of the Miss Vietnam 2015 contest
The Hoan Vu Joint Stock Company held a press conference to announce the Miss Vietnam 2015 contest in HCM City on May 5.
12:05, 2015/05/07
Film week on President Ho Chi Minh held for teenagers
A film week for teenagers celebrating the life of late President Ho Chi Minh was launched on May 5 in the cultural centre of Ho Chi Minh City’s District 6.
12:04, 2015/05/07
New book tells story of General Vo Nguyen Giap
A new book about General Vo Nguyen Giap tells the story of his childhood and youth in his beloved motherland.
09:31, 2015/05/06
Charming Russian features shine in Hanoi
An exhibition featuring thirty photos of Russian landscape and people taken by the country’s renowned artists opened to the public in Hanoi on May 4.
14:26, 2015/05/04
Vietnam prepares for SEA Games 28
Vietnam is actively preparing for the 28th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games), which will be held in Singapore in June 2015.
13:19, 2015/05/02
Sa Pa culture, tourism week kicks off
The 2015 Sa Pa Culture and Tourism Week opened on April 30 in Sa Pa town, northern Lao Cai province, amid the cheerful celebrations marking the 40th anniversary of national reunification.
16:46, 2015/05/01
Annual cycling tourney crosses finishing line
The 27th annual Ho Chi Minh City Television Cycling Tournament concluded on April 30, with riders taking on the final 165km stage from Bao Loc city in Lam Dong province to Ho Chi Minh City’s Thong Nhat Square.
11:58, 2015/04/30
Australian team wins Danang International Fireworks Competition
Australia`s team, Howard and Sons, won the 2015 Danang International Fireworks Competition for its fireworks and musical performance at the festival called, "The Symphony of Colours."
11:59, 2015/04/29
Various holiday options offered
This week, Vietnamese will enjoy a six-day national holiday from April 28 to May 3.
13:58, 2015/04/28
Overseas Vietnamese memorialise nation founders
A delegation of 70 Vietnamese expatriates from over 20 countries and territories worldwide were present at the temple of the Hung Kings in northern Phu Tho province on April 27 to commemorate the legendary nation founders.
10:02, 2015/04/26
Da Nang set for world fireworks champs
The South African team, newcomers to the 2015 Da Nang International Fireworks Competition, will perform the curtain-raiser on April 28, said the organising committee at a media briefing on April 24.
10:02, 2015/04/26
Promoting national cultural heritages and building prosperous and civilized capital
On April 23, Hanoi held ceremonies to receive certificates recognising the two ancient Buddhist pagodas in the west of the city - Tay Phuong and Thay, as special national relic sites.
15:48, 2015/04/24
Exhibition to highlight Vietnam’s national reunification
KTĐT - Nearly 150 photos, documents and objects highlighting instances of international support for Vietnam during its revolutionary wars during 1954-1975 will be displayed at an exhibition in Hanoi.
11:25, 2015/04/23
Honouring Hanoi’s tug of war tradition as national intangible cultural heritage
Thach Ban ward in Long Bien district, Hanoi city received special certification recognising its traditional local tug of war custom as a piece of national intangible cultural heritage on April 21.
14:13, 2015/04/22
Revolutionary films to be screened nationwide
A film month screening works on war and revolutionary topics will be arranged nationwide from April 20, as part of activities to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975- 2015).