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.
12:19, 2015/02/26
Awarding the recognition of Soc temple relics as National Special Site
A ceremony for the Soc temple relics to receive award recognized as the special National Site and opening of Soc Temple Festival 2015 was held on February 24 (the 6th day of the first lunar month) at the Soc historic temple area, Soc Son district, Hanoi city.
11:49, 2015/02/26
Ploughing festival to bring a good farming year
The seventh annual ploughing festival to bring a year of favourable weather and a bumper crop season took place on February 25 at Doi Son commune, Duy Tien district in the Red River Delta province of Ha Nam.
15:35, 2015/02/25
Huong Pagoda Festival 2015 officially opens
The opening ceremony of three-month long Huong Pagoda Festival was organized at Thien Tru Pagoda on February 24 (the sixth day of the first lunar month). Vice Chairman of Hanoi People’s Committee Tran Xuan Viet attended the event.
13:44, 2015/02/25
Traditional music to be presented in France
Several artists will perform traditional music in three French cities - Paris, Marseilles and Bordeaux - to celebrate the overseas Vietnamese community and the French during the Lunar New Year festival.
13:44, 2015/02/25
Goat to curry divine favour for Vietnam
Vietnamese people are celebrating the new year as the Year of the Goat, the eighth zodiac animal in the lunar calendar.
18:33, 2015/02/24
Hanoi opens the Dong Da festival
Thousands of people participated in the Dong Da festival held in Hanoi on February 23 (the fifth of the first lunar month) to commemorate the 226th anniversary of the historic Ngoc Hoi-Dong Da victory (1789-2015).
18:33, 2015/02/24
Tet dishes offer taste of past New Years
Tet dishes have special significance as they reflect the Vietnamese tradition of each family member expressing their personal progress, happiness and professional prosperity through the tray of dishes.
12:27, 2015/02/23
Museum of Ethnology celebrates minority traditions
Cultural activities of northern ethnic minority groups were demonstrated at the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology in Hanoi on February 22.
11:15, 2015/02/21
Young composers aim for awards in new year
Young talented composers like Do Hieu and Pham Toan Thang are introducing quality songs that are expected to win them new achievements in the new year.
11:14, 2015/02/21
Symphony to light up Da Nang skies
Five teams from South Africa, Australia, Poland, the US and Viet Nam will perform in the 2015 Da Nang International Fireworks Competition on April 28 and 29.
21:22, 2015/02/20
"Banh Chung" - the soul of Vietnamese New Year
"Banh Chung" (square glutinous rice cake) is a traditional cake of Vietnamese people in Tet holidays. For the Vietnamese, making Banh Chung is an ideal way to express gratitude to their ancestors and homeland.
11:53, 2015/02/20
Meaning of New Year’s Eve in Vietnamese belief
Tet, the Lunar New Year festival, is the most important holiday in Vietnam. As people believe Tet refreshes everything in their lives, they treasure the tradition of seeing off the old year and welcoming the new year.
09:04, 2015/02/19
Peach blossoms show off beauty across Vietnam
Peach blossom in each area has its own beauty. Moc Chau peach blossom charmingly impresses people, while that in Nhat Tan is proud of its brilliance.
16:48, 2015/02/18
Circus festival to dazzle City
Circus artists from Viet Nam, Russia and Belarus will entertain audiences in HCM City with extravagant performances to usher in the Lunar New Year.
13:33, 2015/02/17
HCM city opens 2015 Flower Street Festival
In the evening of February 16, the 2015 Flower Street Festival on Ham Nghi street in HCM city was officially opened.
13:33, 2015/02/17
Calligraphy writing street attracts Hanoians
Diverse activities including a calligraphy writing festival have been held in Hanoi to introduce cultural characteristics of Hanoi ancient streets and celebrate the upcoming Lunar New Year Festival (Tet).
13:32, 2015/02/17
Vietnam attends multicultural festival in Australia
The Vietnamese Embassy and the Vietnamese Students Association in Canberra have participated in Australia’s 18th multicultural festival to promote the Vietnamese culture.
12:51, 2015/02/16
Hue monuments offer free admission
Hue will offer free entry to its monuments for three days over the Tet holiday, giving locals and tourists access to the former royal city.
12:50, 2015/02/16
Vietnam to participate in the International Martial Arts Festival 2015
The National Sport Administration said that Vietnam will participate in 6 events at the International Martial Arts Festival 2015, to be held from March 12 – 22 in Bangkok, Thailand.
09:33, 2015/02/14
Hang Luoc - A unique flower market through the lens
It is a Vietnamese tradition for people to buy peach flowers to decorate houses for Tet (Lunar New Year Festival) celebrations.