Vietnam hosts International Piano Competition
The Vietnam International Piano Competition & Festival aims to become one of the most prestigious piano competitions and cultural events in the country.
01:07, 2024/11/22
Finding ways to unlock Hanoi's suburban tourism potential
To make Quoc Oai District a magnet for visitors, the local government planned to improve service quality and work with travel agencies to include its destinations in tour itineraries.
22:45, 2024/11/21
Are Vietnamese people living healthier lives?
From sunrise workouts in bustling parks to cleaner meals on family tables, Vietnam is quietly embracing a lifestyle centred on health and wellness.
17:23, 2024/11/20
Hang Ma Street gears up for festive season
Locals look forward to the holiday season, and Hanoi's Old Quarter is a hive of activity as Christmas preparations get underway.
19:52, 2021/02/16
Hanoi: relics, temples and religious sites closed – people do the worship ritual from distance
From February 16, the relics, temples and religious sites within Hanoi city were closed to prevent Covid-19 from spreading.
15:36, 2021/02/16
Pleasure for narcissus flower at Tet
Narcissus or Hoa Thuy Tien decorates every Hanoian's home during Tet (Lunar New Year Festival) as it is considered as a symbol of good luck and happiness.
15:36, 2021/02/16
The battlefield of Ngoc Hoi - Dong Da, a triumph of cunning and courage
Dong Da hillock is an evidence of Vietnam’s fighting spirit against China invaders.
07:49, 2021/02/15
Arousing the taste buds
Rich in vegetables, rice and seafood, Hanoian speciates have incorporated Cambodia and Thai influences into style that is distinctively its own.
07:19, 2021/02/14
The dance of ‘girls playing drums’
Each of the traditional folk, dances which performs on festive days in the northern region, features different tunes and dance languages, but they all show the people's wishes for a peaceful new year to come.
13:32, 2021/02/12
Hanoi specialty for Tet: candied lotus seed
Tet provides an excellent opportunity for visitors to sample some of Vietnam’s more exotic culinary creations.
17:47, 2021/02/11
The main rituals in the Lunar New Year Festival
For centuries, every year when Tet (the Lunar New Year Festival) arrives, various rituals have been held in every family, bringing a lively ambiance filled with tradition and culture in the beginning of the New Year all over the country.
11:03, 2021/02/11
Hanoi's streets are decorated to welcome the New Year of the Buffalo 2021
Hanoi's streets are in shimmering decoration to welcome Tet, with the wishes for a coming peaceful and prosperous Lunar Year of the Buffalo.
06:07, 2021/02/11
New unique Banh Chung attracts diners
The new delicious creations of Banh Chung or Vietnamese traditional cake for Tet has won the hearts of culinary connoisseurs.
21:01, 2021/02/10
Nostalgia of overseas Vietnamese at Tet
For overseas Vietnamese peoe, way to home to gather with family is so long, especial during the Covid-19 pandemic time. Tet is when their nostalgia grows strong.
16:44, 2021/02/10
Bonsai kumquat in typical houses is favored
A bonsai kumquat pot in the shape of a typical communal house in the Central Highlands or an ancient house of Hanoi's Old Quarters is selling well this Tet (Lunar New Year Festival).
09:58, 2021/02/09
Making flower tourism Hanoi's specialty
Flower, a special tourist product, will help increase income for farmers and attract tourists to the capital.
09:23, 2021/02/07
‘Pho’ - a Hanoian's exquisite cuisine
The simple yet exotic delicacy of piping hot noodle soup with beef has captured the heart of many culinary connoisseurs locally and internationally.
14:16, 2021/02/06
Animated Hanoi preparing for Tet
Pre-Tet days are the most colourful time of Hanoi when the capital changes its coat into a new vital color of spring and joy.
22:14, 2021/02/04
Hanoi: Environment protection message is delivered on the Kitchen God Farewell’s day
The volunteer group, called itself as “Ca Chep” or The carp, delivers a message of environmental protection: "Release fish- Not plastic bags".
09:58, 2021/02/04
Hanoians enjoy oldest spring flower market in Hang Luoc street
Visiting Hang Luoc flower market as Tet (Lunar New Year) approaching is an elegant hobby of Hanoiains.
06:25, 2021/02/04
“Kitchen God” farewell ritual: Wishing for a prosperous Lunar New Year
Kitchen God farewell ritual is a very old custom in Vietnam. On the 23rd day of the December in the Lunar Calendar, Land Genie and the Kitchen God ride carps to Heaven to deliver an annual report on the household’s activities to the Jade Emperor.
16:18, 2021/02/01
Experience the Tet ritual in the royal court of Nguyen Dynasty at Temple of Literature
The archival document exhibition entitled "The Palace welcomes Tet", which lasts until the end of February 23, will help the public understand more about the old customs of Tet in the royal court.
13:42, 2021/02/01
Vietnamese specialties: Someone’s loves, other’s horrors
The travel guide website of Lonely Planet has listed out 10 most unusual dishes of Vietnam which are loved by locals but horrified by foreign travelers.
13:05, 2021/02/01
Spring ritual of “Tien Xuan Nguu” is re-enacted
The Tet rituals of Le Trung Hung dynasty (1533 - 1789) was re-enacted at King Thien Palace, Thang Long Imperial Citadel on the morning of January 30.