On September 2, 1945, in Ba Dinh Square, President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence to proclaim the birth of Democratic Republic of Viet Nam. Celebrating the 65th anniversary of Viet Nam National Day (September 2), Vietnamese people and foreigners all over the world are touched when they reminisce about President Ho Chi Minh’s effort in the struggle for independence. Although President Ho…
Hanoi has an old quarter of 36 streets, each being closely attached to a traditional trade that is clearly shown by its name, such as Hang Muoi (salt) Street selling salt, Hang Manh (curtain) Street selling bamboo curtains, Hang Bac (silver) Street selling silver jewellery, etc.
Glass paintings have specific characteristic of Hue royal fine arts thanks to their origin, representation and unique material. All the glass paintings remaining until today are legacy of Nguyen Dynasty. They is being showed in Hue Royal Antiquities Museum, Dien Tho Palace, tomb of Minh Mang, tomb of Thieu Tri, tomb of Tu Duc, tomb of Duc Duc, tomb of Dong Khanh, Hue Nam Temple,…
Ha Noi Capital is not only the country's political and economical center, but also the land which has preserved many cultural and historical vestiges of the important moments of the nation. Therefore, the August Revolution in 1945 and its legend of this important event still echo forever in the life of everyone in Viet Nam.
Phum Xoai brocade weaved by the Cham ethnic people from the South-western province of An Giang has long been sought-after nationwide because of its unique designs and colours. In recent years the product has reached out to customers in many countries.
The Hanoi Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism has recently carried out a survey of “journey through Vietnam’s ancient capitals†tour to respond to National Tourism Year 2010 and lead up to the 1000th anniversary of Thang Long – Hanoi. The aim of this tourism program is to discover specific cultural and historical values of some Vietnamese ancient capitals through periods including Hung Temple (Phu…
Long before Thang Long, present-day Hanoi, covered such a vast area, its boundaries were surrounded by many villages, such as Trieu Khuc (in Thanh Tri District), Hao Nam (Dong Da) and Nhat Tan (Tay Ho). The people in these villages performed a folk dance, widely known by the local people as Bong. As Hanoi expanded and these villages became part of the city, they maintained…
For beachgoers looking for somewhere relatively untouched, Co To Island’s beaches in Quang Ninh Province are the perfect spot.
The red Dao ethnic people reside mainly in the northern mountainous provinces of Vietnam. One of the most typical features of the ethnic group is their attire that consists of a turban, tunic, trousers, belt, leggings and shoes. The outfit is created with five basic colours, but red is prominent.
Khuc Toai villagers in Khuc Xuyen Commune, Bac Ninh City (Bac Ninh Province) have long been famous for their traditional craft of carpentry. In recent years they have also become known for the special fine arts products made from the roots of dead or excavated trees that are much sought after by both domestic and foreign customers.
Hanoi has an old quarter of 36 streets with thousands of roofed houses that have existed since the initial establishment of the city, creating a unique beauty.
Beyond the well-known and colourful markets of Sapa, Bac Ha and Can Cau, the northwest mountainous area of Vietnam is bewitched with the wild town and market of Sin Ho, the roof of Lai Chau province.