Dr. Yersin's house in Khanh Hoa becomes national relic site
The house and office of Alexandre Yersin, a Swiss-French physician and bacteriologist, in Khanh Hoa province have been included on the list of National Historical Relic Site. His house is located in Hon Ba Mountain, which is about 60km from Nha Trang city.
Developing cultural industries from heritage resources in Hanoi
Hanoi has set the target that by 2025, the cultural industry will contribute 5% of the city's GRDP. With the advantage of relics, heritage and craft villages, Hanoi will focus…
The Vietnam National Museum of History in Hanoi has launched a night tour around its premises during the blooming season of red cotton flowers (bombax ceiba).
US Vlogger reveals six must-try Vietnamese dishes
Vlogger Brandon Hurley of the United States, who has been living in Ho Chi Minh City for more than eight years, has recommended six delicious local dishes that foreign visitors should not miss out on when travelling to Vietnam.
Five Moc villages’ festival preserves tradition in the heart of Hanoi
Spring is the season of festivals in Vietnam, especially in the North. The festival of the five Moc villages along the To Lich river in Hanoi is one of the most-anticipated. It is held every five years and attracts huge crowds of people with its colorful parades, folk games and music. The festival of five Moc villages is recognized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports…
Kayaking in Ha Long Bay: A leisurely way to discover the heritage
With hundreds islands and isles, calm tides, clear, and emerald water, Halong Bay is wonderful place for kayaking activity. Almost cruises in Halong Bay provide kayaking services.
Roundtable on Vietnamese and French cuisine set for March 23 in HCM City
French and Vietnamese chefs will be given a platform to share their unique delicacies during an exceptional roundtable to be held in Ho Chi Minh City on March 23 as part of gastronomic exchanges between the two countries.
Beautiful places for coral reef snorkeling make tourists mesmerized in Con Dao
The beautiful nature of Con Dao is not only a peaceful and unspoiled resort destination but also gives visitors many opportunities to participate in exciting experiences. In particular, diving to see the coral reefs of Con Dao is the most favorite activity to explore the colorful world under the ocean.
Digitalisation of Japanese Covered Bridge data
During the restoration of Japanese Covered Bridge (Hoi An city, Quang Nam province), local residents and visitors can go sightseeing, doing religious rites at this relic.
Foreign newspaper praises Hung Thoong Cave as “A Different World’
Journalist Michael Wing of The Epoch Times of the United States has dubbed Hung Thoong (Thoong Valley) in the central province of Quang Binh as “A Different World”.
Quang Ngai commemorates soldiers of ancient Hoang Sa Flotilla
The annual “Le khao le the linh Hoang Sa” (Feast and Commemoration Festival for Hoang Sa Soldiers) ceremony was held in An Hai communal temple, Ly Son Island, in the central coastal province of Quang Ngai on March 7.
Female photographer wins big at SkyPixel Annual Photo & Video Contest
Female photographer Khanh Phan has been awarded the Grand Prize of US$15,000 in the SkyPixel Annual Photo & Video Contest for a photo themed “Floral Dress”.
Remembering my grandparents’ “authentic Hue nam cake"
After work, we went with each other to grab a snack and to add some energy to our hungry, grumbling stomach. After wandering around for a while, our group stopped at the "beo, nam, loc" restaurant located at a corner of Nguyen Trai Street (Hue), under the cool green trees inside the Citadel.
Project helps bring classical and folklore music closer to students
Solla Music, a project combining classical music and folklore music, has recently been launched with the aim of helping students aged from 12 to 16 years towards music and engage in meaningful social activities.
Predestination leads French man to Vietnamese calligraphy
42-year-old French man Jean-Sébastien Grill has spent more than seven years learning and practicing Vietnamese calligraphy. And his hard work has paid off. Jean was invited to do calligraphy at the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university, during the 2023 Lunar New Year Festival.
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