Ancient Champa cultural vestiges in Marble Mountains
Architect Henri Parmentier, who was the first to pay attention to the ancient Cham traces in Marble Mountains, was also the one credited with establishing the Da Nang Museum of Cham Sculpture. Therefore, this unique museum was once named after him in 1936.
Remembering U Minh Ha Forest
Remembering U Minh Ha Forest   (Nov 28, 2022)
The beauty of U Minh Ha National Park, a wild and mysterious flooded forest near the southernmost tip of the country, will make visitors both nervous and surprised.
Art space spotlights lotus in Vietnamese culture
An art space entitled ‘Lotus in the cultural life of Vietnamese people’ has opened at the Vietnam Exhibition Centre for Culture and Arts (VECCA) in Hanoi as a highlight of…
Khe Van waterfall in Quang Ninh
Owing to its pristine natural beauty, Khe Van waterfall in the mountainous district of Binh Lieu is known as an attractive destination for adventurous tourists.
Exhibition honours cultural heritages of ethnic minority groups in Lang Son
On November 22, the cultural heritages of Tay, Nung and Dao ethnic minority groups were introduced at an exhibition, which officially opened in the northern mountainous province of Lang Son.
Art space spotlights lotus in Vietnamese culture
An art space entitled ‘Lotus in the cultural life of Vietnamese people’ has opened at the Vietnam Exhibition Centre for Culture and Arts (VECCA) in Hanoi as a highlight of the Cultural and Tourism Week on Green Heritage.
Calligraphy exhibition opens at Temple of Literature
A calligraphy exhibition opened at the Temple of Literature in Hanoi on November 20 to mark Vietnamese Teachers’ Day (November 20) and Vietnamese Cultural Heritage Day (November 23).
Hanoi promotes cultural industry development
In 2022, Hanoi became the first locality in Vietnam to issue a resolution targeting comprehensive and sustainable cultural development in terms of scale, product quality, service, market and modern infrastructure. It is also set to turn culture into a key economic driver.
Hot Banh duc for Hanoi's winter days
Despite a wealth of Hanoi light snacks, hot Banh duc (cake made of rice flour and lime water) still holds an irreplaceable position on the locals’ list of choices.
International Experimental Theatre Festival opens in Hanoi
The fifth International Experimental Theatre Festival kicked off on November 15 in Hanoi, drawing the participation of 16 local and foreign art troupes from the Republic of Korea, Poland, Singapore, Italia, Pakistan, and hosts Vietnam.
Unique cockscomb flower festival of Cong ethnic people in Dien Bien
Every year in the tenth lunar month, the Cong ethnic community in La Cha village, Pa Tan commune, Nam Po district, in the northern province of Dien Bien, joyfully celebrate their traditional cockscomb flower festival.
Mui Ne offers 2 among 10 best discovery experiences in Vietnam
Kite-surfing, sand-boarding and mountain biking in Mui Ne are among activities belonging to top 10 greatest discovery experiences in Vietnam, according to an article lately conducted by Marnick Schooderwoerd, a Dutch man who graduated from tourism and has lived in Vietnam for 6 years, travelling to 58 provinces/cities
Festival educates Kon Tum students about traditional gong culture
The Kon Tum Provincial Department of Education and Training held a gong and folk-dance festival for ethnic minorities students in the province on November 12.
Hanoi named as ideal destination for a solo travel adventure
Booking.com has named Hanoi among six ideal destinations for travelers who want to embrace their independence and explore alone on Singles Day (November 11).
Tu Le in the rice ripening season
Tu Le, located in Van Chan district, Yen Bai province, is one of the attractive destinations with unique terrain and a convenient location, lying between the three mountains of Khau Song, Khau Pha, and Khau Than. This place is not only popular for its natural beauty, but is also loved by many people for the hospitality of the ethnic highlanders.
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