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HCMC chosen by AI as top destination for New Year’s Eve celebration

HCM City, ranked third on the list, is recommended by AI for its festive atmosphere, fireworks over the Saigon River, and vibrant nightlife in District 1.

Japanese conductor to lead young musicians at Ho Guom Opera

Under the baton of the conductor, the orchestras will play a repertoire of pieces by Vietnamese composer Tran Manh Hung, Japanese composer Yasushi Akutagawa, and others.

Fireworks to be displayed in 31 locations in Hanoi

Fireworks will light up the skies over 30 locations in all 30 districts and town of Ha Noi on February 9, 2024 (Lunar New Year’s Eve), as decided by the Ha Noi municipal People’s Committee.

The bride-welcoming ceremony of the Giay ethnic people

The Giay ethnic people in the north-western mountainous province of Lai Chau consider the wedding, including the bride-welcoming ceremony, to be the happiest event in the couple’s life.

Japanese conductor to lead The Great Wave concert in Hanoi

Internationally-acclaimed conductor Yutaka Sado is scheduled to lead a concert themed The Great Wave on January 4 at the Ho Guom Opera House in Hanoi.

Hanoi’s snake village recognized as a city-level tourist destination

Four newly recognized tourist destinations in Hanoi can help enrich the capital's tourism offer.

Falling in love with Vietnam cuisine through food game shows

Many culinary game shows are now available, both on television and online platforms, giving audiences more opportunities to learn about traditional dishes from different regions.

Cải lương guru to offer training on YouTube

People’s Artist Bạch Tuyết is working on her new training project on YouTube to encourage young people to learn cải lương (reformed opera), a 100-year-old genre of Vietnamese theatre.

Lunar New Year becomes UN recognized holiday

Tet is the most magnificent occasion for Vietnamese people who treasure family reunions, worshiping ancestors, seeing friends, and wishing good luck to themselves and others.

Hanoi to host cultural activities to welcome New Year 2024

A string of cultural and art activities will be held in the capital city of Hanoi to welcome New Year 2024.

New archaeological findings in Cao Bang announced

Recent archaeological findings at Ban Phu Citadel, Na Lu Citadel, and Ban Thanh hamlet in the northern mountainous province of Cao Bang were released on December 26.

Hanoi's Hoan Kiem pedestrian space to open throughout New Year 2024 holiday

The pedestrian space in Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem district will open from December 29 through January 1 to serve local residents and visitors during the 2024 New Year holiday.

Antiques with dragon images displayed in HCM City

The Ho Chi Minh City Museum of History on December 25 opened an exhibition showcasing 100 antiques with dragon images as the Lunar New Year 2024 – the Year of Dragon - is nearing.

A review of achievements by VN representatives at beauty pageants in 2023

Vietnamese beauties Le Hoang Phuong, Lan Anh, Ngoc Hang, Phuong Nhi, and Thanh Ngan were four of the local representatives who recorded outstanding achievements in international beauty pageants this year.

Preserving traditional crafts: challenges and opportunities in the Old Quarter

In the memories of Hanoi residents, the Old Quarter is not just an "urban cultural village," but also a place where handicraft activities and trade flourish, forming distinctive craft streets.

Miss Earth crowned in Vietnamese design

The winner of Miss Earth 2023 beauty pageant, Drita Ziri from Albania, has selected a design by Vietnamese designer Nguyen Minh Tuan for her look in the final night that took place in HCM City on December 22.

100 dishes, drinks made from sweet potatoes set Vietnamese record

The making and performance of 100 dishes and drinks made from Binh Tan sweet potatoes have set a Vietnamese record at a cooking competition held within the framework of the 3rd Tourism Festival in Vinh Long on December 23 - 25.

Entertainment and cultural events of the week (December 25-31/2023)

Entertainment and cultural events in Vietnam's major cities from December 25-31.

Painter Huong’s ’Journey to Live and Love…’ opens in Hanoi

The exhibition aims to present viewers with beautiful landscapes and an insight into how locals live and love.

Bac Ninh launches club to preserve UNESCO recognized ca tru

Bac Ninh Province has launched a club to preserve and promote ’ca trù’ (ceremonial singing) which was recognised by UNESCO in 2009 as an intangible cultural heritage in urgent need of safeguarding.