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Hanoi’s market bustling for first full moon festival

Despite rainy conditions, many markets throughout Hanoi were packed with people shopping for offerings for the the first full moon of the year, known as Tet Nguyen Tieu, from the early morning of February 24.

Crowds gather for pig procession festival in Hanoi

A pig procession festival was held in La Phu village of Hanoi's Hoai Duc district on February 22 evening, drawing plenty of attention from local people and visitors.

Tam Chuc pagoda festival opens with unique water procession ceremony

A total of 207 boats and 500 people took part in a water procession event in the opening ceremony of the Tam Chuc pagoda festival held in Kim Bang district, Ha Nam province on February 21, which falls on the 12th day of the first lunar month.

Praying for luck at Bac Ninh relic site

Exploring Cung Temple-Ngoc (Jade) Well in Bac Ninh should be one of the top activities on any travelers’ bucket list this spring as many visitors enjoy heading to the relic site to seek luck in the new lunar year.

Gold shops prepare for God of Wealth Day rush

Jewelry shops and companies have prepared large numbers of lucky gold products to meet consumers’ surging demand on the God of Wealth Day on the 10th day of the new lunar year, which falls on February 19 this year.

Vietnam’s largest pagoda crowded on first Lunar New Year days

Tam Chuc pagoda in northern Ha Nam province, the largest Buddhist temple in Vietnam and one of the largest in the world, has welcomed hordes of pilgrims during the opening days of the Lunar New Year.

City villagers preserve unique rice cooking contest in early spring

On the eighth day of the first lunar month every year, local residents from Thi Cam village in Hanoi take part in their traditional rice cooking contest that they believe may bring about a prosperous, happy, and peaceful new year ahead.

Top 10 tourist destinations in central Vietnam

Traveling to central Vietnam has become a popular option for many people thanks to the spectacular scenic nature on offer coupled with delicious local cuisine.

Discovering major tourist destinations in northern Vietnam

The Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet, is a fantastic opportunity to explore top destinations in northern Vietnam for an unforgettable staycation with friends or family.

Foreign tourists eager to discover folk games in Sa Pa

Thousands of tourists, including many foreign travelers, took part in a wide range of activities held at the Cong Troi (Heaven Gate) Opening Festival on the third and fourth days of the first lunar month in Sa Pa.

Thousands attend Dong Da festival in memory of King Quang Trung

Thousands of people converged on Dong Da Cultural Park in Hanoi’s Dong Da district on February 14 or the fifth day of the first lunar month, to attend a festival celebrating King Quang Trung’s victory over Chinese Qing invaders 235 years ago.

UK newspapers praise photo of Vietnam’s Ba Den Mountain

Photographer Tran Tuan Viet has been named as winner of the National & Regional Award category at the Sony World Photography Awards 2024.

Spring calligraphy festival gets underway in Hanoi

Many visitors have flocked to the ongoing spring calligraphy festival 2024 getting underway at Hanoi’s Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam, or Temple of Literature, as they ask for calligraphic works on the first days of the lunar new year.

Military parade on Spratly archipelago on New Year’s Day

Vietnamese soldiers recently staged a military parade on Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago on lunar New Year’s Day, aimed at not only demonstrating power but also solidarity and determination to defend the sacred territory of the Fatherland.

Bougainvillea flowers hit streets around Ho Chi Minh City

Along with apricots, peach blossoms, and kumquats, all of which are popular bonsai trees for Tet decorations, gardeners in Ho Chi Minh City are offering customers multicolour bougainvilleas at a price of up to hundreds of millions of VND.

Tranquil streets of Hanoi on first day of Tet

Hanoi's bustling streets have become peaceful on the first morning of the Year of Dragon with no traffic jams.

Hanoi police struggle with traffic jams before Tet holiday

The Hanoi Traffic Police Division have arranged more task forces to regulate traffic and ensure road safety during the days before Lunar New Year 2004 (Tet).

Pet hotels in Hanoi fully booked during Tet Holiday 2024

5-star pet care services in Hanoi attract a large number of customers as Tet holiday approaches.

2,024 drones in Hanoi sky during rehearsal for Lunar New Year's Eve

The capital city of Hanoi is expected to set a Southeast Asian record with a majestic light and sound performance supported by 2,024 unmanned aerial vehicles in the sky on Lunar New Year's Eve.

Nguyen Hue flower road attracts thousands of visitors on opening night

Decorated with many unique dragon models on the occasion of the Year of the Dragon, Nguyen Hue flower street in HCM City attracted thousands of people on the opening night.