The authorities of Sóc Trăng have consistently made efforts to preserve and promote the traditional values of local ethnic communities, which make up more than 35 per cent of the Mekong Delta province's population.

Spring festivals have begun nationwide, bringing vibrant celebrations filled with cultural traditions, lively performances and communal activities.

The annual Hương Tích Pagoda festival in the central province of Hà Tĩnh opened on February 3 or the 6th day of the first lunar month, drawing throngs of visitors.

The dishes include steamed minced pork in pumpkin, locally known as dồi bí đỏ, grilled pumpkin wrapped in pork belly, boiled and fried pumpkin flowers and young buds, pumpkin porridge and soup, alongside congee and other delights.

Over her illustrious 40-year long career Giáng Son has written and performed some of the nation's most popular songs.

HCM City's tourism revenue during the nine-day Lunar New Year (Tết) holiday that ended on February 2 reached nearly VNĐ7.7 trillion (US$307 million), up 17.4 per cent compared to the same period last year, according to the municipal Department of Tourism.

Đặng Duy Bằng is a master of water puppeteer, who imbues Vietnamese folk character to life. His exquisite craftsmanship has carved a legacy in wood, carrying on a centuries-old family tradition. This is a story of artistic dedication, cultural heritage and the enduring legacy of Vietnamese folk tales.

Esteemed author and academic Lê Thành Khôi, who died of natural causes at his home in Paris, is widely considered one of the leading scholars on Vietnamese history and civilisation.

A festival to commemorate the 236th anniversary of the Ngọc Hồi-Đống Đa victory (1789-2025) and honour the significant contributions of Emperor Quang Trung-Nguyễn Huệ has lit up the stage at the Đống Đa historical site.