Tết Thăng Long held in France

From calligraphy art booths and traditional games to special Tết dishes promoting Vietnamese cuisine and a lion and dragon dance troupe consisting of eight lions, everything was meticulously prepared and enthusiastically presented to the French public attending the event.

Unique pottery dragon in Bình Dương

This unique pair of dragons made from pottery in Bình Dương Province is a huge hit among locals and visitors! Made by Tuong Bình Hiệp Ward's Đại Hưng Pottery Kiln in collaboration with the ward People's Committee, the dragons are to welcome the Year of the Dragon and honour the province's traditional pottery craft.

Perfect way to start your day

Coffee and Việt Nam go hand in hand. There are thousands of cafes serving millions of customers. But not many roast their beans on a wood fire like this vintage store in Hà Nội.

Musical and historical plays to be staged for Tết

Musicals for children and historical plays promise to bring joy and excitement to audiences of all ages in HCM City and neighbouring provinces during the Tết (Lunar New Year) holiday, falling on February 8-14.

Young female talents develop cải lương

Young theatre actress Nguyễn Quỳnh Như is travelling around her homeland, Bạc Liêu Province, to offer cải lương (reformed opera) concerts for many villagers during the Lunar New Year or Tết holiday. 

Green tourism

The central city of Huế has cut down its plastic waste and turned tourism destinations green and environment friendly. The efforts have been co-made by the WWF, local tourism authorities and tourism-making households.

Spring book street promises exciting activities during Tết

The annual event, held by the People’s Committee of Hoàn Kiếm district, aims to encourage reading culture in the community and create a cultural space for local residents and tourists to enjoy at the start of the Year of the Dragon.

Bát Tràng artisans showcase creative expertise with lost-and-found dragon seal

Every new year, artisans in the traditional ceramic village research and create a new product, a symbolic figure for that particular year to promote the village's exquisite handmade crafts, serving as both a gift and a display item for customers. This year, artisans have created a very special dragon seal that is inspired by the Nguyễn Dynasty’s golden imperial seals.

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