Sweet organic delight

A busy harvest season has begun for longan farmers in Hưng Yên! These organic orchards around 40km from Hà Nội have been attracting a huge number of tourists. Have you tasted these amazing tropical fruits?

Tea for free time

Believe it or not, there are many places in the world where if you drink tea, you may well be enjoying the cool air from Việt Nam’s mountains. Shan Tuyết tea is a delicacy from the northern province of Yên Bái, and depending on the season, this natural brew has varied flavours. So popular, the tea is exported to many places on the planet.

Thanh Hà's timeless craftsmanship

Superior craftsmanship combined with a traditional technique passed down through generations has made a name for Thanh Hà's ceramics as products of elegant styles and wonderful functionalities.

Breathing musical life into coconut trees

81-year-old Võ Văn Bá has been using coconut wood to make musical instruments, as a way to honour the tree which is an important part of life in Bến Tre. Many of his creations are being displayed at the Bến Tre Museum, attracting many visitors from far and wide.

Melody of liberty

Việt Nam will celebrate the 78th anniversary of its Independence Day next week. Decades after the historical moment in 1945, the national anthem - Tiến Quân Ca (Army March) - remains in a special place in the hearts of millions of Vietnamese.

Lanterns for Mid-Autumn Festival

Locals in the northern province of Tuyên Quang are busy preparing giant lanterns for the Mid-Autumn Festival. The Tuyên Citadel Festival has been a tourism magnet attracting visitors to the mountainous city for almost 20 years.

HCM City art photo festival opens

The photos feature a wide range of topics such as portrait, landscape, lifestyle, nature, and the country’s achievements in all fields.

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