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Bình Định looks to break through in tourism sector

UK pop group 911, Đức Phúc celebrate Valentine’s Day with remake

A music video (MV) by English pop group 911 and Vietnamese singer Đức Phúc has attracted more than 958,000 views only one day after its release on YouTube on February 9.

Bình Định, a “hidden gem” for tourists: conference

With wild landscapes, clear and turquoise water at beaches and abundant cultural sites, the central province of Bình Định has become a rising star on central Việt Nam’s tourism map, said the vice chairman of the provincial People’s Committee.

A promising year for tourism

Việt Nam welcomed around 870,000 foreign visitors in January, up 23.2 per cent month-on-month. This is a promising sign in both tourist arrivals and revenue for the country after two years of COVID struggles.

Idyllic Sơn La plum blossoms lure tourists in spring

The picturesque scene can be appreciated along National Highway No. 6 and within the ethnic villages, where small paths and roads are dotted with vibrant blooms.

Kon Tum celebrates its 110th anniversary

The Tây Nguyên (Central Highlands) province of Kon Tum is hosting a series of cultural and sports activities to mark the 110th anniversary of its establishment (February 9, 1913 – 2023).

‘Bánh cuốn’ among top ten meals around the world: Australian magazine

According to Traveller, bánh cuốn is a simple dish and less popular with international tourists compared to phở (noodle soup) and bún chả (vermicelli with grilled pork and fresh herbs). However, making the dish requires a lot of skill.

Central Highlands to host Buôn Ma Thuột Coffee Festival in March

The 8th Buôn Ma Thuột Coffee Festival will take place in the Central Highlands province of Đắk Lắk from March 10-14.

Đà Nẵng unveils exciting lineup of cultural activities

Over the next several months, cultural and festive programs will be held on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings until the end of October.

Unique rock paintings by Kon Tum students auctioned to raise funds

Authorities in Tu Mơ Rông District, Kon Tum Province, have auctioned 10 paintings made on rocks by students to raise funds for disadvantaged people, including for their education, at the province’s Ngọc Linh ginseng fair.

Nam Định's Peace Singing Festival named a national cultural heritage

The festival is held every three years, from the 9th to the 11th day of the third month (lunar calendar) in the years of Tiger, Monkey, Snake, and Pig, celebrating great military victories of the Trần Dynasty (1226-1400).

Musical adapted from world-famous children's book to hit the stage in the capital

Adapted from a book by Japanese writer Tetsuko Kuroyanagi, the musical is an art project conducted by the Hanoi Arts for Youth (HAY).

A cultural researcher's perspective on preserving and developing traditional spring festivals

Cultural researcher Nguyễn Hùng Vỹ, a former lecturer at Hà Nội National University, spoke about the values and significance of traditional festival preservation and development.

Traditional theatre artists perform for students

A group of traditional artists are working to offer a new artprogramme on preserving traditional Vietnamese music and theatre in secondary schools in HCM City.

Festivals back in cities and provinces across the country

After a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, festivals are back in many cities and provinces across the country, attracting thousands of tourists.

Bilingual book on nine national treasures launched

The book will help readers learn about Vietnamese fine arts and the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum collection in particular.

Việt Nam wins numerous ASEAN tourism awards

Many companies from Việt Nam were named in categories of the ASEAN Tourism Awards at a ceremony held as part of the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2023, which wrapped up in Jakarta, Indonesia on Sunday

Phú Quốc mushroom makes delicacies

Phú Quốc Island has not only been famed for fresh seafood, local cuisine also has various unique delicacies from nấm tràm (Tylopilus Felleus), a kind of mushroom grows in cajuput or eucalypt forests.

Spring festival to showcase cultural identities

The festival is held annually to welcome the spring and to honour ethnic communities' identity, promote solidarity among them and offer a traditional festive atmosphere to tourists as well.

Four new national treasures recognised by Deputy PM

The four items, which are now preserved and displayed at Thăng Long – Hà Nội Imperial Citadel, have been recognised as national treasures, along with 23 others. Deputy Prime Minister Trần Hồng Hà has signed the decision for the recognition.

Ancient town's full moon festival named intangible heritage

The annual Nguyên Tiêu Festival on the 15th of lunar January in Hội An has been recognised as a National Intangible Heritage by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.