Việt Nam News

​Located about 7km northeast of the city centre, Lệ Mật Village is famous for snake catching and raising, as well as delicious dishes prepared from snakes raised by locals.

Elder Nguyễn Thị Đức, 80, said: “We all call it Tứ Trụ Cake; it has been offered to the kings of the Lê and Nguyễn Dynasty since it came into being in the 15th century.”

Fresh ingredients, refined traditions, and secret family recipes are hallmarks of cooking in the capital. “Phở” and “cốm xào” with their distinctive flavour are Hà Nội specialities. So if you love fine foods, head to Hà Nội and enjoy these very special dishes.

Student Khương Hữu Anh Duy from HCM City won first prize at this year’s Arabic Poem Reciting Contest hosted by Saudi Arabian Embassy in Hà Nội on December 17.

Aiming to develop numerous high-quality, diverse and unique products to attract domestic and international tourists, the province has been conducting the project building rural tourism sites linked with the construction of new rural areas during the period 2021-2025 in two villages – Phiêng An and Chúa Lải.

An exhibition highlighting the evolution of Việt Nam’s fashion in the early 21st century is opening in Thủ Đức city of HCM City.

Famous Dutch singer Emma Heesters has selected a Vietnamese design for her performance at Muziekfeest van het Jaar musical festival watched by more than 17,000 people

She has combined Western creativity with the traditional fabrics of ethnic minority groups in the northern mountainous region of Việt Nam to make unique clothes that have conquered even the most demanding customers.

A new project that aims to preserve đờn ca tài tử (Southern folk music) will be launched by HCM City’s Department of Culture and Information in 2024 as part of the city’s efforts to keep traditional genres of Southern theatre alive.

Water lilies often bloom in early December with vibrant colours of pink, wild purple and pure white.

Night art tours have drawn much attention, like performances in Hà Nội Chèo (Traditional Opera) Theatre, Hà Nội Cải Lương (Reformed Opera) Theatre and Thăng Long Water Puppetry Theatre.

Christmas is only days away, and it seems every corner of the capital city is brightened up with colourful lights. Thousands of visitors and Hanoians are attracted downtown every day to admire the sparkling seasonal decorations.

The repertoire of Le Chauffage No.4 Concert is currently being kept confidential. The organisers have revealed that the two performing artists remain faithful to the style of classical European concerts, characterised by elegance, refinement, high standards, and a close connection with the audience.

Đà Lạt, the resort city in the Tây Nguyên (Central Highlands) province of Lâm Đồng, will launch cultural and art activities through year-end to serve residents and tourists.

The Christmas wishes of unfortunate children in Đà Nẵng could come true this year thanks to the "make a wish come true" Christmas trees that many hotels in Đã Nẵng are implementing. Children write down their wishes and anxiously wait for Santa to visit.

The event, initiated by the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Việt Nam, supported by the embassies of Turkic-speaking countries in Việt Nam and organised by the Việt Nam National Academy of Music, is considered an historical event for Azerbaijan-Việt Nam friendship.

Vocal teacher and singer Ngọc Mai, winner of The Masked Singer Vietnam 2022, has released her latest MV (music video) featuring contemporary folk music.