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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.

Artist makes musical instruments using coconut tree material

One of the ethnic musical instrument collections crafted by Võ Văn Bá comprises 10 distinct types, consisting of 27 instruments that meet the standards of both aesthetic form and sound quality, thus earning a Vietnamese record.

First Vietnamese Mid-Autumn Festival in Japan opens

Themed “Hello Saitama”, the festival is one among activities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Việt Nam-Japan diplomatic ties.

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.

Singing contest applies new technology

Museum of Sài Gòn commandos opens to the public in HCM City

The Museum of Sài Gòn – Gia Định Liberation Army Commandos is officially open to the public in HCM City’s District 1.

New film features Southern history, culture

Đất Rừng Phương Nam tells the adventures of a boy named An, who loses his family in a battle and lives in the southwestern region under French colonialism.

Vietnamese exiled Emperor's paintings to go under the hammer

Cultural Festival of Ethnic Groups in Central Vietnam to take place from September 8 to 10

Organised by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism in collaboration with the Bình Định Provincial People's Committee, the festival will be hosted in Quy Nhơn City, attracting artisans, artists, performers, musicians, and athletes from 11 central provinces.

Cultural, entertainment activities held in HCM City during National Day

Theatres and theme parks in HCM City are launching a series of cultural and entertainment activities during the National Day (September 2) holiday.

911 set to perform at 2023 UK-Vietnam Festival

Vietnamese pop fans are looking forward to 911’s performances at the upcoming UK Festival held in September.

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.

HCM City to hold first ever Mexican Gastronomic Festival

Mexican food lovers and those curious about its gastronomy are looking forward to joining the First Gastronomic Festival of Mexico in HCM City on September 15-22.

HCM City to celebrate National Day with festivities

HCM City will host two fireworks displays to celebrate the 78th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2).

Action, horror movies hit cinemas this national holiday

Vietnamese filmmakers are releasing new movies to entertain audiences during the National Day (September 2) holiday, which falls on September 1-4.

Soprano Đỗ Tố Hoa launches Singing among the Waves after trip to the Spratlys

Culture Vulture ask soprano Đỗ Tố Hoa about her latest album Hát giữa trùng khơi, Singing among the Waves. This is also the first digital album, you can listen to it through Sportify broadcast in more than 240 countries and territories with the songs was heard in remote countries including Burkina Faso and Guadeloupe.