Rice paper village

If you ever drive through Thổ Hà Village you’ll wonder what all the bamboo frames are on the side of the road. These are used to dry rice paper, a speciality of the village. About 45km north of Hà Nội, this ancient village in Bắc Ninh Province is were both rice paper and rice crackers are made. These products are sold all over the country and even abroad.

New decree protects intangible cultural heritage

The new decree, No 39/2024/NĐ-CP, includes four chapters and 24 articles comprehensively regulating principles and responsibilities for agencies, organisations, communities and individuals in their work of management, protection and promotion of intangible cultural heritage nationwide.

Coastal central city to launch summer vacations

Eight beach soccer teams will kick off the summer vacations in the central city by competing in the city’s beach soccer championship – VITRACO Cup – on Mỹ Khê Beach from April 26th.

Central hub promotes ‘green’ growth tourism

Director of the provincial department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Nguyễn Thanh Hồng said at the "green" heritage experience programme launch on April 16th that it’s one of the most attractive promotions since the provincial tourism industry fully resumed last year.

Vietnamese nationwide pay tribute to national ancestors

PM Chính, other officials of the Party, State, ministries, sectors, central agencies and localities, along with people from nationwide attended the event, expressing deep gratitude to the Hùng Kings, the legendary founders of Việt Nam, paving the way for the construction and development of today's beautiful, prosperous and civilised country.

Hà Nội's hidden cafés

Amid the winding streets and back alleys of Hà Nội, you’ll be amazed to find many hidden coffee shops. They may be a little tricky to find, but once you do, you’ll be in for a treat. What’s your favourite secret cafe in the capital? Let us know!

Exhibition introduces Japanese typical sushi

I Love Sushi exhibition aims to provide an in-depth visual guide to the appeal of sushi. It includes the chance to learn about how Japan took in sushi in its original form and how it modified sushi to suit the natural environment, culture and lifestyles of individual areas.

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