Việt Nam News

Đường Lâm Village on the western outskirts of Hà Nội has been considered as a live museum of ancient villages. In an attempt to preserve cultural heritage, local authorities are trying to develop various creative spaces inside the village to lure more tourists.

Covering an area of 203,000sq.m, the abandoned ancient structure has been transformed into a hive of vibrant and creative activities by Hanoi Creative Design Festival 2023

The inauguration of a monument honouring Portuguese missionary Francisco de Pina (1585-1625) – the founder of the modern writing system of the Romanised Vietnamese script – will be held in Guarda City, Portugal on November 26.

To reach this target, the city will focus on efforts to develop travel products that embrace historical and cultural heritages, river-based tourism, eco-tourism and community-based tourism.

The award was given to nine projects in the five countries of Japan, China, the Republic of Korea, Sri Lanka, and Việt Nam, at a recent ceremony in Busan city, the RoK.

This is a win, win. Việt Nam has a rich history in fabrication and fashion. The experience of being guided through a fabric market and choosing the feel of your future favourite garments is a cultural experience in itself.

“By organising these specialised exhibitions, the Hanoi Museum not only showcases its role as a prominent cultural creative space in the capital city Hà Nội but also realises its commitments and initiatives to integrate creative activities into all aspects of life,” said Director of the Hanoi Museum, Nguyễn Tiến Đà

Hanoi Free Tour Guides offers to take tourists around the city with free service and warm hearts. The guides are genuine ambassadors for Hanoi tourism.

The Temple of Literature, the first university of Việt Nam built in the 11th century, has recently opened at night with dazzling 3D light shows. The heritage site turns out to be illusory and sparkling with tales about the eagerness to learn the traditions of Vietnamese people screened on trees and stones. The show is an attempt to attract more tourists to the site at night.

The Train Restaurant in HCM City's District 7 is fun for the whole family, because here diners are served dishes on model trains! Nguyễn Thị Thêu opened this business after visiting a similar restaurant in the Czech Republic, and wanted to bring this model back to Việt Nam.

Hà Nội Creative Design Festival 2023 is currently taking place with over 60 events spanning 17 districts. Take a special train to the old Gia Lâm train factory to get a peek into the dynamic and innovative creations, blending tradition with the modern and fostering a vibrant creative community in Hà Nội.

The 'Leninn' graffiti wall has recently gained fame as a popular check-in location for young people in the capital. However many controversies revolve around the wall about the origin of the trend.

Around 46 teams will compete in the Ngo (Khmer long boat)  race which will take place from November 25-27 in the Mekong Delta province of Sóc Trăng.

The movies are made by both State-owned and private studios, and include international-award winners and the current highest-grossing movies. 

"We believe that through cinematographic pieces, we can proudly promote the breathtaking scenic spots and profound culture of Phú Yên," said Phạm Đại Dương, Secretary of the Phú Yên Province's Party Committee.

Việt Nam News reporter Nguyễn Bình chats with veteran script writer Bành Mai Phương, chairwoman of Hà Nội Cinematography Association, about the Việt Nam film industry.

Take a step back in time at the National Archives Centre in Hà Nội where a new exhibition has opened featuring important documents from the Nguyễn Dynasty. The display utilises modern technology to allow visitors to interact and learn at the same time.

There are many ways to prepare chả ốc, like steamed with lemongrass, wrapped in betel leaves, fried, or steamed in bamboo tubes.