Closing ceremony to send farewell to remember

Lights will be on. Artists are in a rush to prepare for a magnificent art show to end SEA Games 31 at Hà Nội’s Mỹ Đình Indoor Athletics Palace, which will send warm farewell to regional friends, according to organizers.

Hà Nội Cuisine Festival opens

The Hà Nội Cuisine and Handicraft Villages Tourism Festival has opened to visitors in Lê Quang Đạo Street in Nam Từ Liêm District (opposite the F1 track) to entertain SEA Games visitors.

Try some typical Mường grub

The Mường ethnic people living in Hòa Bình, Thanh Hóa or Phú Thọ share the same origin and almost the same way of living in harmony with nature. Throughout their development, they have found abundant food sources in their natural surroundings, which are tasty, nutritious and, in some cases, can prevent or cure illness.

Bắc Giang farm produce at Games venue

Local authorities in the northern province of Bắc Giang are displaying various local agricultural produce at the provincial gymnasium until the end of the Games.

Thousands visit Hồ Chí Minh Mausoleum on 132nd anniversary of birth

Thanks to its enormous historical significance, Hồ Chí Minh's Mausoleum has long been the starting point for first-time visitors to Hà Nội to begin their exploration of the city. The late, great President Hồ led Việt Nam to independence and is a well-known figure across the world. 

Lao student studies Vietnamese to achieve artistic dream

Before deciding to study in Việt Nam, Ting Yangkeo was already passionate about one thing: art. The Laos native, who goes simply by Ting, was born into a family of seven with creative roots. Traditional art was not only the family legacy but also a way for him to express himself.

Cultural flower tour opens

Hà Nội-based travel company Asia Exotica has just launched a new service offering tourists a chance to experience the long history floral tradition of Hanoians.

SEA Games medals highlight Vietnamese cultural features

Around 4,000 gold, silver and bronze medals will be awarded to the best athletes at the upcoming SEA Games, though people know that the medal set has been cast from a metal mixture of copper and zinc, 85 per cent of which is red copper.

Argentine Tango & Gastronomy Festival

The embassy of Argentina will host an Argentine Tango & Gastronomy Festival in downtown Hà Nội on May 28 to celebrate the country’s national day.  

'Moments of SEA Games 31' photo contest opens for entries

'Moments of the SEA Games 31' (Khoảnh Khắc Sea Games 31), a photo contest aimed at capturing the best moments of the 31st Southeast Asian Games, has opened to celebrate one of the most important regional sports events being held in Việt Nam.

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