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Bắc Ninh takes steps to remove Đông Hồ art from list of culture in need of safeguarding

Perfect event for literary lovers nationwide

Activities within the framework of Việt Nam Book and Reading Culture Day 2022 will take place from March 15 to April 30, expected to attract thousands of book lovers across the country.

'A Tourist’s Guide to Love' to commence filming in Việt Nam

Netflix's recently announced film 'A Tourist’s Guide to Love' is set to commence filming soon, with popular local star Trúc Trần and Meritorious Artist Lê Thiện joining the cast.

First MICE group flocks to Đà Nẵng

A group of 720 participants selected the central city on Monday as a ‘safe’ destination for their three-day conference, marking the largest MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conference, Exhibitions) event since the start of the pandemic.

Indonesia issues visa on arrival for tourists from Việt Nam and 22 other countries

The Indonesian Law and Human Rights Ministry Directorate General of Immigration has reintroduced the visa on arrival option for tourists from 23 countries, including Việt Nam, arriving in Bali as of March 7.

Art exhibition shows Korean teacher’s love for Việt Nam

With more than 30 visits to Việt Nam under his belt, Kim has shown he affection for the country through his art, creating paintings of Vietnamese people and daily life.

Bánh khoải a tasty speciality of the Mông ethnic group

The Mông ethnic group, in Lào Cai Province’s Mường Khương District, is proud of their traditional rice cake, locally known as bánh khoải.

Solo exhibition shows Art Brut paintings

An exhibition entitled Rung Động (Vibrant) is displaying 50 paintings by Nguyễn Mỹ Linh at VICAS Art Studio.

Glittering start to HCM City annual fest on national dress

More than 100 popular artists and numerous models showed off at least 300 different designs and creations as the eighth Áo Dài Festival opened last night on Nguyễn Huệ Street in District 1.

Jessica Minh Anh takes to the high seas for her comeback show

Donning a couture red dress with intricate beading and refined craftsmanship, Jessica Minh Anh walks on the catwalk on the aft skywalk of a cruise ship off the coast of Italy.

Do-it-yourself travel emerges as a new normal trend in VN

As tourism recovers in the new normal after the lifting of pandemic related restrictions, self-organized tours bypassing travel agency services have emerged as a rising trend, a local report says.

Five-colour sticky rice of the Lự people

An indispensable dish found at every festive event of the Lự ethnic people in the northern province of Lai Châu is five-colour sticky rice. The recipe has been preserved by the Lự people through generations and has become a part of their unique cultural identity.

Exhibition to introduce skateboard art to HCM City

Spraying Board Vietnam, the first ever exhibition on skateboard art in the country, opens tonight (March 4) in HCM City.

Flower festival will showcase Mông culture

The White Pearl Flower Festival is being held for the first time in Quan Hồ Thẩu Commune, Si Ma Cai District, in the northern province of Lào Cai, from March 5-15.

National dress fest returns to HCM City in various themes

HBSO returns with spring colors to Opera House

After a year-long break caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the HCM City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO) will perform “Colors of the Spring” on March 5 at the Opera House.

Central city eyes MICE and golf in post-COVID recovery plan

The central city’s tourism industry has been boosting its promotion of MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conference, Exhibitions) and golf, two key products for the tourism recovery plan in 2022 after two-years of damage due to the pandemic.

Reformed opera recreation celebrates afresh the heroism of Trưng sisters

A new version of the 1977 cải lương (reformed opera) play featuring national heroines Hai Bà Trưng (Two Trưng Sisters) has been staged by a leading HCM City theatre.

Photo exhibition celebrates Women’s Day

A photo exhibition – Portraits de Femmes (Portraits of Women) – opened at the central city's Fine Art Museum on March 1 to celebrate the 112th International Women's Day (March 8).

The Temple of Emperor Lê Lợi, a must-see historical attraction in Lai Châu

Tourists visiting the northern province of Lai Châu will be greeted with fresh air, beautiful natural scenery and the lively culture of 20 ethnic groups. For those who are interested in exploring historical sites, Emperor Lê Lợi's temple is highly recommended.