During the Mid-Autumn Festival, mooncakes become the most sought-after product in Việt Nam as people enjoy the pleasure of gathering around with their family to drink tea and eat the square pastries. This year, due to the impact of the pandemic, many consumers are making mooncakes at home instead of buying them in stores.
An online programme called “Vắc xin tinh thần” (Vaccine for Mental Health) offering community activities for people during the COVID-19 pandemic was launched by organisations in HCM City this week.
Saigon Tếu, the YouTube channel of a comic group in HCM City, has attracted 500,000 subscribers one year after release.
Young people nationwide are encouraged to join in the online book review competition Cuốn Sách Tôi Yêu (My Favourite Book) as part of an effort to encourage young readers during the pandemic.
Paintings featuring the optimistic people and life of Việt Nam during historical times are being exhibited at Museum No Hero in Delden, the Netherlands.
Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has agreed in principle with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism's proposal on a pilot plan to welcome international tourists with vaccine passports to Phú Quốc resort island in the southern province of Kiên Giang for six months from October.
A gold medal has been awarded to local photographer Huỳnh Hà for his photo titled Cái Nhìn (A Look) during the 11th International Photo Contest 2021 hosted by the Việt Nam Association of Photographic Artists (VAPA).
In addition to previous plans to open Phú Quốc Island to international tourists, Hạ Long, Hội An, Nha Trang and Đà Lạt will also welcome tourists this year, under a plan developed by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
The HCM City Youth Union and its partners have launched a charity programme to offer mooncakes for poor children in isolation zones in celebration of the Mid-Autumn (Trung Thu) Festival, which falls on September 21 (the 15th day of the eighth lunar month).
Artists in HCM City are providing online training courses in theatre and filmmaking on YouTube to encourage fans during the pandemic.
A visit to northwestern Điên Biên Province is incomplete without seeing the unique pristine beauty of Khó Chua La cave in Pàng Dề A1 Village, Tủa Chùa District. It was a site we able to travel to shortly before pandemic restrictions were in place.
Miniature handmade products have become a trend in Việt Nam, especially during the pandemic with people staying at home and finding themselves with a lot of time on their hands
On the ocassion of Brazil’s Independence day on September 7, Brazilian Ambassador Fernando Apparicio da Silva writes for Việt Nam News
Women’s Clothing from the Nguyễn Dynasty, which consists of over 10 illustrations in chibi style, aims to shed more light on Việt Nam costumes during the historical phase.
Nhân Dân Cuối Tuần (People’s Weekend) reporter Phong Vân spoke to Hà Đào, Matca’s Managing Editor and Programme Co-ordinator on the celebration of its 5th anniversary.
New large archaeological excavations are expected to start this month in the northern province of Ninh Bình's Hoa Lư District.
A photo exhibition is on display in Prague, the Czech Republic, showing the landscapes and people of Việt Nam.
