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New TV shows on women and family values air during Tết

Women, love and family values are the themes of new TV shows on HCM City Television during the Lunar New Year or Tết, which begins on January 24.

Mekong Delta decorated with flower streets

The annual spring flower street in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta city of Cần Thơ has opened until January 29 to celebrate Tết (Lunar New Year).

TV stations ready with Tết specials

Hồ Chí Minh City Television (HTV) will broadcast a special two-hour programme on Lunar New Year's Eve (January 23) showing celebrations around the city and in neighbouring provinces.

List of firework displays in Hà Nội

Beginning the Lunar New Year watching a firework display has become an indispensable activity of many Vietnamese. There will be displays at 30 locations across Hà Nội for the first 15 minutes of the New Year from midnight until 12.15pm on January 25, 2020.

Contemporary classics of the last decade now available on Netflix

Netflix subscribers in Việt Nam can now enjoy more contemporary Vietnamese movies with the addition of six licensed titles which are produced or distributed by production company Bình Hạnh Đan (BHD).

Theatres put on array of dramatic performances during Tết

Drama enthusiasts in HCM City have never had it so good. With eight new plays staged by seven theatres running two shows per day during the Lunar New Year or Tết festival, they are spoiled for choice.

Exhibition presents artworks inspired by rats

An exhibition featuring artworks inspired by rats has opened in Hà Nội to celebrate the Lunar New Year of the Rat, gathering artists from the G39 group.

Peach blossom festival held in Lạng Sơn

The annual Peach Blossom Festival has just opened at Chi Lăng Park, in downtown Lạng Sơn City in the northern province of Lạng Sơn.

Thủy inaugurates space reviewing 10 years in art

Artist Nguyễn Thu Thủy, initiator of the record-breaking Ceramic Road in Hà Nội, has just inaugurated the New Hà Nội Art Space, reviewing her works over the past ten years.

Việt Nam wins big at ASEAN Tourism Forum

Three cities in Việt Nam have been presented with the ASEAN Clean Tourist Awards 2020 during the closing ceremony of the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) held in Brunei.

Singer releases music video dedicated to northern folk singing

Singer Mai Thương has debuted a new music video dedicated to quan họ (love duets), a popular form of traditional singing in the northern region.

Online campaign to save malnourished lions at Sudan park

Online calls grew Sunday to help save five "malnourished and sick" African lions held at a park in Sudan's capital, with some demanding the creatures be shifted to a better habitat.

Row over white models in 'cornrow wigs' at Paris fashion week

Nom, nom, Vietnam - Episode 30: Vietnamese square sticky rice cake

Are you all set for Tết? And more importantly, have you prepared your bánh chưng yet? It's a traditional dish for the Lunar New Year. We speak to those in the know to learn all about this holiday delicacy.

Vietnamese artists gather for New Year's Eve performance

A programme featuring Vietnamese artists will be broadcast on Lunar New Year's Eve by Việt Nam National Television (VTV).

Ngon Garden serves dinners through Tết with a lì xì (lucky money) in the first lunar month

Customers enjoying one of the many delicious dishes at Ngon Garden in Hà Nội during Tết will get an extra special treat – an envelope of lucky money.

Traditional áo dài in the spotlight

The Vietnamese Women’s Museum is hosting a spring celebration inspired by áo dài (traditional long dress) and flowers, including a fashion show, exhibition and other activities honouring traditional cultural values.

Adapting to Life in Hà Nội

There are at least three more challenging factors that can take them mental/emotional toll upon the first time visitor/resident of Hà Nội.

Citadel to glow with Tết atmosphere

Thăng Long Royal Citadel will be decorated brilliantly to celebrate Tết (Lunar New Year) with flowers, lanterns, conical hats and calligraphic works as a spring festival will run from today until February 2.