Old Quarter relics set in Lunar New Year theme

A series of cultural activities have been organised at historic relics and cultural spaces in downtown Hà Nội’s Old Quarter featuring ancient Vietnamese customs for the Lunar New Year.

Exhibition oinks for the Year of the Pig

Pig-related paraphernalia originating from the kilns of Bát Tràng Village and around the world are on display at an exhibition entitled ‘My Zodiac Animal – Prosperous Pig’.

Wild peach blossoms brought to the streets

Spring has sprung in the mountains in the north and in Điện Biên Province in particular. Mountainous peach blossoms in Điện Biên bearing the energy of wild spring have been transfered to the plains, where families have been preparing for the Lunar New Year. A branch of peach blossom not only helps decorate the house but also brings natural energy to the family.

Here comes spring!

A vendor carries peach blossom branches from a  garden in Nhật Tân, Hà Nội, to sell at the market. As Tết approaches, thousands of peach blossoms, a key feature of Việt Nam’s Lunar New Year, are being sold and driven to all corners of the city. — VNA/VNS Trương Vị

Cultural programme welcomes Tết

A series of traditional cultural activities will take place this week at the Việt Nam Museum of Ethnology on Hà Nội’s Nguyễn Văn Huyên Street to welcome Tết (Lunar New Year).

US university to cover Christopher Columbus murals

The University of Notre Dame, one of the oldest and most prestigious US centers of higher learning, will cover murals depicting Christopher Columbus out of concern that the art works depict a skewed history of colonial America.

Violinist to perform private concert

Violinist Hoàng Rob, who has been considered as a pioneer in playing electrical violin in Việt Nam, will have a mini concert on Friday, January 25.

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