A parade of tradition

The Bách Hoa Parade is an annual event where tradition and modernity unite on the streets of Hà Nội. Participants of all ages wear stunning traditional attire, bringing to life the rich cultural heritage of Việt Nam.

Releasing carp to gain hope

On Kitchen Gods’ Day, the 23rd day of the 12th lunar month, Vietnamese people release carp and other objects from altars. But now they do it in a more environmentally friendly way instead of using nylon bags. The habit-changing has been made possible thanks to active organisations including The Carp Team.

Hà Nội exhibition spotlights CPV’s glorious history

More than 200 images, documents, and artifacts highlighting the brilliant milestones of the Communist Party of Việt Nam (CPV) over the last 95 years are being displayed at an exhibition which opened at the Hồ Chí Minh Museum in Hà Nội on January 21.

Vietnamese Tết celebrated in Algeria

The Vietnamese Embassy in Algeria hosted the “Homeland Spring 2025” programme in Algiers on January 20, bringing the vibrant atmosphere of traditional Tết to the Vietnamese community in the country.

Tết film season starts with an exciting ‘race’

Excepting the horror film Đèn Âm Hồn (The Soul Lantern) set to premiere on February 7, all of the other Tết movies -- Bộ Tứ Báo Thủ, Yêu Nhầm Bạn Thân and Nụ Hôn Bạc Tỷ -- are a delightful mix of romance and humour

Spring all around

Spring is all around and Tết is FAST approaching, which can be seen ALL around Hà Nội. Peach blossom and kumquat trees in Nhật Tân and Tứ Liên are ready to decorate homes. The bonsai is important to Vietnamese Lunar New Year the same as pine trees to Westerners at Christmas. Let’s enjoy the spring atmosphere in the gardens!

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