New project preserves ethnic literature and arts A long-term project on protecting and promoting the values of ethnic literature and arts in Việt Nam has been launched by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.   

Việt Nam ready for big election day Despite complicated and unpredictable COVID-19 developments, preparations have been completed in all constituencies nationwide for over 69 million voters to elect deputies to the 15th National Assembly (NA) and all-level People’s Councils for the 2021 - 2026 tenure on May 23.

Please, no new festivals until post-pandemic

The Association of Cultural and Culinary Societies of Việt Nam recently proposed hosting a festival dedicated to bánh chưng and bánh dày, honouring Lang Liêu as the “founding father” of all Vietnamese culinary traditions.

Khmer communities celebrate traditional festival

Chol Chnam Thmay is also the new year festival celebrated by people from Laos, Cambodia, Brunei and Thailand.

Walk of fame for village’s shoes

Visitors to the northern province of Điện Biên might be impressed by the colourful traditional costumes of Xạ Phang ethnic people, particularly their sophisticated embroidery shoes.

Street treats that make a trip to An Giang sweet

Two kinds of cakes made from simple local ingredients show the diverse culture of An Giang – a Mekong Delta province and also one of the most mysterious and mesmerising places in Việt Nam.

Armless girl doesn't let disability hold her back

Linh Thị Hồng is admired by her teachers and peers alike at Ngọc Thanh C Elementary School in Vĩnh Phúc Province for her dedication to her studies and boundless optimism.

Cần Thơ earmarks $30.6m for poverty reduction in 2021

The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta city of Cần Thơ plans to spend VNĐ703 billion (US$30.6 million) this year on poverty alleviation measures.

Sin Suối Hồ Fair celebrates the Lunar New Year At the Sin Suối Hồ border commune in Phong Thổ District, the northern mountainous province of Lai Châu, visitors not only can immerse themselves in natural scenery, but also enjoy unique customs and practices, including the fair of the Mông ethnic minority.

Ethnic minority people need good Government policies

Hồ Văn Niên, Party Secretary of the Gia Lai Provincial Party Committee, spoke to the Vietnam News Agency on achievements that his province has achieved when implementing the national target programme on socio-economic development