Culture ministry asks for cancellations of Tết festivals, fireworks The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has asked local departments under its wings to advise cities and provinces nationwide to cancel festivals and firework displays celebrating Tết, Việt Nam’s traditional New Year celebrated at the end of this month, as concerns rise over a spike in COVID-19 cases.

National tourism year launched

A ceremony was held in Hoa Lư ancient royal capital in the northern province of Ninh Bình on Tuesday to launch the National Tourism Year 2021 with Ninh Bình as the main destination.

Leaders commemorate President Ho Chi Minh on National Day

Representatives of the Party, National Assembly, State, Government and Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee today paid tribute to President Hồ Chí Minh at his mausoleum in Hà Nội on the occasion of the 75th National Day (September 2, 1945-2020).

Việt Nam welcomes Lunar New Year with fireworks and art performances

Celebrations of the new year rarely lacks the display of pyrotechniques - the noise and lights of which are believed to scare the evils away and herald a robust new year of good health and prosperity.

Đà Nẵng, Hội An to host Tết festivities

A month-long spring festival will be held at the coastal entertainment and hospitality complex CocoBay in Da Nang from February 12 to March 11, featuring Tết (Lunar New Year) customs, folk games and traditional cuisine.

Northern flower festival attracts visitors with fireworks, parades

This year's Ban Flower Festival kicks off March 13 with fireworks, dancing, a photo contest and parades.