Famous specialities of Hà Nội that wow the world will be featured during the Hà Nội Cuisine Culture Festival which takes place on October 5-7.

Giving and receiving gifts has long been a tradition of the Vietnamese people, although in some cases, gifting can be stressful as people tend to overthink how best to reciprocate kindness.

A set of West Lake shrimp cakes is colourful and eye-catching. Before they enjoy the taste, gourmets can be fascinated by the visual harmony of red shrimps, yellow fried cakes and green herbs such as lettuce, sprouts and basil.

Nguyễn Huệ Flower Street, a popular attraction during Tết (Lunar New Year), opened on February 13 night (December 28 of the lunar calendar) on Nguyễn Huệ Pedestrian Street in District 1, HCM City.

Making bánh chưng (square glucinous rice cake) or creating peach blossoms from paper are among the festivities that kids from many public and private kindergartens across the nation have experienced in preparation for the upcoming Tết (Lunar New Year) festival.

The number of foreign tourists visiting the coastal city of Nha Trang for Tết (Lunar New Year) is expected to rise sharply this year, according to the Khánh Hòa Province’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

It’s that time of year again where everyone takes stock of the good and tries to eliminate the bad. Where life gets a mulligan and people have a chance to start over again. A calendar scheduled re-boot, as it were.

When the Vietnamese celebrate Tết, they say ăn Tết, literally “eat the Lunar New Year”. During the festivities, which traditionally last a full month in Việt Nam, food is a primary focus.