Singer brings xẩm folk singing to wider audience

Nguyễn Thu Phương, 36, was born and grew up in Quảng Ninh Province, home to many of Việt Nam's singers in genres such as pop, rock, hip-hop and R&B. However, she chose to specialise in folk music. After years of studying hát xẩm (blind busker's singing), Phương now has a leading role in this music in the country. She even holds free xẩm singing classes to revive and develop the folk genre. Phương spoke with Thanh Hà about her plans.

Hương Pagoda complex – a unique spiritual destination of the north Since 5am on March 13, the National Special Historical Relic Site and Landscape Complex Hương Sơn – Hương Pagoda in Hương Sơn Commune, Mỹ Đức District, some 65km to the west of Hà Nội, officially opened to tourists after  closing due to COVID-19.

Hà Nội stops all festivals until February 26 All traditional festivals in Hà Nội will be temporarily postponed until the first full moon day of the new lunar year (February 26) in an attempt to prevent the spread of COVID-19, authority officials have said.

Perfume Pagoda Festival opening ceremony cancelled

The People's Committee of the city's Mỹ Đức District recently made the decision to scrap the event slated for February 17, the sixth day of the lunar new year.

Largest pagoda complex beckons tourists, pilgrims

It draws pilgrims and tourists who come to contemplate the unique architecture, enjoy the spectacular landscape and learn more about Buddhism.

Circus performance to feature parrots for first time

People’s Artist Tống Toàn Thắng, vice director of the Việt Nam Circus Federation, said the performance is part of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism's efforts to revive cultural events.

Root offers delicacies for good health

Hương Pagoda festival attracts thousands of people and afterwards many return home carrying with them củ mài (white yam), a local specialty that's as tasty as it is healthy.

Festive cheer despite virus fear

Traditional spring festivals opened across the country before the decision signed on Friday by Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Trịnh Thị Thủy to postpone, cancel or scale back many events.

Visitors flock to spring festivals

Despite winter breezes and cold weather, thousands of visitors from the capital city and other localities, flocked to the Đống Đa Mound in Hà Nội on Wednesday morning, the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, to attend the opening of the Đống Đa Festival.

Popular sacred places for spring pilgrimages in Northern Yên Tử, Hương and Bái Đính pagodas in northern Việt Nam are popular destinations for spring pilgrimages.