Nà Vị Village in the northern province of Cao Bằng charms all nostalgic souls with its ancient stone houses and unique traditions that have been maintained by generations of ethnic Tày people.
They gather in a spacious room, full of light. Each holds a script, losing themselves the roles they are assigned. Sometimes they read out the dialogue straight off the script, as no one has learned it by heart yet.
Many traditional festivals are being reproduced across the country to provide a boost to the tourism sector and to keep the traditions themselves alive.
Spending eight years decorating a 5,000sq.m shrimp farm in Cẩm Thanh nipa palm forest in Hội An, local resident Võ Bá Quốc has turned it into a meditation, vegetarian and yoga retreat forming a tranquil eco-village to calm the mind, body and spirit.
A community of 41 ethnic groups in Quảng Sơn Commune has been building high-valued farms with exportable crops at Dano Farm – the first ‘green’ agro-forestry co-operative of a multi-ethnic community.
Professor of Science Vũ Minh Giang attracts attention every time he chairs a major conference at home and abroad, attracting viewers with his erudition. He is chairman of the Specialty Council of the Center for Asian Studies and has just visited Seoul in the delegation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to bring cooperation between Việt Nam and South Korea to new heights. Vi Thùy Linh talks with him.
Working out what’s the best way to provide power to the nation is no easy task. As we search for cleaner and greener sources, more and more wind farms are appearing around the country.
The magazine's Southeast Asian edition admired the beauty of destinations across the region, from ancient jungle-clad temples to swanky bars and splendid beaches and there is no shortage of cinematic splendour in Asia.
Huỳnh Long Tuồng Troupe of HCM City will offer new shows of tuồng or hát bội (classical drama), a Vietnamese traditional theatre genre that originated in the 12th century, in central provinces from August 11 to 24.
For Ambassador Augusto Morelli, the celebration of the 201st anniversary of the Republic of Peru is an occasion to reactivate post-pandemic Peruvian tourism and review the progress of bilateral economic relations between Peru and Việt Nam.
Archaeologists found evidence of a green stone embankment and slate paving in the middle of the southern gate, which they believe are remnants of the royal path.
Bao Wow is nestled at the bottom of Đặng Thai Mai Street in Tây Hồ. The restaurant has an intimate feel despite the industrial decor, with exposed metalwork and purple neon lighting (“I Licked It So It’s Mine”) juxtaposed with plants and dark wooden tables.
Kylin and dragon dances will be performed starting in July in HCM City’s District 5 twice a month to serve domestic and foreign visitors, according to the District 5 People’s Committee.
Fifty years ago, a bloody 81-day battle to protect Quảng Trị's ancient citadel took place, claiming the lives of thousands of Vietnamese soldiers and civilians.
The Đông Sơn bronze drum, the earliest bronze drum to have been found in Việt Nam, is going on display as part of the World of Sky Discs Exhibition in Germany.
Among several sites in Việt Nam to have been chosen, the ancient town of Hội An has been voted the 20th best city in the world by readers of the US magazine Travel + Leisure.
The Phúc Đức antique stores on Tạ Hiện street is commonly referred to as the "ancient fan museum" since it houses hundreds of European-made antique fans.
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