HCM CITY – In the process of being restored, Notre Dame Cathedral, District 1, still welcomes about 1,000 parishioners to attend the Mass to celebrate the birth of Christ, on the night of December 24. At 8:30 p.m., the Christmas Mass program at Notre Dame Cathedral had just begun, but ...
Besides the famous Ban Gioc waterfall, in Cao Bang, there is also an artificial lake site known as the ‘place of fairyland’ in real life. Referring to tourism in Cao Bang province, most people probably remember Ban Gioc waterfall. According to statistics from the provincial Department of Culture – Sports ...
Although Tien Giang is a province with a small area, it contains many beauties from nature to cultural architectural works that attract tourists. The Tien Giang travel itinerary on a “tour” to discover the old houses familiar to the local people will be extremely new, even for those who ...
No need for colorful signs, the bouquets of Thuy Xuan fragrances themselves have a magical attraction and prominence, a special thing that can’t be compared anywhere else… Thuy Xuan incense village is located on Huyen Tran Cong Chua street (Thuy Xuan ward, Hue city, Thua Thien Hue province), about ...
According to CNN on August 23, bread, pho, and coffee are Vietnamese dishes that have entered the top 50 best street foods in Asia voted CNN. Bread For most Vietnamese people and most foreigners, when it comes to Vietnamese street food, the first thing that comes to mind is ...
Vietnam Information Vietnam’s people are a special mix of cultures, languages and historical backgrounds. The one common denominator amongst them is that, as in most Southeast Asia countries, they love to smile and are genuinly interested in foreign visitors. The new generation of Vietnamese are largely unfamiliar with the ...
Hiệp Cường A vintage Citroen on a street in HCM City. The old car was restored by a group of mechanics at a garage in the city. It is used for events, wedding photos and city tours. Photo courtesy of Đặng Văn Cường After working as a mechanic for ...
CURIOUS SHAPE: From afar, Khum Bridge looks like a boat that is upside down. Photo mag.handhome.net Thạch Thất District on the outskirts of Hà Nội is known for many examples of old architecture, one of which is Khum Bridge. Located in Yên Village in Thạch Xá Commune, it is ...
COLOURED IMAGERY: Duy’s lightboxes showcase ancient Vietnamese royal costumes, landscapes, and traditional culture. VNA/VNS Photo Hoàng Đạt By Minh Anh Ancient Vietnamese royal costumes, landscapes and traditional culture have all provided inspiration for Nguyễn Duy Duy to create enchanting 3D lightboxes. A native of Thạch Thất District on the ...
FAVOUR FOUND: Tưih’s innovative brocade outfits appeal to a large number of young Ba Na people. VNA/VNS Photo Hồng Điệp By Hồng Điệp Along with a passion for teaching and a love of children, an ethnic Ba Na teacher in the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai has another ...
The cover of “A Rainy Night in the City”, a collection of short stories, released by the Hà Nội Publishing House. Photo courtesy of Hồ Anh Thái by Đông Đô In an effort to give foreign readers greater access to Vietnamese literature, the Hà Nội Publishing House has recently ...
'The brightest star in our literary firmament has stopped shining,' writer Nguyen Van Tho said during a talk show Tuesday.
SUPPORT & DIRECTION: Khà A Lứ (third left) and his wife (far right) speak with officials from the Hang Kia – Pà Cò Natural Reserve about the implementation of eco-tourism development plans. VNA/VNS Photo Thanh Hải On a trail leading to the top of Rồng (Dragon) Mountain, the highest ...
Stella Ciorra, vice chairwoman of Friends of Vietnam Heritage, not only loves Vietnamese heritage but also its culture, and especially áo dài. She spoke with Ngô Minh about why. HIGH REGARD: Vice Chairwoman of Friends of Vietnam Heritage, Stella Ciorra (centre), greatly admires Vietnamese culture and heritage. VNS Photo ...
NOSE FOR NOTES: Phùng Văn Hùng has pursued his hobby of tracking down old money for more than a decade. VNS Photo Hồng Vân By Minh Phương, Vân Nguyễn & Linh Chi Flicking through the pages of some of his old currency albums, Phùng Văn Hùng’s mind rewinds to ...
By Bảo Hoa, Vân Nguyễn & Kiều Trinh Located on Quang Trung Street in Hà Nội’s outlying district of Hà Đông, from the outside house number 106 looks just like any other dwelling in the area. But take a step inside and you’ll be blown away by the natural ...
ONE OF A KIND: Oanh is the only female artisan still creating Đông Hồ paintings. Photo vtv.vn by Hà Hiền and Lương Hương The only female artisan to have pursued Đông Hồ folk painting in the northern province of Bắc Ninh, Nguyễn Thị Oanh was recently honoured with the ...
Foreign tourists arrival to Vietnam in 2020 is estimated at 3.8 million, down 78.7 percent compared to 2019.