The Viet Nam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in the western ouskirts of Hà Nội recently hosted Thanks Gods ritual of Cơ Tu ethnic minority group from A Lưới District, central province of Thừa Thiên-Huế.

A sacred ceremony that is organised every five years in Hanoi’s Xuan Dinh village is dedicated to a local woman who brought prosperity to the locality in the 17th century.

 The glorious moment in the history of the fight for liberation and independence, the people’s steadfast struggle in the south, and the contributions to the victory from localities nationwide, are vividly reflected at an exhibition opened in Hà Nội.

 Da Nang officially launched the summer holiday at Mỹ Khê Beach with series of cultural and entertainment activities during the May Day vacation as well as the 7th Đà Nẵng International Fireworks Competition.

 The lacquer painting Thác Bờ (Bờ Waterfall) by Nguyễn Huyến (1915 –94), will be auctioned on April 29 in Hà Nội. The starting price is US$120,000.

 A special art performance together with a firework display opened the Hue Festival 2018 at Ngo Mon (Noon Gate) Square in Hue imperial city on April 27 night. 

 The Mon Asian Food Festival – MAFF 2018 opened in Ha Long city, the northern province of Quang Ninh on April 27.

 The Vietnamese film ‘Cha Cong Con’ by director Luong Dinh Dung was named Best Asian Film at the 36th Fajr International Film Festival, held in Tehran on April 27.

 The 2-km Nguyen Trai Street in District 5, Ho Chi Minh City has been named Fashion Street which accommodates more than 200 fashion boutiques selling all kinds of items, from clothing, footwear, bags to hats and sunglasses.

A kaleidoscope of art and cultural activities featuring traditional and royal values will be nudged closer to domestic and international visitors to the Hue Festival 2018.

 The “Europe Days 2018” programme will take place at Ly Thai To Square by Hoan Kiem Lake, downtown Hanoi from May 4-6, said Ambassador Bruno Angelet.

 The northern province of Quang Ninh’s Ha Long city was treated to a splendid parade on April 26 held as part of the spectacular Carnival Ha Long 2018.

 There are many exciting festivals being held over the upcoming national holidays (Liberation Day and May Day), here are just a few you should not miss the chance to see.

The Dam boat racing festival which is held every five years has been recognised as a national intangible cultural heritage.

 The heaven worship ritual of Dai Co Viet, the first centralised feudal state of Vietnam, was re-enacted at Bai Dinh Pagoda in Ninh Binh province on April 25.

 Deep in the minds of Vietnamese people, the worship of the Hung Kings has been a major cultural and religious ritual and a manifestation of great national unity. 

Outstanding entries selected from the 9th Vietnam International Artistic Photo Competition last year is on display at the Da Nang Museum in the central city of Da Nang.

 An exhibition featuring 60 paintings by artist Pham Luc, one of the most noticeable painters in Vietnam opened at Vincom Center for Contemporary Art in Vincom Royal City in Hanoi.

 Host of activities being held in major cities to celebrate Liberation and Reunification Day on April 30 and May Day on May 1.

 Diverse cultural activities on display at Sapa Summer Festival from April 28 to June 30 in the hill town of Sapa in northern Lao Cai province.