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All-singing, all-dancing traditional fest of the Ha Nhì

 The Ha Nhi ethnic minority group is one among 19 groups residing in the northern province of Dien Bien. Many Ha Nhi people live in Muong Nhe District.

Marble Mountains recognised as national special relic

 Ngu Hanh Son (Marble Mountains) landscape site in the central city of Da Nang has been recognised as a national Special Relic, one of the 16 approved by the Prime Minister recently.

Tra Boi Stream – the hidden charm of Quang Ngai Province

The sound of water flowing down, the singing of the wild birds – the symphony of nature resounds in the picturesque scenery of Tra Boi Waterfall.


Top 10 culture and tourism events of the year

 Top 10 culture and tourism events of 2018

Drama and music shows to usher New Year in HCM City

 A series of drama, music and dance shows featuring hundreds of singers, dancers and theatre artists offering something for everyone in HCM City will begin this weekend.   

Photo exhibitions celebrate 320th birthday of HCM City

 A photo exhibition on the formation and growth of HCM City over the past 320 years has opened at the Nguyễn Huệ Pedestrian Street in District 1.

Vietnamese faces make big impression on foreign media in 2018

A host of Vietnamese beauty queens including Miss International Queen Huong Giang, Miss Earth Phuong Khanh and Top 5 Miss Universe finalist H’Hen Nie have attracted attention and have won praise from foreign media outlets throughout the year.

LucTeam to stage ‘The Bald Soprano’

LucTeam is back in L’Espace with the famous play La Cantatrice Chauve (The Bald Soprano) by Eugène Ionesco on January 12.

10 unique customs to welcome New Year worldwide

 Countries worldwide have their own unique ways to welcome the first moments of the New Year.

A record 108 kylins perform in HCMC

 HCMC residents on December 28 enjoyed a Guinness-record dance of up to 108 kylins at the second Kylin-Dragon Dance Festival at Van Lang Park in HCMC’s District 5.

Hanoi to host replica ethnic minority market

 To mark the New Year, a replica market of ethnic minority people in the northern mountainous region will be open from December 29 to January 1 at the Vietnam National Villages for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Hanoi.

HBSO to rock as no-one imagined possible

 How well can a symphony orchestra mimic a rock band? The answer will be clear on January 9 when HBSO mount their New Year Gala “Rock Symphony” concert.

Art programmes to be staged in Hanoi to celebrate New Year

 A wide variety of unique art programmes will be staged in the capital city of Hanoi on the evening of December 31 to celebrate New Year 2019.

Central region to host diverse activities to celebrate New Year 2019

 Cities and provinces in Vietnam’s central region will host a wide range of activities in celebration of New Year 2019.

Hanoi to host tulip festival

 Thousands of beautiful tulips from the Netherlands will burst with color at the EcoPark urban township on the outskirts of Hanoi from December 28 to January 1.

Eleven more national special relic sites named

 Eleven places of huge cultural and historical value have been recognised as national special relic sites under Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s Decision 1820/QD-TTg 

Long Bien Bridge expected to be turned into living museum

With a determination to maintain heritage, Vietnamese architects have worked hard to preserve the iconic Long Bien Bridge for the next generation.

Vietnamese beauty queens vie for Miss Universe through years

Vietnam has sent 11 beauties over the years to compete at the Miss Universe beauty pageant, including Thuy Lam and H’Hen Nie in Top 15 and Top 5 this year, respectively.

Additional 22 artifacts gain “national treasure” status

 The Prime Minister has signed a decision to designate 22 valuable items as “national treasures”, the seventh batch earning recognition this year.

Photos feature Hue’s beauty

The central province of Thua Thien-Hue’s Department of Tourism has just displayed 11 most beautiful photos featuring the locality’s tourism.