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Air force practices in celebration of 70th anniversary of Dien Bien Phu victory

Helicopters from the air force joined a practice taking place on April 24 at Dien Bien Phu airport ahead of a grand military parade which will be held in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu victory on May 7.

Tourists flock to Dien Bien Phu relic site

Thousands of people have been paying visits to Dien Bien Phu City to commemorate the Dien Bien Phu Victory, a prominent triumph during the country’s resistance war against French colonialists.

Spiritual enchantment through the lens

As part of the celebrated annual Hue Festival 2024, the revered Hue Nam Palace Festival captivated the hearts of believers, pilgrims, locals, and tourists alike on April 10.

Nha Trang beach is clear after beach-blocking projects dismantled

The authorities of Nha Trang City (Khanh Hoa) are cracking down on projects which block the sea view and return the space to public use.

Unique hair washing ritual of white Thai ethnic group

To celebrate the annual Then Kin Pang festival, the traditional Ap Ho Pang (hair washing) ritual of the white Thai ethnic people in Phong Tho district in Lai Chau was recreated on April 18.

Poetic Hanoi in the leaf-changing season of Dracontomelon duperreanum

As in a romantic film, Hanoi is transformed into a serene, lyrical city when the Dracontomelon duperreanum trees change their leaves.

Traditional cake festival showcases 100 signature kinds

The 11th southern traditional cake festival is getting underway in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho from April 17 to 21, displaying around 100 distinctive savory and sweet types from the southern region.

Whale worshipping festival in full swing in Bac Lieu

The Nghinh Ong (whale worshipping) festival, an annual ritual where fishermen come together to pray for a good haul of fish from their catch, took place in Dong Hai district of the Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu, on April 18.

Military forces hold rehearsal for Dien Bien Phu Victory celebration

Military forces took part in a rehearsal ahead of a grand parade which is scheduled to take place on the morning of May 7 at Dien Bien province in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory over French colonialism.

Hanoians prepare floating cakes to celebrate cold food festival

Starting from the early hours of the morning on April 10, Hanoians have been busy making and buying floating cake and lean cake specifically for the cold food festival which falls on the third day of the third lunar month (April 11).

Walking through the clouds

Located in the northwestern border region of the country, Lao Than Peak (Bat Xat, Lao Cai Province) is a beacon for trekkers, offering a mesmerizing journey through clouds and vistas.

Colorful country roads

Hoa gao, known as Bombax ceiba or red cotton tree flowers, are currently in full bloom across various regions of Vietnam.

Paying tribute to the deceased in grave-visiting festival

Vietnamese people have for years treasured the tradition of visiting cemeteries in early spring to pay tribute to their deceased loved ones in a so-called grave visiting festival.

First horse training academy taking shape in Vietnam

A royal horse academy boasting a total of 300 stables in Hai Phong will be the first institution of its kind in Vietnam as it seeks to provide training courses on horse riding to wealthy clients.

Discovering pristine beauty of Nam O coral reef in Da Nang

Every spring Nam O reef in Lien Chieu district in the central coastal city of Da Nang adorns itself with the vibrant green beauty of moss, making it a favourite destination among both locals and tourists.

Thousands line Hanoi streets for palanquin procession

Thousands of people packed the streets of Long Bien district in Hanoi on March 19 to participate in a palanquin procession of Ngo festival in Thach Ban ward.

Vietnamese cavalry mobile police force puts in impressive performance

The nation’s first mounted police battalion paraded through Ho Chi Minh Square in Vinh city in the central province of Nghe An on March 10, drawing plenty of attention from both the media and local people.

Another impressive drone light show entertains visitors in Hanoi

As many as 300 drones lit up the Hanoi sky on March 9 evening in a municipal tourism stimulus programme, capturing the attention of thousands of local people and visitors.

Son Doong among 10 best caves in the world

Global magazine Timeout recently featured Son Doong cave in Vietnam’s central Quang Binh province on the list of the 10 best caves in the world.

Hanoi’s largest flower village busy as International Women’s Day approaches

Me Linh flower village, a site renowned as the largest wholesale market for flowers in the capital, has been bustling over recent days as it prepares for International Women’s Day, which falls on March 8 annually.