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Photos of Vietnam in 19th century

A recently published book featuring 261 monochrome photos taken by French photographer Pierre Dieulefils (1862-1937) sheds light on Vietnam in the late 19th century.

 

Loving moments of motherhood

Despite the difficulties in mountainous and remote regions, mother’s love showed by women to their children is always beautiful. 

Ho Chi Minh – a role model in practice of Patriotic Emulation

On June 11, 1948, President Ho Chi Minh issued an appeal for patriotic emulation.

Lotus flowers in full bloom in Quang Tri province

As April sets in lotus blossoms reveal their most brilliant beauty in the central province of Quang Tri.

Tay Tuu flower blossoms herald Lunar New Year

With the Lunar New Year 2020 few weeks away, local farmers in Tay Tuu flower village in Hanoi is ready for the busiest season of the year

Coming to Tan Chau to buy uzu mats

It has only been in development for nearly 10 years, but the traditional weaving mat from uzu trees in Tan Chau (An Giang province) is still developing well thanks to the combination of production model associated tourism.

Binh An drum-making village

Binh An Village in Binh Lang commune, Tan Tru district, Long An province is renowned for its hundreds-of-year-old drum making craft, which is still upheld by locals.

Beauty of Ta Oi ethnic costume

The beauty of Ta Oi ethnic’s costume is linked with their traditional craft ‘zeng’. Zeng is a type of brocade of Ta Oi people in A Luoi district in the central province of Thua Thien - Hue.

Stunning photographic moments of Vietnam's mountainous areas

Photographers of the two northern mountainous provinces of Hoa Binh and Lao Cai have showcased their works depicting the beauty of local nature and people.

Stunning Hue through flycam photos

Hue City is not only known for its citadel but also the beautiful landscape which has been shown via flycam photos of Le Huy Hoang Hai.

Hanoi changes in many ways since Liberation Day

Since the capital city of Hanoi was liberated 65 years ago, it has witnessed enormous changes but kept historical values.

Memories on Hanoi Liberation Day in 1954

65 years have gone since Hanoi was liberated from the French. The capital city has changed in more ways than one. Let’s take a glance at the glorious victory through a series of photos below.

Hanoi's special lane in photos

Hanoi’s Van Chuong is a special lane, where you can easily get lost when coming there for the first time.

Hanoi red maple road attracts visitors

A road in Hanoi’s Long Bien District has become an attractive place for young people to check in for its romantic beauty created by red maple trees.

Vietnamese photographer wins The Nature Conservancy contest first prize

A photo titled “Dance in the Sea” by Vietnam's Le Van Vinh has been awarded the first prize in the “people in nature” category at the Nature Conservancy’s global photo contest this year.

The Colours of Life

The ordinary and beautiful moments of daily life across the country were captured in lively and truthful images through the lens of many photographers.

Pictures by Vietnamese photographers in top 50 of AGORA Awards 2019

Four Vietnamese photographers have been named in the top 50 finalists of the AGORA awards 2019 - the biggest photography contest in the world.

Poetic scene in Mekong River Delta in “floating season”

The annual “floating season” in Mekong Delta, when the water level is on the rise and the rivers and canals expand, takes place from the seventh to the ninth lunar month. 

Photos recall glorious historical pages

74 years ago, President Ho Chi Minh proclaimed the Declaration of Independence in Hanoi, announcing the birth of Vietnam. From this historic moment, a new chapter has opened in the nation’s history.

A Pa Chai Border Marker Zero

A Pa Chai Border Marker Zero is located in Dien Bien province’s Muong Nhe district. It stands at the point which separates Vietnam, Laos and China.