Culture
People excitedly attend the Buddha bathing ceremony during the Chol Chnam Thmay Tet holiday
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Ho Chi Minh City - Chôl Chnăm Thmây Tet at Candaransi Pagoda attracts a large number of people, highlighted by the Buddha bathing ritual and imbued with the identity of the Khmer people.
People wear ao dai to preserve meaningful moments towards April 30
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Hanoi - Joining the atmosphere of celebrating April 30th, many people recorded meaningful moments at Ba Dinh Square, expressing national pride.
Opening of Vietnam Book and Reading Culture Day 2026 to spread knowledge in the digital age
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On the morning of April 16, the Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports organized the opening ceremony of the 5th Vietnam Book and Reading Culture Day - 2026.
Demolishing ancient French villas, giving way to a hotel project worth over 800 billion VND
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HUE - Ancient French villa No. 23 Le Loi (Hue City) will be dismantled to build a high-class hotel project, promoting economic development along the Perfume River.
Opening of cultural activity "Touching the ancient town profession 2026 - Son ta history
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On the afternoon of April 15, at the Hanoi Old Quarter Cultural Exchange Center, the "Touching the Old Quarter 2026" cultural activity series officially took place.
Traditional culinary quintessence told with contemporary thinking
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Amidst the strong wave of globalization, cuisine is no longer just a story of flavor, but has become a cultural language of dialogue. In Vietnam, as more and more restaurants are recognized by the Michelin Guide, a big question is raised: how can traditional cuisine not be dissolved in international standards, but on the contrary, step out into the world with its own identity?
Factors that determine the change of Vietnamese art in the future
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No art form is separated from the context of economic - political - social life that gave birth to it, if art wants to develop, it needs to have synchronous development thinking in all fields to create momentum.
Go to a civilized pagoda to preserve the beauty of early spring culture
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Going to pagodas at the beginning of the year is a cultural beauty from thousands of years ago, but it requires proper understanding to avoid distorted behaviors that cause offense.
National colors on Dong Ho paintings
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In the atmosphere of the earth and sky transitioning to Spring, when the brilliant colors of peach blossoms begin to embellish in the chilly weather of Northern Vietnam, the poem by poet Hoang Cam: "Dong Ho paintings of chickens and pigs with fresh lines / National colors shine brightly on diep paper" echoes again as a reminder of cultural origins.
Young people line up to ask for fortune-telling cards at Tran Temple on New Year's Day
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Ninh Binh - In the first days of the new year, a large number of young people flock to Den Tran, Nam Dinh ward to ask for fortune-telling cards and pray for good luck.
A hollow heritage tree over 300 years old still radiates green shade in Ninh Binh
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Ninh Binh - Although the trunk has become hollow over time, the 300-year-old heritage tree at Pho Minh Pagoda is still green and lush, providing shade all year round.
Visiting ancient pagodas in Hanoi at the beginning of the year
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Hanoi - On the 4th day of Tet, people in traditional ao dai costumes came to visit and offer incense at the ancient pagoda with a long history and unique architecture.
Quan Su Pagoda attracts a large number of tourists to pray for peace at the beginning of the year
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Hanoi - Quan Su Pagoda welcomes thousands of tourists to offer stars to ward off bad luck, pray for peace and fortune for themselves and their families at the beginning of the new year.
Ba Den Mountain attracts thousands of tourists on the opening day of the 2026 Spring Festival
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The Nui Ba Den Spring Festival 2026 in Tay Ninh opens from the 4th day of Tet, attracting tens of thousands of tourists flocking to pilgrimage and spring travel at the beginning of the year.
Running shows throughout Tet with the lion and dragon dance troupe in Can Tho
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Can Tho - Behind each performance is the enthusiasm and the arduous training process of the members of the lion and dragon dance troupe to bring joy to Tet.
Traditional boat racing to welcome the new Spring in Quang Tri
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Quang Tri - Dong Trach Commune People's Committee has just organized the first traditional boat racing festival, attracting a large number of people and tourists to watch and cheer.
Co Dam Ca Tru with concerns in preservation and transmission
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Ha Tinh - In difficulties, artisans are still burning with passion for preserving and passing on Ca Tru Ca Tru Co Dam.
Discovering famous Sinh village folk paintings in Hue
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HUE - Explore Sinh village - a place that preserves unique folk paintings, associated with beliefs, rituals and peaceful wishes of Hue people every Tet holiday.
Young people are excited to wear ao dai to enjoy spring in Ha Dong silk village
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Hanoi - In the early days of spring, Van Phuc silk village is bustling with ao dai colors, becoming a spring travel destination for many young people.
Traditional souvenir booth maintaining Hanoi's spring beauty
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Hanoi - At the beginning of the year, many traditional souvenir stalls imbued with cultural identity create stopovers for tourists when visiting the Capital.
