Culture

Many families offer incense to commemorate ancestors on the 1st day of the 8th lunar month. Photo: Duong Huong

Meaning of the 1st day of the 8th lunar month, special compared to other months

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The 1st day of the 8th lunar month has a new beginning after the 7th lunar month with many taboos, and is also associated with the atmosphere of reunion and family affection of the Mid-Autumn Festival.

A part of young people no longer say "Alo" when answering the phone. Photo: Duong Huong

Trend of young people abandoning greetings, being afraid when answering phone calls

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Giving up greetings when answering phone calls to avoiding calls, a part of young people are forming a different way of communicating from previous generations.

Overall perspective of Hoan Kiem Lake area. Photo: Hanoi People's Committee.

The symbolic structure "Kai Hoan Mon" by Hoan Kiem Lake needs to be carefully studied

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The idea of arranging the symbolic "Kai Hoan Mon" project in the North of Hoan Kiem Lake is receiving attention in the area planning adjustment plan.

It is necessary to soon plan and restore the Stone Roof of Mon village, Thuan Chau commune, Son La province. Photo: Truong Son (taken on September 5, 2026)

Stone roof relic of Mon village in Son La before the risk of encroachment

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Son La - Ban Mon stone roof preserves ancient traces but there is still cultivation and animal husbandry in the relic area, it is necessary to soon plan, protect and restore.

The panoramic model of the Truong Sa Museum connected to the Gac Ma Soldiers Memorial Area after completion will create a complex of cultural and historical works, preserving and introducing values about history, culture, life and the process of fighting to protect Vietnam's sea and island sovereignty. Photo: Huu Long

Truong Sa Museum needs hundreds more documents and artifacts

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Khanh Hoa - The locality established a list of 1,154 documents and artifacts for display at the Truong Sa Museum, but so far only 426 lists have been transferred.