Huong Pagoda Festival - unique spiritual and cultural destination
Huong Pagoda Festival, one of the national most important and largest festivals, will officially open on February 15 but since the first days of the Lunar New Year, it has welcomed thousands of pilgrims to pray for good fortune and contemplate.  
Dragon in Vietnamese culture and life
A dragon is described visually with physical characteristics taken from nine different animals: the horns of a stag, the head of a camel, the eyes of a demon, the neck…
Meaning of Five-Fruit tray on Lunar New Year
Five-fruit trays often displayed during the Vietnamese Lunar New Year (Tet).
Tet reflects diversity of Vietnamese culture: British researcher
The Lunar New Year Festival (Tet), with its unique traditions and customs, is an important part that reflects the diversity of Vietnamese culture, according to British researcher of Vietnamese politics and history Kyril Whittaker.
Ha  Noi Museum displays over 100 dragon-inspired artefacts
The Ha Noi Museum has opened an exhibition entitled "Telling Dragon Stories in the Year of the Dragon", featuring more than 100 documents and artifacts from its collection, as well as unique handicrafts.
Bau Truc pottery village - rustic charm of Cham pottery making
Bau Truc pottery village is located in Phuoc Dan townlet, Ninh Phuoc district in the South-central coastal province of Ninh Thuan. It is also known as one of the oldest pottery villages in Southeast Asia.
Ha Noi ensures environmental protection in upcoming festivals
Ha Noi expects all festive events in 2024 to be cost-effective and practical, without religious fanaticism, a meeting heard on January 23.
29 new national treasures recognized
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha signed decision No.73/QD-TTg for the recognition of 29 national treasures on January 18.
Thang Long imperial citadel to glow with Tet atmosphere
The atmosphere of the traditional Vietnamese Lunar New Year festival, known locally as Tet, will be recreated at the Happy Tet 2024 programme due to take place at the Thang Long imperial citadel in Ha Noi from January 24 to 28.
Newly-released stamps celebrate World Heritage sites in Vietnam
The Ministry of Information and Communications and the Vietnam Post Corporation (Vietnam Post) on January 8 issued two sets of stamps with the theme "Lunar New Year of the Dragon" to mark the most important holiday in Vietnam - the Tet Holiday.
Hoan Kiem Lake (Ha Noi): from past splendor to present vibrancy
The exhibition, which focuses on the iconic Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple, will run until January 10 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Ngoc Son Temple's recognition as a special national monument.  
Golden antiques of the Cham people
The golden artifacts of the early people of the ancient kingdom of Champa not only impress with their abundance but also showcase a remarkable diversity in forms. These artistic masterpieces carry significant aesthetic value, exemplifying the advanced craftsmanship and metallurgical skills achieved by the Champa across different historical periods. Several of these ancient artifacts have earned their national treasure status.
Bac Ninh works to promote the value of Quan Ho folk singing
Since UNESCO’s recognition of Quan Ho folk singing as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2009, Bac Ninh Province has effectively implemented many programmes and activities to preserve and promote the values of Quan Ho melodies to domestic and foreign tourists.
Cultural week "Flavours of Ha Noi" at Noi Bai airport
Passengers flying through Noi Bai International Airport can enjoy the traditional cultural values of Vietnam through folk music performances such as Cheo singing, Xam singing or traditional folk songs, folk toys, and handicrafts.
Tam Giang - Cau Hai Lagoon system: Thinking of a museum (Thua Thien Hue)
Tam Giang - Cau Hai lagoon system is a world-class brackish water area. It is the largest in Southeast Asia, with special value in biological resources and countless gripping things in history and culture.... This area is seen as a "precious biological gem" that nature has bestowed on the ancient capital. With what existent, is it necessary to build an exhibition space or a museum…
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