LIFESTYLE

Bai Tu Long Bay – Another heaven in Quang Ninh province

Bai Tu Long Bay in the northeastern coastal province of Quang Ninh is described as a secret heaven as it is less known than its sister Ha Long Bay, which is compared a glamorous beauty queen surrounded by flowers.

Vietnamese Tet and traditional activities

Rooster in Vietnam folklore

The rooster is associated with Vietnam’s historical myths. From a domestic animal, rooster became a sacrifice that Vietnamese offer to the genies during the Lunar New Year festival.

Animal designations displayed at Hanoi Park on Tet

Twelve animal designations in effigy have been set up at Thong Nhat Park in Hanoi to welcome the Lunar New Year or Tet.

Ho Dynasty Citadel and Lam Kinh historical site free over holiday

The authorities in Thanh Hoa Province and Nha Trang City have waived ticket fees for visitors to many historical sites during Tet Holiday.

Vietnamese students win competition on Mekong River development

Three students have won first prize at the Youth Innovation Competition on Lantsang-Mekong Region’s Governance and Development.

HCM City to open largest flower street yet for Tet

Ho Chi Minh City’s authorities are preparing the last steps before opening Nguyen Hue Flower Street.

Farmer earn millions from 10 types of fruit from one tree

Le Duc Giap, a local from Thanh Oai District, Hanoi said that he earned VND500m (USD22,100) in profits from selling trees that grow multiple types of fruit.

President Tran Dai Quang praises overseas Vietnamese’s contributions

President Tran Dai Quang praised the contributions of Overseas Vietnamese towards the country’s achievements at a meeting on January 20 with 50 overseas Vietnamese delegates.

Hanoi’s largest fish market before Kitchen Gods’ Day

Yen Son Fish Market has become much busier in the run-up to Kitchen Gods’ Day on January 20.

Old Quarter antique sellers bring out unique items for Lunar New Year

A ten-day annual antique market has just opened in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, along Hang Ma, Hang Can, Hang Luoc, Hang Dong, and Hang Ruoi streets.

Hanoi announces top 10 outstanding citizens

The 14-year-old violinist is the youngest person selected to the capital’s top 10 outstanding citizens in 2016.

HCM City's flower farms ready for Tet

Hundreds of farmers in HCM City's District 12 are busy at their flower farms preparing for the lunar new year.

Beliefs of the Kho Mu

The Kho Mu practice many rituals and ceremonies each year: worship of the hamlet’s genie and ancestors and festivals to welcome new crops and the Rice Mother.

Peach flowers decorate Sapa's route

A make-shift market along Highway 4D, from O Quy Ho Mountain Pass to Mong Sen Bridge, can be seen bustling with activities in Sapa, Lao Cai Province.

Hanoi’s Temple of Literature gets a new coat

The Temple of Literature in Hanoi has recently looked brighter with new white walls, which was done in an attempt to clean and preserve the centuries-old relic.

Dong Lac Communal House opens to tourists

Hanoi's Old Quarter management board has just opened Dong Lac Communal House to tourists after restoration.

Hanoi streets coloured with peach flowers

Hanoi’s streets are becoming increasingly colourful as traders start transporting and displaying peach flower trees for sale in the run-up to the lunar new year.

HCM City honours 10 outstanding young citizens of 2016

Ho Chi Minh City’s communist youth union held a ceremony to honour the city’s 10 outstanding young citizens of 2016 in recognition of their significant contributions to local development over the past year.

Ten get Golden Globe for tech excellence

Ten outstanding young individuals were given the Vietnam Golden Globe Award by the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union Central Committee in Hanoi.

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