LIFESTYLE

Architectural contest seeks budding artists

A contest to seek the best projects for preserving, embellishing and promoting the value of the archaeological site at No. 18 Hoang Dieu Street, which lies in the ancient Thang Long Imperial Citadel, was launched in Hanoi on February 12.

Longma in Hue architecture

The longma, or dragon-horse is a fabled being with features of a horse and dragon, and is still considered as something of a mascot for Hue City.

New spokesman for Foreign Ministry appointed

Le Hai Binh, 37-years old, has been appointed as the new spokesman for the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, will be the youngest spokesman to date.

Hornets served as delicacies in Mekong Delta

Farmers in the Mekong Delta have turned the black and yellow scurge of an insect into tasty dishes.

US magazine honours Vietnamese architect

The US magazine ArchDaily has presented its 2014 “Building of the Year” Award to architect Vo Trong Nghia and his Binh Thanh House design in HCM City.

Egg shell magician

After retiring from his job as a cameraman, Hoang Ngoc Hung pursues sculptures on egg shells as a hobby to keep alive his passion for art and it helps him to relax and have carefree weekends.

Preserving Central Highland cultures and identities

Socio-economic development and improving the lives of ethnic minorities has not distracted from the need to preserve and promote the cultural values of Central Highland ethnicitties.

A tour of the biggest horse farm in the north

Located in Thai Nguyen province, Ba Van horse farm is raising, preserving and crossbreeding rare horse varieties.

Preserving Central Highland cultures and identities

Socio-economic development and improving the lives of ethnic minorities has not distracted from the need to preserve and promote the cultural values of Central Highland ethnicitties.

Empty streets on Tet

After many students and employees left Hanoi, Danang and HCM City to return to their hometowns, the streets look empty and silent compared to the bustle of usual days.

Tet in Hanoi and HCM City: Same but different

Although Tet is a truly national holiday, there are a number of differences between the way it is celebrated in the North and in the South.

Sculptor puts Co Tu culture on world map

Sculptor Ker Tik from the Co Tu ethnic community in the central region has worked to make his community's culture shine beyond its locality.

Highlands market on Tet

Can Cau Market, in Lao Cai Province, is locally famous for preserving the cultural identities of several ethnic minority groups.

Bat Trang ceramic craft village: a Tet attraction

Located to Hanoi’s southeast, the traditional Bat Trang craft village is an ideal shopping destination for visitors on Tet holidays.

Young man runs to encourage reading

A young man is finishing his run from Hanoi to HCM City to raise awareness on the benefits of reading and to raise funds to set up book clubs at universities nationwide.

Hanoi honours traditional craft artisans

The Department of Industry and Trade of Hanoi has honoured 42 outstanding artisans, five traditional craft villages and many rural handicraft products in the city in 2013.

President pays Tet visits to nation’s finest thinkers

The Party and State will create all possible conditions for artists and scientists to utilise their creativity in creating work valuable to the country.

Hanoi prepares for Tet

As Tet is nearing, Hanoi becomes more busy and exciting, with colourful decorations on streets.

Special king offerings now in Hanoi for Tet

Many rare and expensive kinds of animals, which were considered as specialties offered for Kings in the past, are now being displayed at Hanoi Spring Fair 2014 as Tet nears.