LIFESTYLE

Nguyen Van De is considered an extraordinary man in his native Vinh Hung Commune in Phu Loc District for doing things considered difficult even for someone without any disability.

Vo Trong Nghia's Stacking Green House has been awarded Building of the Year 2012 by the American magazine Archdaily.

Phuoc Tich Village in Thua Thien-Hue Province has retained the features of a 500-year old Vietnamese village.

The ancient city of Hoi An is not only famous for its harmonious relationship between history, culture, architecture, land and people but also for its beautiful green trees.

A Vietnamese photographer has won first prize in the Contemporary Issues Stories category of the World Press Photo Contest 2012.

The 6th buffalo fighting festival was held in Son La province, drawing a large crowd of both locals and visitors.

The Lo Lo ethnic minority group’s ancestral worship was recently recognised as a national intangible cultural heritage.

Casting off the stuffy, crowded and noisy atmosphere seen during normal days, Hanoi turns into a silent place with nearly deserted streets during Tet.

An English traveler shared about his feelings and experience after having a trip to Sa Pa mountain.

Thousands of people visited Hanoi's Temple of Literature on the first day of the Lunar New Year, seeking to buy hand-drawn traditional calligraphy as part of the celebrations.

Several people in the central province of Nghe An have recently been earning large incomes from the sales of fighting buffaloes.

Making glutinous rice cakes or Chung cake is a traditionally indispensable in the preparation for Tet in Vietnam.

Phong Dien and other well-known floating markets in the Mekong Delta region of Can Tho Province have become busy in the days leading up to Tet.

Coming to Tan Quy Dong flower village in Dong Thap Province, tourists can enjoy the Tet atmosphere in the air and feast their eyes on the natural beauty.

Cong Tri, one of Vietnam's leading fashion designers, will this month present his creations at the International Fashion Showcase – a highlight of the prestigious London Fashion Week 2013.

On my earlier boat trips from HCMC’s centre to outlying Nha Be, Cu Chi and Can Gio districts, it was always a delight to see the poetic and familiar scenery of the local waterways.

Calligraphy lovers have been able to see, not only veteran craftsmen, but also young calligraphers giving calligraphy lessons to visitors along Hanoi’s Van Mieu Street.

Hanoi’s Hang Ma Street has been extraordinarily busy in the run up to Kitchen God Day as Tet nears.

Hanoian women have rushed to the famous flower villages of Nhat Tan and Quang Ba to take photos in the lead up to Tet holiday.