LIFESTYLE

If you are tired of crowded beaches, the beaches of Co To Island may offer you an ideal destination for your holidays.

Vietnam’s Hoang Pham Tra Mi won the Nuits Pianistiques Piano Contest, one of the main events at France’s Aix En Provence Music Festival.

In brilliant sunshine, the national flag waves on the peak of Lung Cu mountain, symbolising the will and pride of the 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam.

A Vietnamese artist won one of the Special Jury Prizes for best artworks at the Asian Youth Animation & Comics Contest 2011.

The Do Son Buffalo Fighting Festival drew thousands of visitors to the city of Haiphong.

Ke Ga Lighthouse is a must-see attraction in Binh Thuan Province where visitors can experience a fabulous panoramic view of the open sea.

Moon cakes have been a familiar symbol of the Full Moon Festival, and there is a particularly high demand this year.

Hang Ma Street in Hanoi’s old quarter has been flooded by visitors. The street is dyed in red by lanterns, flowers, flags and toys.

The “Vietnamese Family” will change along with “Economic Development” and “Women’s Equality”. Which is most important?

The Nguyen Dynasty has left the ancient Hue citadel as a relic which is recognized as the world cultural heritage and also invaluable treasures.

Dong Van town in a green valley surrounded by rocky mountain ranges is among the most spectacular rural destinations in all of Southeast Asia.

Vietnam’s Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Vu was among 50 teachers worldwide honoured for their creativity by Microsoft.

A one-week photo exhibition opened in Danang, featuring photos of Vietnam's cultural and natural world heritage.

Khe Nha reservoir is not only part of an important irrigation system, it also creates a scene of beauty.

Luu Hong Quang has won the first prize at the Lev Vlassenko Piano Competition in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

Vietnam’s Lac Hong University team defeated the Lao team in the quarterfinals the Asia-Pacific Robot Contest 2011but was trounced by the Thai Soomkor Robot in the semifinal.

Vietnamese hospitality always involves enormous amounts of food, which almost always involve an enormous amount of meat, writes Tabitha Carvan.

Vinh Long ceramics are popular not only due to their elegant shapes but also by their distinguished color of pink that makes them different from other ceramics.

Old temples, towers and young couples are among beautiful moments introduced at a photo exhibition about life in central Vietnam.