Ngọc Khánh Lake. — VNA/VnExpress News Photo Thành Đạt HÀ NỘI — The People’s Committee of Ba Đình District has submitted a proposal for two night-time pedestrian spaces around Ngọc Khánh Lake and Đảo Ngọc-Ngũ Xã peninsula on Trúc Bạch Lake. The pedestrian space around Ngọc Khánh Lake in Ngọc …
Read More »Sơn Đoòng Cave featured on 17 countries’ Google homepage
The Sơn Đoòng Cave doodle on Google recreates the scene of a giant sinkhole, with sunlight illuminating the beautiful natural shade of the cave. Photo courtesy of Google HÀ NỘI — On April 14, 2009, Sơn Đoòng Cave was officially recognised as the world’s largest natural cave by the British Cave Research Association (BCRA) expedition …
Read More »Private theatre group preserves cải lương
Young and veteran artists from the private Vũ Luân Troupe are helping to preserve and develop cải lương, a traditional genre of Vietnamese theatre which began 100 years ago. — Photo courtesy of the theatre Thu Anh HCM CITY — A series of cải lương (reformed opera) shows have staged in HCM City to mark the 23th birthday of Vũ Luân Troupe, one of …
Read More »Vietnamese literature grows on the world stage, gains Nobel recognition
Nguyễn Quang Thiều, President of the Việt Nam Writer Association. Photo courtesy of Nguyễn Quang Thiều The Nobel Committee sent a letter to the Việt Nam Writers Association asking them to nominate a Vietnamese writer to be considered for the 2022 Nobel Prize for Literature. This is the first time the association has received such a …
Read More »Japanese YouTuber who found home in Việt Nam
Akari Nakatani (right) has travelled to many places across Việt Nam to make videos about the culture and lifestyle of different regions. — Photo courtesy of Akari Nakatani Bảo Ngọc Akari Nakatani is flying the Vietnamese flag in her home country, helping to spread the word about Việt Nam to a Japanese …
Read More »Hà Nội among favourite destinations in Southeast Asia: Travelbook
Văn Miếu (Temple of Literature) in Hà Nội. — VNA/VnExpress News Photo Tuấn Đức HÀ NỘI — The capital city of Hà Nội is one of the most popular travel destinations in Southeast Asia, according to a recent article on the German website Travelbook, which also highlighted six attractions that …
Read More »HCM City reaches for the sky to boost tourism
The “HCM City From Above” tour is a unique product being launched to boost tourism in the city and surrounding areas. — VNA/VnExpress News Photo HCM CITY — A joy ride that offers aerial views of the sprawling metropolis and its diverse landscapes is the latest tourism product launched under the …
Read More »Hùng Kings’ commemoration sees domestic travel boom
Tourists at a beach in the southern coastal city of Vũng Tàu during the three-day holiday (starting April 9) commemorating Hùng Kings. — VNA/VnExpress News Photo HCM CITY — Tourist spots around the country reported brisk business during the three-day holiday (starting April 9) commemorating Hùng Kings, the nation’s founders. The southern coastal province …
Read More »8-year-old Hanoian wins first prize at national folk tales competition
Nguyễn Thanh Ngân, 8, on stage with her prize for her story of Đoàn tàu Gió (The Wind Ship). Photo dantri.com.vn HÀ NỘI — Eight year old Nguyễn Thanh Ngân from Hà Nội has won the national “Đóa hoa đồng thoại” (Folk tales flower) competition, beating 2,914 other submissions. The tale, …
Read More »Numerous activities promote Vietnamese ethnic groups’ culture
Tà Ôi ethnic women perform their traditional dance at the Việt Nam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism. — Photo baodantoc.vn HÀ NỘI — A series of activities marking Vietnamese Ethnic Groups’ Culture Day are taking place at the Việt Nam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Hà …
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