Ninh Bình Province will host the Tràng An-Cúc Phương Hot Air Balloon Festival on September 20-23. Tràng An-Cúc Phương Hot Air Balloon Festival will be held in September in Ninh Bình Province. — VNA/VNS Photo NINH BÌNH — Ninh Bình Province will host the Tràng An-Cúc Phương Hot Air Balloon Festival …
Read More »Lào Cai sets strong growth in tourism revenue
The northern mountain province of Lào Cai has seen strong growth in the tourism revenue so far this year thanks to its effective measures to optimise its advantages and update new travel trends. The northern province of Lào Cai has seen strong growth in the tourism revenue so far this …
Read More »Theatre picture book for children released
Children who love theatre will find lots to enjoy in a series of picture books featuring shows produced by artists from the private art troupe IDECAF’s long-term programme. ENTERTAINING THE KIDS – Talented artists from IDECAF (Institute of Cultural Exchange with France), one of HCM City’s leading private theatres, offer drama and musical shows for children …
Read More »Tea scented with nature
The craft of making lotus-scented tea has been handed down through many generations in Hà Nội’s Westlake area. Locals use a special genre of lotus planted in surrounding lakes to make an extraordinary scented tea. Let’s visit a family with four generations making this kind of tea!
Read More »Mekong Delta photo contest seeks entrants
The Mekong Delta Photo Contest themed “Mekong Delta Land and People on the Path to Innovation” is co-organised by the Việt Nam Photographers Association (VPA) and the Vĩnh Long Province Literature and Arts Union. WINNING PICS: Visitors view photos on display at the 2023 Mekong Delta Photo Contest held in …
Read More »Tourism authorities launch video clip promoting rail travel
The Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT)’s information centre officially launched a promotional video for railway tourism on July 9 in conjunction with the 64th founding anniversary of the sector in Vietnam (1960-2024). Tourist trains offer wonderful experiences of Vietnam’s heritage, culture, and cuisine. Photo courtesy of VNAT’s information centre HÀ …
Read More »Sculptor recognised for extra environment-friendly creativities
Sculptor Trần Thiện Nhứt spoke about his choosing challenging materials in his art. Sculptor Trần Thiện Nhứt. Photo courtesy of luxuo.vn Artworks by sculptor Trần Thiện Nhứt were auctioned at Drouot Auction House in Paris, France, last month. Nhứt graduated from the HCM University of Fine Arts and has made his …
Read More »First Vietnamese culture day held in Croatia
The Vietnamese Embassy in Hungary in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Croatia, Zagreb city, and Mladenaca Park on July 7 co-organised a Vietnamese Cultural Day – the first of its kind in Croatia, in Zagreb. Visitors to the Vietnamese Culture Day event …
Read More »Project to elevate Việt Nam’s culinary heritage and inspire future chefs
The project, entitled Lên Men: Umami Unleashed, not only celebrates fermented foods, but also aims to enrich fine dining with indigenous flavours while advancing food security. Chef Hoàng Tùng of TUNG Group (2nd left), KOTO founder Jimmy Phạm (3rd left), fermentation pioneer Daniel Hoài Tiến (centre) and fermentation expert Jason …
Read More »HCM City works to foster linkage with foreign tourism markets
In the Jan-May period, Việt Nam welcomed 530,000 tourists from Taiwan, of whom about 193,000 visited HCM City, making Taiwan the fifth largest international market of the city. HCM CITY – HCM City plans to further strengthen connections with foreign tourism markets through Việt Nam’s diplomatic network. Saigon Waterbus in HCM …
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