Culinary Culture Festival celebrates the spring of Ky Hoi New Year in 2019

In the afternoon of February 12 (January 8 in lunar new year), Con Dao District Women's Union in coordination with the District Labor Federation held a contest on culinary culture to celebrate the Party and celebrate the Ky Hoi Spring at the road of Ton Ton Đức Thắng, the part in front of the island's house

The Government has approved a project to preserve and promote the literature and art of ethnic minorities.

The Government has approved a project to preserve and promote the literature and art of ethnic minorities. 

Khmer culture on display in Ha Noi1

Several cultural events are running at the Viet Nam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Ha Noi until August 31 that depict ethnic Khmer people’s lives in southern Viet Nam.

Viet Nam Heritage Photo Contest winners honoured

The winners of the Viet Nam Heritage Photo Contest were announced at an award ceremony in Ho Chi Minh City on November 18.

“Rivers of Viet Nam” photo exhibition comes to Ha Noi

The “Rivers of Viet Nam” photo exhibition opened at the Foreign Trade University in Ha Noi on November 8, displaying 100 photos selected from more than 5,440 submissions to the Viet Nam heritage contest 2016.

Da Nang welcomes 5.51 million visitors, beating expectations

The number of visitors to the Central city of Da Nang in 2016 is expected to reach 5.51 million, up 17.7% compared with 2015 and exceeding the projected figure by 7.2%, according to the municipal tourism department.

Khmer Festival of Culture, Sports and Tourism kicks off in Kien Giang

he tenth Culture, Sports, and Tourism Festival kicked off in the town of Go Quao in a district of the same name on November14, featuring the traditional cultural activities of the Khmer people in the province of Kien Giang.

Viet Nam cultural heritage day celebrated

Traditional singing and calligraphy performances were held to celebrate Viet Nam Cultural Heritage Day in Ha Noi on November 23.

Dong Nai: 2,000 year old ancient tomb recognised as national special relic site

The Dong Nai provincial People's Committee held a ceremony on November 22 to announce the Prime Minister's Decision and receive a certificate recognising the Cu Thach Hang Gon ancient tomb as a national special relic site and Tran Bien Temple of Literature as a national historical relic.

Exhibition provides overview of Vietnam’s fine arts during Renewal process

An exhibition reviewing Vietnam’s fine arts during 30 years of the 'Doi Moi' (Renewal) process opened at the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum (VFAM) on November 23 as part of a celebration to mark the museum’s 50th founding anniversary.

Ha Noi’s giant lantern festival

The countdown for the 2016 Viet Nam-Korea Giant Lantern Festival – Ha Noi that transpires December 3, 2016-January 22, 2017 at the Lepare Trade Centre in the Gaduma City Urban Area has started.

Muong gongs festival kicks off in Hoa Binh

The second Muong Gongs Festival opened at Hoa Binh’s provincial Cultural Palace on November 16, as one of the activities to mark the 130th anniversary of Hoa Binh Province’s original establishment and the 25th anniversary of its reestablishment.

Overview of traditional festivals

Festive activities are living museums in which typical cultural values of the nation have been preserved for centuries.

Phu Yen’s Whale Worship Festival recognised as intangible cultural heritage

The Phu Yen province People’s Committee held a ceremony on November 23 to receive a certificate recognising its Whale Worship Festival as part of the nation’s intangible cultural heritage.

Ba Ria-Vung Tau to host int’l kite festival

The International Kite Festival will take place in the southern coastal province of Ba Ria -Vung Tau from December 6-11, expecting to draw 67 artisans from 23 countries and territories, the organising board revealed at a press conference on December 1.

Can Tho gears up for 6th Southern cake festival

The Mekong Delta city of Can Tho is preparing for the sixth Southern traditional cake festival which is scheduled to take place from April 6-9, 2017.

Balloon flights to be introduced in Hoi An

Central Quang Nam Province will introduce balloon flights during Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday in Hoi An City from January, vice director of the provincial department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Ho Tan Cuong told Viet Nam News yesterday.

Ho Chi Minh City, RoK begin preparations for world culture festival

Authorities from Ho Chi Minh City and Gyoengsangbuk Province of the Republic of Korea met on December 2 to discuss preparations for the World Culture Festival, which will be organised by Gyoengsangbuk in the Vietnamese city.

Visiting Japanese-style park in Ho Chi Minh City

Located in No.87/8P Xuan Thoi Thuong 6 Street, Xuan Thoi Dong 1 Hamlet, Xuan Thoi Dong Commune, Hoc Mon District, Ho Chi Minh City, Koi Fish Park is the first Japanese garden in Viet Nam.