Bringing the White Thai hair-washing festival back to life in Lai Châu
To celebrate the annual Then Kin Pang festival, Phong Thổ District's People's Committee recreated the traditional Áp Ho Chieng festival (also known as the New Year Shampoo Festival) of the White Thai people in Khổng Lao commune.
Photo exhibit features black-white art
An exhibition of black and white photographs on Vietnamese people and culture especially the daily life of ethnic minority communities, is now open.
Hà Nội plans two new pedestrian spaces in Ba Đình District
The People’s Committee of Ba Đình District has submitted a proposal for two night-time pedestrian spaces around Ngọc Khanh Lake and Đảo Ngọc-Ngũ Xã peninsula on Truc Bạch Lake.
Vietnam’s Nui Chua receives world biosphere reserve certificate from UNESCO
The Nui Chua Biosphere Reserve is part of the Nui Chua National Park in Ninh Thuan Province
Singapore eager to welcome Vietnamese tourists back as COVID-19 is under control
‘Vietnam has always been an important visitor market for Singapore, and we are excited for them to experience our new and reimagined offerings’
Sơn Đoòng Cave featured on 17 countries’ Google homepage
On April 14, 2009, Hang Sơn Đoòng was officially recognised as the world's largest natural cave by the British Cave Research Association (BCRA) expedition team.
Private theatre group preserves cải lương
A series of cải lương (reformed opera) shows have staged in HCM City to mark the 23th birthday of Vũ Luan Troupe, one of the region’s leading private traditional theatres.
Casa Italia hosts ceramic boot exhibition
A collection of ceramic boots created by the late People's Artisan Vũ Thắng is on display at a show entitled The Bat Trang Ceramic Boots – An Inspiration From Italy for the first time at Casa Italia.
Hà Nội among favourite destinations in Southeast Asia: Travelbook
The capital Ha Noi is one of the most popular travel destinations in Southeast Asia, according to a recent article on the German website Travelbook
Ho Chi Minh City to launch sightseeing helicopter tours by April 30
There are short-range flights of 30 to 45 minutes each and mid-range flights of 60 minutes each
Hùng Kings’ commemoration sees domestic travel boom
Tourist spots around the country reported brisk business during the three-day holiday (starting April 9) commemorating Hung Kings, the nation’s founders.
HCM City reaches for the sky to boost tourism
A joy ride that offers aerial views of the sprawling metropolis and its diverse landscapes is the latest tourism product launched under the “Welcome to HCM City” programme.
