Cycling tour held in HCMC to mark 50th year of Vietnam-Netherlands ties
HCMC – The Consulate General of the Netherlands in HCMC this morning (April 8) held a bike tour around District 1 to highlight the growing Vietnam-Netherlands cooperation in green development and sustainable mobility. Some 400 participants, including local officials and Dutch Consulate General
Trumpet trees blossom in town
Traveling on many streets in HCMC these days, visitors will see the pink flowers of trumpet trees blossom. The flower originating from the Americas, also known as the pink bell flower, was first planted in HCMC in 2009. It has been grown on many roads around town, such as Dien Bien Phu, Ham Nghi,
Wishing for prosperity and blessings
The Ky Yen Festival (Fortune Wishing Ceremony) is the biggest annual event held at the Phu Nhuan communal house from the 16th to the 18th of the first lunar month. The ceremony expresses devotion to gods and ancestors, wishing for prosperity and blessings. The festival starts on the first day with
The dance of luck
Dragon dances are traditional performances popular in many Asian countries, including Vietnam. The dance is usually performed during festivals and special occasions, particularly during Tet (Lunar New Year). The performance mimics a lion’s or a dragon’s movement to bring luck and prosperity in the
Fireworks light up the sky in HCMC as Vietnam rings in the Year of the Cat
HCMC – Fireworks displays started in HCMC at 0:00 a.m. on January 22, the first day of the Lunar New Year (Tet) as HCMC and other parts of the country rang in the Year of the Cat. The fireworks shows at six locations in the city attracted thousands of people and created an exciting and […]
Getting ready to ring in Lunar New Year
HCMC – The bustling festive atmosphere is evident in every corner of the country as the Lunar New Year 2023 (Tet), the most significant festival in Vietnam, fast approaches. As the weather gets warmer to mark the arrival of the festival, Vietnamese people eagerly tidy up their houses and flock to
HCMC closes inner-city streets to prepare flower, book streets for Tet
HCMC – The HCMC Department of Transport issued a notification on traffic rearrangement in District 1 from January 3 to 26, 2023, to organize book and flower streets for the Lunar New Year 2023. Vehicles will be disallowed to enter Nguyen Hue Boulevard and some traffic lanes on Le Loi Boulevard
HCMC establishes F&B association
HCMC – The HCMC government has set up the HCMC Food and Beverage Association (FBA) under the management of the municipal Department of Tourism. The association is aimed at bringing together culinary experts, cooks, chefs, hotels, restaurants and tour operators to create new high-quality products
Phu My Hung spring fair to kick off in mid-January
HCMC – A spring fair in celebration of the Lunar New Year, or Tet, will be opened on January 15 along the Crescent Lake in the Phu My Hung urban area in District 7, HCMC. With the theme “Xuan Phon Vinh” (Prosperous Spring), the organizer of the Phu My Hung spring fair wishes visitors a […]
Following vintage cars around town
Tens of vintage motorcycles and cars manufactured in the early 20th century participated in a street parade around HCMC. Joining the parade, “Heritage connection journey”, people had a chance to discover the iconic city of Saigon. The vintage car parade was co-organized by the Fiditour and
Thu Duc breaks ground on book street project
HCMC – Work began on the Thu Duc City Book Street on December 28, according to the local media. Thu Duc City Book Street will be set up on Ho Thi Tu Street in Hiep Phu Ward with a total length of 286 meters, starting at the junction with Le Van Duyet Street and ending […]
Christmas is coming to town
These days in HCMC, a festive atmosphere can be seen on the streets. The weather has turned cool in the early morning and late afternoon, marking the arrival of Christmas. Young people can be seen wearing cute winter outfits, while families get together at shopping malls. They all try to shoot the