Over 200 documents and objects reflecting patriotic emulation movements will be exhibited at the Vietnam National Museum of History from June 9 to August 9 as a practical activity to celebrate 75 years since President Ho Chi Minh issued an appeal for patriotic emulation (June 11, 1948 - 2023). Pupils from Trung Vuong school represent those with excellent study...

Vietnam’s traditional cuisine fascinated foreign friends at the 2023 International Bazaar held at the United Nations headquarters on June 6. Dang Hoang Giang, head of the Permanent Delegation of Vietnam to the UN, visits the Vietnamese booth at the event. (Photo: VNA) The annual event, held by the Spouses of Delegates of Member States, aims to strengthen ties...

For the first time, 103 restaurants in Vietnam have been honoured by Michelin Guide, and four of them were awarded a prestigious Michelin Star at a ceremony on June 6 night. Four restaurants in Hanoi and HCM City have been given a Michelin Star. The four restaurants given the honour are Gia, Hibana by Koki and Tam Vi...

Many foreign leaders are showing their interest in exploring the local cuisine during their visits to Vietnam, providing good opportunities for the country to promote the image of its culture and people to the international community through national cuisine. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (sitting, middle) enjoys Vietnamese foods. (Photo: VNA) In his freshly-ended first official visit to...

The Su That (Truth) National Political Publishing House recently published a book entitled “Truyen truyen ky Viet Nam” (Vietnamese Legends), a collection of 50 stories of myths and fairy tales with traditional elements. The cover of the book "Vietnamese Legends". (Photo courtesy of Su That National Political Publishing House) According to Associate Professor Vu Ngoc Khanh, a compiler...

A special art programme entitled “Songs about President Ho Chi Minh resound forever” was held in Ho Chi Minh City on June 5 to mark the late leader’s 133rd birth anniversary (May 19, 1890- 2023) and the 112th years since he left the country to find a way for national salvation (June 5, 1911- 2023). Art programme "Songs...

More than 6,000 women wearing Ao dai (the Vietnamese traditional long dress) took to street in a parade at the April 2 Square in Nha Trang beach city in the south central province of Khanh Hoa to honour the costume as a heritage of the nation as part of the 2023 Nha Trang-Khanh Hoa Sea Festival. At the Ao...

The Vietnam Festival 2023 with the theme of "Hope" opened at Yoyogi Park in Tokyo on June 3. An ao dai (Vietnamese long traditional dress) show at the festival. (Photo: VNA) Hosted by the Vietnamese Embassy in Japan, the event is one of the major celebrations for the 50th founding anniversary of Vietnam-Japan diplomatic ties. In his remarks at...

The Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2023 officially kicked off in the central city of Da Nang on June 2 evening with performances by the Vietnamese and Finnish teams. The performance of the Vietnamese team (Photo: VNA) After three years of hiatus, over 5,000 fireworks enthusiasts were once again able to witness the magnificent displays of light and...

The National Press Awards Council announced on June 2 that they voted to select nine A, 24 B and 46 C prizes, and a number of consolation prizes to be awarded during a ceremony on June 21, which is concurrent with the 98th anniversary of the Vietnam Revolutionary Press Day. Members of the National Press Awards Council vote...