The central city of Da Nang is finalising preparations for the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF 2023) slated for June 2. Da Nang was recognised as Asia’s Leading Festival & Event Destination in 2016 and 2022 by the World Travel Awards (Photo: VNA) Currently, the stage for the festival has basically been completed, said Tran Xuan Hung,...

Vietnamese fried spring roll (known as “nem ran” in the north and “cha gio” in the south in Vietnam) is on the list of 100 most popular appetizers in the world compiled by international food magazine Taste Atlas. Vietnamese fried spring rolls among the world's 100 most popular appetizers. (Photo: VNA) Cha gio is an appetizer that can...

Six works winning prizes in the writing contest entitled "Buddhism in my heart" were honoured at a ceremony held on May 24 at Quan Su pagoda in Hanoi, which is the headquarters of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha. The work "Tu Nha" by Quang Phuong (R) from the central province of Thua Thien-Hue is awarded the...

Over the years, all levels and sectors of the province have regularly cooperated with international expert and working delegations in the field of heritage conservation in order to promote the values and strengths of Lang Son. Mr. Nguyen Phuc Ha, Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism said: Over the years, under the direction of the Provincial...

Ho Chi Minh City will host the 2023 Vietnam-ASEAN Culture and Food Festival at the Hoa Lu Stadium in District 1 from May 25-28. Traditional food from ASEAN countries will be presented at the 2023 Vietnam-ASEAN Culture and Food Festival at District 1’s Hoa Lu Stadium from May 25-28. (Photo courtesy of IRSAC) The event is organised by...

Vietnam’s broken rice (locally known as com tam) was chosen the second place among the top 100 most tasty rice dishes in Asia by TasteAtlas, the home of local food, traditional restaurants, and authentic recipes, in March this year. Broken rice (or com tam) has become a must-try dish for locals, foreign visitors, and travellers to Vietnam. (Photo...

“Top Chef Vietnam” – a reality television programme – made its debut in Ho Chi Minh City on May 22, aiming to promote Vietnamese cuisine to the world. At the launching ceremony. (Photo: tcdulichtphcm.vn) Co-organised by the VTV3 channel and TV Hub JSC, the show has the support of the Cuisine Culture Association and the Young Chief Association,...

The first Michelin-starred restaurants in Vietnam will be announced in Hanoi on June 6. Illustrative image (Photo: vietnamnet.vn) The event will honour the culinary quintessence of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City with the participation of renowned chefs, restaurants owners, representatives of media and foodies. "We have been watching Vietnam's culinary scene for a long time and are...

The Muong Lo Cultural and Tourism Festival has received the Gold award in the category of Best Arts & Cultural Event of Event Marketing Awards 2023 (EMA 2023). Vice Chairwoman of Yen Bai provincial People's Committee Vu Thi Hien Hanh (fifth from right) and festival director Le Hai Yen receive the Gold Event Marketing Award 2023. (Photo courtesy...

An exhibition themed ‘Uncle Ho and Hanoi’ and a space of calligraphy art opened at the Hanoi Museum on May 18 as part of activities commemorating the late President Ho Chi Minh’s 133rd birth anniversary (May 19, 1890-2023). People visit the exhibition themed ‘Uncle Ho and Hanoi’ at the Hanoi Museum on May 18. (Photo:VNA) At the opening ceremony,...