A ceremony was held in the northern province of Tuyen Quang on September 3 night to receive a UNESCO certificate accrediting Practices of Then by Tay, Nung and Thai ethnic minority groups in Vietnam as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity. A performance staged at the ceremony. (Photo: VNA) The practices were officially inscribed in the UNESCO Representative List...

A mid-autumn festival began in Hanoi’s Old Quarter on September 1, featuring myriad enticing activities. A musical performance at the event (Photo: VNA) The event features stalls selling products and toys for the traditional festival, cultural and art performances, and folk games. A highlight of the festival includes a contest of arranging mid-autumn offering trays and a procession...

The Vietnam – Republic of Korea (RoK) Festival 2022 opened in the central city of Da Nang on September 1, attracting thousands of visitors. At the event (Photo: VNA) The four-day event aims to raise mutual understanding and cultural exchange between Vietnam and the RoK on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties. It will feature...

The tourism industry in the central province of Thua Thien - Hue is holding events and tourism promotions to attract holiday-makers during the National Day holiday from September 1-4. An aerial view of Hue city (Photo: VNA) Visitors will have a chance to experience a doubledecker bus and sightseeing tours that connect attractions and historical sites around Hue. An...

Vietnamese film producers are preparing to release a series of thriller movies to entertain audiences in the second half of 2022. A scene of Nightmares film (Photo: Dien Quan Film) Vo Dien Sat Nhan (Nightmares), a directorial debut by Dinh Cong Hieu, came to cinemas on August 26. The film revolves around a successful doctor named Phuong Anh. Her...

The 18th Hoi An-Japan Cultural Exchange opened in Hoi An ancient city, a World Cultural Heritage of Humanity, in the central province of Quang Nam on August 26 evening. The opening ceremony of Japanese culture gallery. (Photo: VNA) The event, which was first held in 2003, aims to honour ties between Vietnam and Japan and promote bilateral cooperation in...

A series of cultural, sports and art programmes will be held in Ho Chi Minh City to celebrate the 77th anniversary of August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2). Illustrative image (Photo: vnexpress) The information was announced by Vice Director of the municipal Department of Culture and Sports Vo Trong Nam at a press conference held...

About 300 photos and over 500 documents, items and publications are on display at a Hanoi exhibition showcasing milestones in the friendship and cooperation among public security forces of Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. Visitors take a look at photos displayed at the exhibition on cooperation milestones among public security forces of Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. (Photo: VNA) Launched on...

The Saigontourist Group Culinary Culture, Delicacies Festival opened in Binh Thanh district of Ho Chi Minh City on August 25, featuring more than 300 typical dishes and drinks from all three regions across the country. Illustrative image (Source: thanhnien.vn) The culinary space at the festival has three parts, honouring the culinary culture of the northern, central and southern...

Three Vietnamese dishes – “banh mi,” “pho” and iced coffee – have been named in the CNN’s list of “50 of the best street foods in Asia” which it calls just a “small sampling of the region’s wonderful food traditions”. Banh mi” is the first of Vietnam introduced among the 50 must-try, much-loved street foods and beverages in...