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‘Cap sac’ ritual of Dao people

The ‘Cap Sac’ ritual is an indispensable proceeding in the life of every Dao male as it helps him earn the recognition of being mature enough to join in the community’s major activities.

A visit to heritage sites in HCM City and Binh Duong

Visiting heritage sites in HCM City and in Binh Duong Province, about 20km from the city, can be an interesting detour for locals and foreigners alike.

HCM City to hold regular water shows

Water performances will be held on a nightly basis at the Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street in HCM City.

Entertainment Events in Hanoi & HCMC on November 11-17

A selection of noteworthy artistic and cultural events to take place in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

HCM City ‘surprisingly new’ in New York Times story

“For a place with so much history – decades of wartime and occupation have left their scars – HCM City feels surprisingly new,” the New York Times Style Magazine starts in a recently-published story about the “vibrant, stylish, youthful” city.

The beauty of Vietnamese fisherman's life

Fishermen continue to work hard at sea with sun, wind and waves. The hard work of fishermen has created a unique beauty in labor. The beauty was recorded by Nguyen Van Truc - Thua Thien Hue.

Entertainment Events in Vietnam from October 28 to November 3

A selection of noteworthy artistic and cultural events to take place in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

Fashion show introduces Vietnam’s brocade weaving and silk in Russia

A fashion show entitled ‘Bi An Chim Phuong’ (Mystery of the Phoenix), by acclaimed Vietnamese designer Minh Hanh, was held at Tsaritsyno Museum-Reserve in Moscow, Russia, on October 20.

Vietnam national team receive warm welcome home from World Cup qualifiers

Vietnam head coach Park Hang-seo and his players received a jubilant welcome as they returned home on October 16 after outplaying Indonesia 3-1 in the second round of the 2022 World Cup Asian qualifiers at Kapten I Wayan Dipta Stadium in Bali.

Events in Hanoi & HCMC on October 14-20

A selection of noteworthy artistic and cultural events to take place in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

Joyful dragon dance festival celebrates Hanoi's liberation

The 2019 Hanoi Dragon Dance took place at the intersection of Dinh Tien Hoang and Hang Dau streets, in Hoan Kiem Lake's pedestrian area, on October 6, to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the capital’s Liberation Day (October 10).

An attractive Hanoi in autumn

An attractive Hanoi in autumn has always resonated deep feelings on those who fall in love with the one-thousand-year-old capital city.

World Sports News in Brief

Real Madrid's teenage Brazilian duo Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo Goes sent them top of La Liga as both scored in a 2-0 win over Osasuna on Wednesday.

Ambassador Pham Sanh Chau: Cultural diplomacy helps to duplicate nation’s soft power

Having been to more than 100 countries and thus having lived, studied and worked for dozens of years abroad, veteran diplomat Pham Sanh Chau has made significant contributions to realising Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy strategy.

Silk industry at Ma Chau village

Ma Chau silk village, at Nam Phuoc town, Duy Xuyen district, Quang Nam province, is a famous traditional handicraft village associated with the history of Duy Xuyen district. 

Events in Hanoi & HCMC on July 29 – August 4

A selection of noteworthy artistic and cultural events to take place in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City on July 29-August 4.

Land of unique cultures

The Central Highlands has been known as a land of unique and long-standing cultures. 

Events in Hanoi & HCM City on July 22-28

A selection of noteworthy artistic and cultural events to take place in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City on July 22-28.

"My country" in photos

Vietnam's landscape and people are beautiful in a photo set named "My country" by Nguyen Vinh Hien from Vinh Long province.

HCM City seeks to become global financial hub

HCM City has committed to develop a detailed plan to turn the city into a regional and international financial hub after years of delay in carrying out the ambitious goal.