Dao Tien people’s traditional attire in Thanh Hoa province
The Dao ethnic group, with a population of nearly 900,000, consists of subgroups such as the Red Dao, Dao Tien, and Dao Thanh Y, each with its own unique cultural identity, clearly reflected in their traditional attire. The traditional clothing of the Dao Tien in Muong Lat district, Thanh Hoa province, is especially distinctive, offering a vivid glimpse into their cultural life. VNA Photo: Khánh Hòa
Beyond these essential components, Dao Tien ethnic women enhance their attire with intricate silver jewelry for added elegance. VNA Photo: Khánh Hòa
The elaborate and refined embroidery on Dao Tien clothing not only showcases high aesthetic value but also conveys long stories about the group’s history and origins. VNA Photo: Khánh Hòa
Among the Dao ethnic people, the bell dance is a central ritual performed during important ceremonies. For its significance, during the dance, the Dao Tien ethnic people wear traditional attire. VNA Photo: Khánh Hòa
Among the Dao ethnic people, the bell dance is a central ritual performed during important ceremonies. For its significance, during the dance, the Dao Tien ethnic people wear traditional attire. VNA Photo: Khánh Hòa
Beyond these essential components, Dao Tien ethnic women enhance their attire with intricate silver jewelry for added elegance. VNA Photo: Khánh Hòa
The elaborate and refined embroidery on Dao Tien clothing not only showcases high aesthetic value but also conveys long stories about the group’s history and origins. VNA Photo: Khánh Hòa
For Dao Tien ethnic men, traditional attire is characterized by its dominant indigo color. VNA Photo: Khánh Hòa
For Dao Tien ethnic men, traditional attire is characterized by its dominant indigo color. VNA Photo: Khánh Hòa
The uniqueness of Dao Tien attire lies in the traditional hand-embroidered patterns and their mastery of indigo dyeing techniques, which have been passed down for generations. VNA Photo: Khánh Hòa
The uniqueness of Dao Tien attire lies in the traditional hand-embroidered patterns and their mastery of indigo dyeing techniques, which have been passed down for generations. VNA Photo: Khánh Hòa
Dao ethnic people place great importance on their clothing. A typical outfit for Dao Tien women includes a blouse, headscarf, pants, belt, and leg wraps. VNA Photo: Khánh Hòa
In the old days, Dong Ho paintings were used as decorations at every home in the northern delta during the Lunar New Year festival (Tet). Hanging a Dong Ho painting in the home at the beginning of a new year was believed to bring happiness and prosperity for the family. The folk paintings have become part of Vietnamese life through generations and are now used in the modern arts, including painting, sculpture, fashion and pottery. VNA Photo: Hoàng Hiếu
The capital city of Hanoi hosted some 1 million touristsduring the nine-day Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday which began on January 25,marking a 6% increase from the previous year, according to the municipalDepartment of Tourism. International arrivals showed particularly stronggrowth, with about 142,000 visitors, representing a 15.8% rise as compared to2024. The majority of them came from China, the Republic of Korea, Taiwan(China), the US, the UK, Malaysia, India, Germany, France, and Japan. Domestictourism also saw healthy growth of 5%, with 859,000 tourist arrivals. VNAPhoto: Minh Quyết
In a vibrant display of cultural heritage, Hanoi’s relic sites of “Thang Long tu tran” (the four guarding temples of Thang Long) have become the focal point of Lunar New Year (Tet) celebrations, drawing both locals and foreigners seeking blessings for happiness and peace. “Thang Long tu tran”, comprising Bach Ma, Voi Phuc, Kim Lien, and Quan Thanh temples, have maintained their prestigious position in the cultural and historical tapestry of Hanoi. People flock to the ancient sanctuaries on the first days of the Lunar New Year to enjoy the long-standing traditions as well as embrace spiritual values that foster optimism for their journey ahead. VNA Photo: Minh Đức
Thousands gathered for the Khai ha (going down to the field) festival, the largest traditional one of the Muong ethnic people, in Phong Phu commune, Tan Lac district, Hoa Binh province on the 8th day of the Lunar New Year. The festival spotlights the vibrant cultural traditions that have been integral to the ethnics’ new year celebrations. This year, it falls on February 5. The celebration honours deities and ancestors who established the Muong territories while seeking blessings for bumper crops and prosperity in the coming year. VNA Photo: Trọng Đạt
Students at the Hanoi - Amsterdam High School for the Gifted had a meeting “Under the glorious flag of the Party” on February 3 to mark the 95th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam (February 3). VNA Photo: Thanh Tùng
As of February 3, the sixth day of the Lunar New Year of the Snake, all agencies and businesses across the country returned to work after the Tet holiday. VNA Photo
Locals in the northern province of Ha Nam joined the festival atmosphere nationwide by celebrating the Buffalo decorating contest within the annual Tich Dien (ploughing) festival on the fields of Doi Tin village, Tien Son commune of Duy Tien town, the northern province of Ha Nam on February 3 (the sixth day of the first lunar month). The contest attracted 20 artists from the region. VNA Photo: Trần Việt
Tet (Lunar New Year) is the most important traditional celebration in Vietnamese culture, a time for families to gather, reflect on the past year, and wish for the best in the new year. VNA Photo: Khánh Hòa
Hundreds of purple ‘mua’ (melastoma) flowers are entering the blooming season at B’Lao tea plantation in Loc Quang commune, Bao Lam district, Lam Dong province, with its striking deep purple bordering on the lush green oolong tea fields. These trees are planted along the edges of the tea plantation, spanning dozens of hectares. From the centre of Bao Loc City, Lam Dong Province, it takes about 20 minutes of travel towards DamBri Waterfall to reach the tea plantation and admire the purple flowers alongside the green tea hills. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Dũng
Traditionally, during the first three days of the Tet (Lunar New Year)festival, Vietnamese families go to pagodas and temples to pray for health, happiness and good fortune in the year ahead. Offerings, including flowers, incense and fruit, are given to wish for a successful year for friends and relatives. Visiting pagodas during Tet festival has become an age-old cultural tradition, and an indispensable part in Vietnamese people’s spiritual life. VNA Photo
