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Thanks to the national target programme on socio-economic development of ethnic-inhabited and mountainous areas, the life of Cong ethnic people in Pa Thom border commune, Dien Bien district (Dien Bien province) has had remarkable changes. Infrastructure works such as roads, cultural houses, safe water systems, and many solid houses have been built. The rate of poor and near-poor households of Cong people in Dien Bien district has decreased from 90% (in 2016) to about 40%. VNA Photo: Xuân Tư

Directive No. 40-CT/TW of the Party Central Committee's Secretariat on strengthening the Party's leadership towards social policy credit has served as a new wind that creates breakthroughs for social policy credit. Over the past 10 years, loan support from the Vietnam Bank for Social Policies (VBSP) has met the needs for capital of the poor and social policy beneficiaries across the country, contributing to the socio-economic development of localities. VNA Photo: Trần Việt

The Mekong Delta province of An Giang on March 19 held a ceremony to celebrate the recognition of its Festival of the Ba Chua Xu Goddess at Sam Mountain as a UNESCO intangible cultural heritage. The Festival of the Ba Chua Xu Goddess, held from the 22nd to 27th of the fourth lunar month, is one of the biggest religious events in the south. The festival is celebrated by the Kinh, Khmer, Cham, and Hoa ethnic groups in Chau Doc city to express gratitude to the goddess for her protection of the people's prosperity, health, and peace. It features a palanquin procession, a bathing ceremony to change the clothes and jewelry of the statue of the goddess and the preparation and presentation of offerings. VNA Photo: Thanh Sang

Ha Giang is rapidly becoming a must-visit destination for international tourists, renowned for its breathtaking mountain passes and majestic natural landscapes. The northern mountainous province is especially popular for motorbike adventure tours lasting five to six days, offering visitors an authentic experience by stopping at local towns and ethnic minority villages. In 2025, Ha Giang has seen a surge in interest of tourists from the US, the Republic of Korea (RoK), and Taiwan (China), with Korean visitors showing the strongest growth in search volume. According to Vu Ngoc Lam, Country Director of Agoda Vietnam, this trend reflects a growing global preference for immersive and adventure travel experiences. VNA Photo: Khánh Hòa

Ta Xua peak in Ban Cong commune, Tram Tau district, the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai, was coated in thick frost from the night of March 18 until 7:30 am on March 19. Frost typically forms on Ta Xua Peak before the Lunar New Year. The appearance of the rare phenonmena in mid-March is unprecedented. This marks the third time frost has appeared on Ta Xua Peak since the start of the year. Photo by courtesy/VNA

The 250m deep Nightmare sinkhole, with a mysterious underground river inside, is part of the Hung Thoong cave system in the Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park in the central province of Quang Binh. Ziplining across this deep sinkhole is an exciting experience for adventurous tourists. Photo by courtersy/VNA

Cham Phtrong Festival, which is associated with the worship of the Thunder God, is one of the most significant festivals of the O Du ethnic people in Vang Mon village, Tuong Duong district, Nghe An province. In their beliefs, the first thunderclap of the year marks the beginning of a new year. With the hope of peace for the village, favourable weather, bountiful harvests, and good health for all, the New Year Thunder Festival features unique rituals that embody the distinct cultural identity of the O Du people. VNA Photo: Xuân Tiến

The "choc troi" (sky-high) pho and stir-fried pho combo (Pho Landmark81), crafted by chefs at Vinpearl Landmark 81, Autograph Collection in Ho Chi Minh City, offers a unique culinary experience. Diners can savour Vietnam’s traditional pho while taking in panoramic views of the City from above. VNA Photo: Hồng Đạt

Doctor Nguyen Van Hiep was assigned to be in charge of the Den Sang Commune Health Station, Bat Xat district, the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai, a difficult place with more than 98% of the population being Dao ethnic people. Although the area is a poor and disadvantaged commune of Bat Xat district, the roads are extremely difficult to travel, especially in the rainy season, but with his love for the profession and the people, Doctor Nguyen Van Hiep becomes a reliable support for the local ethnic people whenever they are sick. In addition to examining and treating diseases, Dr. Hiep also educates people about health care, disease prevention, and advice on the first 1,000 days of life for newborns...VNA Photo: Minh Đức

Nam Cum village is only about 50 kilometres from the center of Dien Bien Phu city (Dien Bien province), yet it is home to about 1,200 ancient ban flowers. Every March, the ancient ban (Bauhinia) forest in Nam Cum enters full bloom with pure white petals, transforming the village’s landscape to the scenery comparable to that of a fairy tale. Passes, mountains and roads leading to the village are filled with the soft flowers of pure white with a pinkish hue. The beautiful scenery of ancient white ban forests, winding roads, and pristine villages on majestic mountain slopes will be an unforgettable experience for visitors coming to Dien Bien province. VNA Photo: Xuân Tư

The Buon Don Elephant Festival kicked off in the Central Highlands’ province of Dak Lak on March 12, as part of the ongoing 9th Buon Ma Thuot Coffee Festival. The elephant festival features numerous activities such as a ceremony praying for health, a make-up contest, a buffet, and a bathing ceremony for the elephants. VNA Photo: Tuấn Anh

Ha Tinh province has established more than 210 youth teams to help local people with basic knowledge and skills of information technology as part of activities during the Youth Month 2025. Photo by courtesy/VNA

Tương Bần (Ban soya sauce) has been a delicacy of northern Vietnam since the end of the 19th century. It is a delicacy found in Ban Yen Nhan Ward in My Hao Town, Hung Yen province. VNA Photo

Che Cu Nha commune is known for its traditional craft ofweaving brocade. The majority of the locals here dress in traditional costumesmade from fabric woven from fibers of the flax plant, with decorative patternscreated using the beeswax drawing technique. The Mong employ melted beeswax todraw on the fabric's surface, covering the desired parts. After the drawing,the fabric is dyed and boiled in water. During the boiling process, the beeswaxmelts into the boiling water, revealing the intricate patterns. VNA Photo: ĐinhThùy

Located 10km south of Phan Rang-Thap Cham city, a beautiful seaweed field stretching more than 2km along a beach in Tu Thien village, Ninh Thuan province has become a magnet for tourists. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Thành

International Women’s Day (March 8) marks a significant milestone in the history of the struggle for gender equality and women’s happiness in society. It is also a day when half of the world honours the contributions and efforts by mothers, sisters, and girls. In Vietnam, March 8 has become a driving force for generations of Vietnamese women to continuously bring into play their intellect, contribute to society, and help build a nation of sustainable development. VNA Photo

Thai ethnic, one of three largest ethnic groups in the northwestern province of Dien Bien, is striving to preserve their traditional brocade weaving. Visitors to Thai people’s homes will discover the remarkable craftsmanship of Thai women, who skilfully weave a variety of brocade products, such as pillowcases, bedsheets, blankets, bags, and clothing. Thai brocade fabric stands out among similar offerings from other ethnic groups for its colours, including red, black, purple, white, and green. The weaving skill of Thai people is passed from generations to generations, between mothers and daughters, to uphold not only the ways to make their own clothes, but also their rich tradition. VNA Photo: Xuân Tư

The Can Gio mangrove forest has been miraculously revivedafter nearly half a century of restoration and development. It is considered a“green carbon sink, green lung”, creating a solid green wall to protect theenvironment for Ho Chi Minh City and neighboring localities. VNA Photo: Hồng Đạt

A gong and xoang festival celebrating the rich cultural heritage of ethnic groups recently took place in Kon Tum, a province in Vietnam's Central Highlands. Featuring captivating performances by artisan groups, the event immersed audiences in the vibrant traditions, rituals, and festive spirit of Kon Tum’s ethnic communities. VNA Photo: Khoa Chương

V-ORGANIC Organic Agricultural Cooperative in Quyet Chien commune, Tan Lac district, Hoa Binh province develops vegetables production following an organic, safe, and environmentally friendly chain. The cooperative's production area covers ​​nearly 8 hectares with net houses, helping to minimize harmful pests. VNA Photo: Trọng Đạt