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The north-western mountainous province of Lai Chau has implemented various measures to boost local living standards in line with the provincial Party Committee’s resolution on sustainable poverty alleviation for 2021 – 2023. The resolution includes support policies to encourage agro-forestry-fishery development and technology use in agricultural production. VNA Photo: Quy Trung

Similar to women from other ethnic communities, the Muong ethnic people have their own unique outfits, with the outer blouse showcasing a variety of vibrant colours from Muong regions. VNA Photo: Trong Dat

The Cham Brahman people in the south-central province of Ninh Thuan celebrate the traditional Kate Festival annually. The festival draws a large number of local residents and tourists. The festival begins with traditional rituals, including the procession of Goddess Po Ina Nagar, who taught the Cham people to grow rice, weave cloth, and raise livestock, helping them have a prosperous life. It is followed by spectacular art performances by Cham men and women in colourful traditional attire. The audience wis treated to graceful fan dances accompanied by the rhythmic beats of the Paranung drums and the melodic tunes of the Saranai flutes. Everything blends together, creating a lively and captivating festive atmosphere that enchants everyone. VNA Photo

Pa Khom Bay, a natural gem formed by the Ban Chat Hydropower Reservoir, is nestled in Pha Mu commune, Than Uyen district, Lai Chau province. Located about 30 kilometers from the centre of Than Uyen District, the bay is characterised by its crystal-clear blue water surrounded by lush green forests and towering limestone mountains. Pa Khom Bay is not only visually stunning but also offers a cool climate and fresh air all year round, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers. Visitors can enjoy activities such as swimming in the clear water, kayaking, or renting a motorboat to explore the bay’s beautiful scenery. Camping by the lake, surrounded by majestic natural beauty, provides a memorable experience for those who visit. VNA Photo: Quý Trung

Hanoi commenced a measles vaccination campaign at health stations in the districts of Long Bien, Phu Xuyen, Phuc Tho, Thuong Tin, Dong Anh, Hoai Duc and Thach That and Son Tay township on October 14. The campaign will be rolled out in other localities in the coming days. As many as 70,000 people will get the measles jabs in this campaign, including children aged 1-5 living in the city and healthcare workers at risks of exposure to the virus who have not received full vaccine dosage. Up to 95% of children aged 1-5 and health workers are expected to be vaccinated against measles and rubella this year. Photo: Minh Quyet - VNA

An Giang is home to more than 3,000 households with 15.327 people, accounting for nearly 0.7 percent of the province’s population. As one of the province’s four largest ethnic groups along with the Kinh, the Hoa and the Khmer, the community mostly reside in Phu Tan, Chau Phu, Chau Thanh, and An Phu districts and Tan Chau town, and live mainly on traditional brocade weaving, cattle farming and fishing. Photo: Manh Linh - VNA

Lo Lo women have a long tradition of teaching their children how to choose materials and sew traditional costumes and decorations. The small population of the Lo Lo ethnic group lives in remote, isolated mountain areas of Ha Giang northern province and has a strong sense of culture, still dressing in traditional clothing. Lo Lo women have a long tradition of teaching their children how to choose materials and sew traditional costumes and decorations. Photo: Nam Thai - VNA

The highlands district of Mu Cang Chai in northern Yen Bai are a favorite destination for many tourists during the rice harvest season (from September to October every year). Especially, when coming to Mang Mu village, Mo De commune, visitors will have chance to see a unique corn house built by Giang A Sua, a native Mong person living in the area, in 2017. The house was built with thousands of golden corn cobs carefully tied and hung all over the house. Photo: Tuan Anh - VNA

Farmers in the northern mountainous province of Son La are rushed off their feet these days as they work to harvest docynia indica, a fruit known in Vietnamese as ‘son tra’ or ‘tao meo’. Originally a wild plant, son tra has become one of the main crops contributing to poverty reduction for people in Son La province. Son tra tastes both sweet and sour, and is a valuable component of many medicines. Son tra can also be used to make juice, wine, or jam. Bac Yen district is now home to 2,600 hectares of “son tra”, which yield some 1,900 tonnes per year. In recent years, Bac Yen district has carried out a wide range of measures to develop “son tra” areas. It has also worked with relevant authorities to improve the quality of “son tra” through crossbreeding, while zoning off land for the tree. VNA Photo: Quang Quyet

Dinh Cong village in Hanoi has been nurturing a traditional craft since the sixth century: silversmithing (dau bac). The story of the silvercraft village began before the Ly Dynasty, when three brothers from the Tran family went to Dinh Cong village and taught the villagers to make silver jewellery. Passing it down from generation to generation, the village became one of the four most elite craft villages in Thang Long citadel. Dau bac requires a silversmith to be patient and skillful. To make a complete silver product, the craftsman must go through a number of steps, including designing a pattern by hand, burning silver, handling silver, spinning silver into threads, shaping each product, polishing and lightening the product. Unlike mass-produced silver products, dau bac products are made by hand so each item is very elaborate. It takes about three days to finish an item like a ring, necklace and earrings while a silver painting needs months to complete. VNA Photo

A grand ceremony was held in Hanoi on October 10 to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the capital city’s Liberation Day (October 10, 1954-2024). Prominent at the event were Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man, President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee Do Van Chien, and others. VNA Photo

A ceremony was held in Hanoi on October 9 to inaugurate apaediatric hospital on the 70th anniversary of the capital city's liberation. TheHanoi Children’s Hospital is the capital city’s first paediatric hospital,featuring 24 specialised departments. The project's first stage includes asix-storey building with two main areas: one for medical check-ups and one forinpatient treatment with 200 beds. VNA Photo: Minh Quyết

Located in Muong Phang commune, Dien Bien district, the position of Pa Khoang lake is very convenient, near the road 279, about 20 km from Dien Bien Phu city, linking Dien Bien Phu city with Muong Phang historical and cultural forest where the relics of the Command of Dien Bien Phu compaign remains. The total area of 2,400 ha, in which 1,320 ha of forest area, 300 ha of farming land, 150 ha of basic construction, and 600 ha of water surface area (the lake contains about 37.2 million m3 of water), the Pa Khoang tourist complex has many favourable conditions for tourist activities such as diverse plants, various topography, mountainous tropical weather, etc. Photo: Xuan Tu – VNA

The annual National Digital Transformation Day (October 10) aims to speed up the implementation of national digital transformation tasks, contributing to effectively realising the National Digital Transformation Programme until 2025 with a vision to 2030. It is also part of efforts to raise public awareness of the role, significance and benefits of digital transformation, while encouraging the engagement of the whole political system and all people in the work. VNA Photo

The fifth buckwheat flower festival has been in full bloom in the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang since mid-November with various cultural activities to last through December. Themed “Pink color on karst plateau”, the event this year will not only highlight local buckwheat flowers, which come into full bloom these days, but also highlight local tourism products. The festival is held annually in the middle of November in the centre of Dong Van district, when immense field of buckwheat flower comes into full bloom. Photo: VNA

If you have found your way to Mekong delta, you cannot afford to miss floating markets or “Cho Noi". This type of market can be found in most provinces of Mekong delta. If you have found your way to Mekong delta, you cannot afford to miss floating markets or “Cho Noi". This type of market can be found in most provinces of Mekong delta and some big and famous floating markets are Cai Rang, Phong Dien (CanTho City), Nga Nam (Soc Trang) , Nga Bay (Hau Giang). Floating markets have existed for a long time in the region. It basically is a market where people sell and buy products above water. Photo: VNA

The coastal province of Ninh Thuan is the grape capital of Vietnam, with a total area of over 1,000 hectares. In addition to selling grapes to traders, Ninh Thuan’s growers also open their vineyards to tourists, with images of local vineyards laden with fruit as beautiful as those in Europe, creating a “fever” on social networks. The vineyards within Thai An grape village have been attracting tourists with their delicious grapes. Visitors can take photos and pick and enjoy grapes and other local specialties. The village has more than 200 hectares of grapes, including red, green, pink, and candy grapes. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn and discover the different grape varieties and growing techniques and can buy their favourite varieties to plant. Photo: Nguyen Thanh – VNA

The Mekong Delta province of An Giang hosted its annual Bay Nui (Seven Mountains) ox racing festival in Tinh Bien township on September 29. This year marked the 24th instalment of the event, with 64 pairs of oxen from An Giang and Kien Giang provinces competing in the race. The festival is part of the Sene Dolta, one of the most important annual festivals of the Khmer community in the southwest region, along with Chol Chnam Thmay (New Year) and Ooc Oom Bok, a festival honouring the moon for a good harvest. Photo: Cong Mao – VNA

Dinh A Ngui, a man of the Bahnar ethnic group in the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai is Chairman of A Ngui tourism service company limited in Gia Lai province. He attaches importance to community-based tourism, improving tourism services at ethnic villages and spiritual sites to preserve traditional culture. Photo: Hong Diep - VNA

Vietnam has obtained certain successes in illiteracy eradication, and efforts are still maintained to push ahead with the task. The International Literacy Day is observed on September 8 every year. In Vietnam, the literacy rates at Level 1 (completing Phase 1 of the illiteracy eradication programme and engaging in continuing education after acquiring literacy skills) and Level 2 (completing Phase 2 of the illiteracy eradication programme and engaging in continuing education after acquiring the skills) among people aged 15 - 60 currently stand at 98.85% and 97.29%, respectively. Photo: Quý Trung - VNA