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Charm of Hon Thien mural village on shores of Nai Lagoon in Khanh Hoa

Located by the 1,200-hectare Nai Lagoon, Hon Thien mural village (Xuan Hai Commune, Khanh Hoa Province) captivates visitors with its rustic beauty. Forty murals painted on local homes vividly depict the lives of fishermen, traditional customs, and the natural landscapes of southern Khanh Hoa. The village is an ideal destination for art lovers seeking tranquility and a glimpse into the coastal cultural heritage. Photo: Nguyễn Thành – VNA

New heart lungs and hope after Vietnam's landmark transplant

Thanh Hoa renews Party membership cards based on national population database

PM praises village chief’s brave actions in rescuing residents from flash flood

Hanoi’s Seraphin waste-to-energy plant - a new solution to environmental challenges

Lai Chau– Convergence of cultures

Lai Chau isa Northwestern mountainous province of Vietnam where 20 ethnic groups live, including4 groups with populations of less than 10,000 people. Each has maintained its ownunique cultural identity over the passing years. Today, let’s explore Lai Châu -a place of diverse cultures amid the Northwest mountains.

‘Xam on the bus’ relives memoriesof Hanoi before 1990s

Trams travelled along thestreets of downtown Hanoi prior to the 1990s. Passengers were familiar with “Xam”melodies, a folk singing genre in the Tonkin region. Now that trams are longgone from the city, people can turn back time to watch a special performance ona night tour called “Xam on the bus”.

Vietnam’s gender equality index sees impressive growth

Many delegates expressed their admiration for Vietnam’s impressive progress in gender equality indices during discussions on the sidelines of the 7th session of the 15th National Assembly, with efforts to date serving as a crucial foundation for achieving further gender equality goals.

Vietnam take off

The Vietnam team opened the first day of competitions in Taekwondo on May 16, 2022 with a gold in the Freestyle Poomsae event, mixed team category. Photo: Minh Quyet – VNA

Saint Giong Festival – World Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

The Saint Giong Festival has been evaluated by domestic and foreign researchers as the most unique among the 8,000 traditional folk festivals of Vietnam with special cultural and religious values. For this reason, the festival has been recognized by UNESCO as a world intangible cultural heritage of humanity. The Giong Festival is held annually in Phu Dong village, Gia Lam district, Hanoi, between the seventh and ninth day of the fourth lunar month to commemorate Saint Giong, a local hero who sacrificed his life to defeat invaders. Photo: VNA

Terraced rice fields - Typical cultural feature of northern mountainous region

Terraced rice fields are a unique type of farming of ethnic minorities in many northern mountainous provinces. They bring prosperous seasons, help people ensure food security, and are also a special type of cultural heritage, emmerging as a typical, attractive tourism product to lure domestic and foreign visitors. Photo: TTXVN

Xoan singing - an intangible cultural heritage of humanity

Xoan singing comes from the northern province of Phu Tho, and is practised in front of communal halls at spring festivals. It is said to have appeared about 4,000 years ago, during the time of legendary Hung Kings. Xoan singing was recognised as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity from UNESCO. Photo: VNA

Ninh Binh Tourism Week 2024: The Yellow Colour of Tam Coc - Trang An

The Ninh Binh Tourism Week 2024 themed “The Yellow Colour of Tam Coc - Trang An” features various special activities that will satisfy visitors to the northern province between June 1 - 8.

Dien Bien Phu Victory: A Triumph of Vietnamese Resolve and Intelligence

At 5.30pm on May 7, 1954, the “Determined to Fight, Determined to Win” flag of the Vietnam People’s Army was raised on the top of the command bunker of French General De Castries, marking the end of 56 days and nights of steadfast, brave, and ingenious fighting by our soldiers and people. The Dien Bien Phu Campaign was a complete victory - a triumph that “resounded across the five continents and shook the world.”