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Traditional festivals - Strategic resources driving tourism development

Across many localities, festivals are evolving beyond traditional cultural gatherings into drivers of heritage-based economic development. This transformation both preserves cultural values and enhances the competitiveness of local tourism destinations.

Party chief urges completion of institutional framework for modern sports development

Unique Cham irrigation work in central Vietnam

Exhibition spotlights highland women’s role in climate-resilient ecotourism

Ceremony marks 95th Anniversary of Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union

Hanoi hosts concert to welcome Lunar New Year

The concert served as a New Year greeting, conveying hopes and aspirations for a year of new achievements, with musical works praising the peaceful beauty of Vietnam, honouring the glorious Party and great President Ho Chi Minh, and celebrating the vibrant spirit of spring across the country.

Buffalo body-painting competition delights festival-goers

A buffalo body-painting competition took place on February 22 (the sixth day of the first lunar month of the Year of the Horse) as part of the Doi Son ploughing festival 2026. The event was a distinctive activity that added an artistic highlight to the festival.

Bringing Chuon Village scroll heritage to the world

Once a distinctive form of traditional calligraphic folk art from Hue that fell into obscurity for more than a decade, Chuon Village scroll prints are now experiencing a strong revival thanks to the persistent efforts of young people determined to restore the heritage. Reviving this art form not only honours the nation’s long-standing historical and cultural values but also creates a special attraction for international visitors during the vibrant Lunar New Year season.

Enhancing Vietnamese language skills for preschool children in the border highland commune of Pa Tan

Implementing the Government’s project on “Strengthening Vietnamese for preschool and primary students in ethnic minority areas,” Trung Chai Preschool in Pa Tan commune, Lai Chau province, has applied various creative and effective methods tailored to local cultural life. Children regularly practise reading, speaking and writing, while taking part in folk games and outdoor activities to enhance language acquisition and daily communication skills, helping them confidently enter new learning environments. Photo: Quy Trung – VNA

Da Nang welcomes cruise tourists in first days of Lunar New Year

On February 19, 2026 (the third day of the Lunar New Year), the cruise ship Seabourn Encore, operated by Tan Hong Travel Company, docked at Tien Sa Port in Da Nang, carrying more than 1,000 people, including 580 tourists from the United Kingdom, France and the United States, along with nearly 500 crew members. Photo: Tran Le Lam – VNA

Crowds enjoy spring outings around Hoan Kiem Lake

On the afternoon of February 19, 2026 (the third day of the Lunar New Year of Binh Ngo), crowds flocked to streets surrounding Hoan Kiem Lake, creating a vibrant spring atmosphere in the cool and pleasant weather. Numerous domestic and international visitors joined the festive spirit, enjoying Hanoi’s distinctive cultural space in the early days of the year. Photo: Hoang Hieu – VNA

Phu Tho’s early-spring festivals honour national founders and heroes

A solemn incense-offering ceremony was recently held in the northern province of Phu Tho, in remembrance of Au Co, the legendary mother of the Vietnamese nation.

Spring pilgrimage to Thang Long’s four guarding temples

“Thang Long tu tran” (the four guarding temples of Thang Long) are four ancient and sacred temples of the former imperial capital (now Hanoi). At the beginning of the Lunar New Year, visitors come to offer incense and pray for health, good fortune, and peace, while paying tribute to the deities who safeguarded the ancient citadel. By tradition, the pilgrimage follows an East–West–South–North order, beginning at Bach Ma Temple, then proceeding to Voi Phuc Temple, Kim Lien Temple, and finally Quan Thanh Temple.

Dong Ky communal house in Bac Ninh preserves ancient architecture

Built during the Ly Dynasty (1009- 1225), Dong Ky communal house in Dong Nguyen ward, Bac Ninh province has withstood the test of time, wars, and several restoration efforts, while still preserving its traditional architectural features.

Ethnic cultural identity promoted amid integration

The northwestern mountainous province of Lai Chau is home to 20 ethnic groups, each adding a unique cultural colour to the province’s rich human landscape. Amid deepening integration, local communities continue to preserve and promote traditional cultural values, turning culture into an inner strength and a solid foundation for sustainable development.

Towering Buddha statue at a pagoda in An Giang province

Nestled amid the majestic mountains, Kim Tien Pagoda in Tinh Bien ward, An Giang province, is a distinctive spiritual destination in the Seven Mountains (Bay Nui) region. The pagoda’s most striking feature is the 24-metre-tall Amitabha Buddha statue, solemnly positioned atop the main hall, rising prominently against the sky and the surrounding mountain ranges.

Hue royal apricot blossoms evolve from imperial pastime to industry

At a time when industrial yellow apricot trees and mass production dominate the market, Hue quietly preserves something more precious than gold: royal apricot blossoms (hoang mai). More than just a Tet flower, Hue’s royal apricot blossoms are emerging as a trend-setting economic sector, where preserved genetic sources, imperial heritage, and the refined aesthetics of the former capital combine to create a value no other apricot-growing region can replicate.

Party leader attends launch of tree planting festival in Hanoi

Each locality must select right species to cultivate in right locations, ensure tight and long-term management, and foster a love for nature in the community, especially the younger generation, the Party leader demanded.

YADEA to open 100-million-USD e-motorbike factory in Bac Ninh

The facility, located in Tan Hung Industrial Park, represents the first phase of the company’s investment and forms part of its broader expansion in Southeast Asia. YADEA says the plant is intended to strengthen its manufacturing capacity in Vietnam and support growing demand for electric two-wheelers.

Admiring sublime moments of Hanoi capital

Hanoi has long been a sanctuary for photography enthusiasts, offering effortless opportunities to capture breathtaking scenes. It is a tapestry of light and fragrance, a living breath of a capital city steeped in a millennium of heritage.

Calligraphy seeking: A cherished spring tradition in Vietnam

Spring in Vietnam is not only a season of renewal and reunion, but also a time for refined cultural traditions. Among the most cherished Lunar New Year pastimes, as reflected in the old saying “First calligraphy, second paintings, third ceramics, fourth woodcraft,” calligraphy holds a special place in Vietnamese culture.

Te Tieu traditional puppet performance attracts locals and tourists in Hanoi

On February 18, 2026 (the second day of the Lunar New Year of Binh Ngo), a traditional puppet performance by the Te Tieu puppet guild was held at Ho Van Space, part of the Special National Relic Site of Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature) in Hanoi, attracting a large number of residents and visitors. Photo: Khanh Hoa – VNA

Vietnamese New Year calligraphy tradition

Requesting calligraphy at the beginning of the Lunar New Year is a long-standing cultural tradition of the Vietnamese people. It reflects respect for knowledge, the spirit of learning, and aspirations for a prosperous and fortunate new year. Each character is both a wish and a reminder to strive for better values in life. Photo: Khanh Hoa – VNA

Hanoi ranks among best street food cities in Asia

Hanoi has been listed among the top 10 Asian cities with the best street food, according to Time Out magazine.

Peach blossoms light up Sin Suoi Ho tourism village

Peach blossoms are now in full bloom across hillsides, village paths and traditional Hmong homes in the community-based tourism village of Sin Suoi Ho in Lai Chau province, creating a vivid spring landscape that draws visitors to the area.