Hanoi’s bamboo tug-of-war brings warmth to winter days
At Ba Temple in Hanoi’s Da Phuc Commune, a centuries-old bamboo tug-of-war ritual-recognized by UNESCO, continues to anchor community identity, transforming physical endurance into a living expression of Vietnamese cultural heritage.
25 Jan, 04:49 PMWeekend music brings Jazz to Hanoi’s historic core
On this Sunday afternoon, Hanoi will slow to a gentler pace when live jazz fills a lakeside garden, turning the weekend calm into a shared cultural experience.
25 Jan, 11:23 AMCulture at the heart of Vietnam’s new development path
The 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam is placing high expectations on cultural development as an endogenous resource for the nation.
23 Jan, 09:50 PMTonight: Hanoi lights up with cultural spectacle and fireworks for 14th Party Congress
The music and fireworks display is expected to turn Hanoi into a focal point for residents and visitors on Friday night.
23 Jan, 11:31 AMKorean media name Phu Quoc as the destination that embodies movement in 2026
As the Lunar New Year holiday of 2026 approaches, Korean media have observed a clear shift in outbound travel preferences among Korean travelers. Instead of distant metropolises or overly crowded destinations, many are now opting for journeys that are “far enough to feel a seasonal change, yet convenient enough to start the new year in a calm and positive way”, with Phu Quoc rising as a leading choice.
22 Jan, 10:07 PMYear of the Horse celebrated at Hanoi spring art exhibition
A Lunar New Year highlight in Hanoi’s Old Quarter invites travelers to experience Vietnam’s springtime spirit through art, heritage and the enduring symbolism of the horse.
22 Jan, 10:01 PMKumquat Bonsai finds new expression for Tet
Along the Red River in Hanoi, artisans in Tu Lien village are preparing kumquat trees for the 2026 Lunar New Year, transforming carefully cultivated plants into living symbols of prosperity, craftsmanship and tradition.
22 Jan, 01:47 PMVietnam’s Lunar New Year stamps carry cultural message beyond Tet
Vietnam has released the 2026 Year of the Horse commemorative stamp set, using the annual Tet as a platform to project cultural identity and support its creative industries.
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