Update February, 22 2012 17:18:08
Russian dance to inaugurate spring
February, 20 2012 10:02:17
The tropical city will add a new name to its ever-expanding list of international festivals: Maslenitsa, or the Welcome Spring festival. As the country's economy expands, it ushers in new business opportunities and welcomes new expatriates, who bring with them their own traditions and customs.
February, 16 2012 15:51:00
Champions regroup in Da Nang
A Canadian fireworks team will light up the night sky during the opening of the 4th Da Nang International Fireworks Competition on April 29.
February, 14 2012 09:04:00
Viet Nam-Japan Friendship Association donates cherry blossom trees
A ceremony to accept 500 cherry blossom (sakura) trees from the Viet Nam-Japan Friendship Association took place in Hoa Binh Park in Ha Noi's Tu Liem District on Saturday.
February, 11 2012 11:02:16
Ben Tre prepares to go nuts
The plan to host the country's third coconut festival in the Mekong province of Ben Tre this year has been approved by Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai.
February, 07 2012 09:22:00
Thousands attend Tran Thuong fest
The Tran Thuong Temple Festival in the northern province of Ha Nam was launched on Sunday night with the participation of thousands of pilgrims.
February, 06 2012 09:46:34
Lim Festival opens with record Quan Ho singing
More than 3,500 singers performed Quan Ho folk songs at the opening of the Lim Festival in the northern province of Bac Ninh's Tien Du District on Saturday morning - the 13th day of the first lunar month.
February, 04 2012 09:11:17
Festival in Ha Nam celebrates famous general
A food-distributing festival distributing food will be held tomorrow night at the Tran Thuong Temple where 80,000 food parcels will be handed out, containing such staples as corn and rice.
February, 02 2012 17:46:47
Viet Nam attended one-week French – language Film Festival
The Vietnamese film Bi, Don't be afraid produced in 2010 is currently being screened at the 2nd French-language film festival which ends on Tuesday.
February, 02 2012 09:05:00
Whale worship still thrives
The quaint and exclusively Vietnamese custom of people in certain fishing villages worshipping whales is certainly not a thing of the past.
February, 01 2012 17:38:06
Lim festival to open with a new record
The Lim Festival will commence in the northern province of Bac Ninh on Saturday this week – the 13th day of the first lunar month. The festival is expected to reach the national record for the greatest number of people singing Quan Ho (a love duet) and wearing traditional clothes, according to Deputy General Secretary of the Association of Bac Ninh Quan Ho Lovers Vu Hong Duong.
February, 01 2012 09:57:59
Hue opens traditional Tet fest with prayer for peace
A traditional festival to pray for peace and happiness began yesterday at Huyen Tran Cultural Centre in Hue.