A street festival themed “Colours of culture” has been recently held as part of the Hue International Arts Festival Week 2024 from June 7-12. The festival drew 16 domestic and international art troupes with special performances.
A traditional dance and royal performance at Ngo Mon (Noon Gate) in the imperial capital sparked the opening ceremony of the Hue Festival 2024 on June 7, marking one of the most successful cultural events organised in Hue city for 24 years.
These days, Hue city, Thua Thien-Hue province, is buzzing with excitement as preparations for the upcoming festival season are in full swing. Residents and local business establishments are eagerly anticipating the Hue International Arts Festival Week 2024, which will take place from June 7 to 12.
The Hue International Arts Festival Week 2024 will get underway for the first time at Kien Trung Palace, Hue Imperial Citadel (the central province of Thua Thien-Hue) from June 7-12, featuring spectacular and impressive performances by both domestic and foreign art troupes.
Over its 24 years, the Hue Festival has established itself as a distinctive cultural and art brand and a unique space for cultural exchange between Vietnam and international friends.
Dating back to the 17th century, bronze casting in Ngu Xa village is regarded as one of the four premier crafts in the ancient Thang Long imperial citadel. Today, this village continues to steadfastly uphold its craft in the flow of history.
The southern province of Ba Ria - Vung Tau is implementing solutions to develop key tourist markets while intensifying efforts to promote its tourism products to international visitors.
Trung Khanh, a border region in the northern province of Cao Bang, offers a breathtaking landscape of verdant hills and clear rivers. As autumn ushers in the harvest season, the area takes on a golden glow along its winding roads.
Kieu Ky village in Hanoi’s Gia Lam district is renowned for its unique craft of gold leaf making, where just 3.75 grams of gold are beaten into 980 thin leaves that can cover over one square meter—a skill unmatched by modern industry.
The excavation team at the Vuon Chuoi archaeological site in Hanoi’s Hoai Duc district on October 18 announced significant preliminary findings, including evidence from the pre-Dong Son period dating back to 4,000 BC.
The 8th session of the 15th National Assembly adopted a resolution on the election of Luong Cuong, Politburo member, Permanent member of the 13th-tenure Party Central Committee’s Secretariat, and NA deputy of the 15th tenure, as President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam for the 2021 - 2026 term.
The 8th session of the 15th National Assembly opened at the National Assembly House in Hanoi on the morning of October 21.
In recent years, modern Vietnamese calligraphy has started to thrive in various regions throughout the country, evolving into a movement with robust development.
Vietnamese women are playing an increasingly vital role in the nation’s development and progress. Balancing public responsibilities with domestic duties, they are not only the heart of the family, but also making meaningful contributions to the country’s development.
Hanoi boasts a rich and diverse cultural heritage shaped over millennia. Today, the city leads the country in the number of both tangible and intangible cultural assets, with thousands of monuments, vibrant festivals, and traditional craft villages, many recognised by UNESCO.
The over-200-year-old Hanoi Flag Tower stands as one of the most remarkable historical landmarks within the Thang Long Imperial Citadel Complex. More than a symbol of the capital, it serves as a testament to the city's fierce resistance against French colonialism, embodying the enduring strength and resilience of generations of Hanoians.
Lao National Assembly President and Chair of AIPA-45 Saysomphone Phomvihane on October 17 welcomed and held talks with National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man, who is on an official visit to Laos and attending the 45th General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly.
A solemn opening of the 10th National Congress of the Vietnam Fatherland Front for the 2024-2029 term took place in Hanoi on the morning of October 17. Themed "Unity - Democracy - Innovation - Creativity - Development," the congress saw the participation of 1,052 official delegates representing various social classes, ethnic groups, religions, the armed forces, overseas Vietnamese, and grassroots Front officials.
Since September 19, 1995, the National Assembly of Vietnam has officially become a member of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Organization (AIPO), the predecessor of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA). The National Assembly of Vietnam has increasingly taken proactive and positive steps to contribute to the development of the regional inter-parliamentary organisation, supporting, assisting, and sharing experiences with new members in the process of joining AIPA.
Over 43 years with eight national congresses, the Vietnam Fatherland Front has continuously innovated its activities and operational methods, while constantly promoting its role in the nation’s revolutionary cause during the new era.
As the late Autumn brings a slight chill in the air, the highlands of Bac Yen district in the northern mountainous province of Son La are covered in golden hues. The rice terraces, heavy with grain, cascade down the hillsides and valleys, signaling prosperity and peace for the local Hmong people. The beauty of the season is also the attractive time for nature explorers and lovers.
The Muong Thanh rice fields in Dien Bien district, Dien Bien province, span approximately 140 square kilometers and extend over 20 kilometers. Boasting an average yield of 6-7 tons per hectare, they are regarded as the largest rice granary in the northwest region.
On the morning of October 13 in Hanoi, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held talks with Chinese Premier Li Qiang and witnessed the signing ceremony of cooperation documents between Vietnam and China.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a ceremony to welcome Chinese Premier Li Qiang on his official visit to Vietnam at the Presidential Palace on the morning of October 13.
Many international tourists often liken Sa Pa in Lao Cai province to a captivating symphony, blending the beauty of nature with the rich culture of the mountainous Northwest. Here, visitors can immerse themselves in vast, poetic landscapes and majestic scenery, while also experiencing the vibrant traditions and lifestyles of various ethnic minorities.
