Vietnam Culture

Dong Thuong communal house, Minh Linh pagoda - cultural heritage, Dong Thanh, the place of worshiping two famous generals Hung Vuong and two generals of Dinh dynasty

Dong Thuong communal house worships the Four Great Vuongs: Tuan Cong Cao Linh Son Dai Vuong, Hien Cong Cao Vien Son Dai Vuong during the 18th Hung Kings, Thoo Ky Do Tho Smart, Trung Quan Chinh Truc Dung Luoc Dai Vuong Dinh Tien Dynasty King.

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The warrior woman, General Le Chan

Le Chan was A Woman General who supported to Hai Ba Trung to fight against Invader China Troops during 40-42 AD. Haiphong People consider Her as the Tutelary Spirit who Founded An Bien Village (Haiphong City Now). Le Chan Statue is made by Haiphong Factory of Bronze Casting.

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Hai Ba Trung Temple Festival in Melinh - Hanoi

The Hai Ba Trung (Trung Sisters) Temple Festival is held annually on lunar January 6 in Me Linh Commune, Me Linh District, Hanoi. It is the birthplace of the two sisters Trung Trac and Trung Nhi, two famous Vietnamese heroines who rode elephants to lead their troops to defeat the foreign invaders. Here they proclaimed themselves the new empresses after gaining independence for the country in the early years of Vietnam (40-43AD).

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Thien Mu Pagoda – The Pagoda of the Celestial Lady

Hue is the place that gathers a number of tourist attractions, especially some famous ancient pagodas of Vietnam. However, the most ancient one would go for Thien Mu Pagoda – one of the destinations that are mentioned most when tourists visit Hue.

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Tam Chuc Pagoda – The Biggest Pagoda in Vietnam

Tam Chuc Pagoda festival has attracted thousands of pilgrimages on early days of the Vietnamese Lunar New Year since its official open on 16th February 2019.

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Thay Pagoda - an interesting attraction in Hanoi

Thay Pagoda (Chua Thay means the Pagoda of Master Tu Dao Hanh) has another old name: Huong Hai (Sea of Perfume), So De. Based on the historical document, its official name is Thien Phuc Tu (Pagoda of Celestial Bliss).

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2019 National Tourism Year ends with flying colours

The 2019 National Tourism Year themed “Colour of the Sea” has ended with flying colours, as seen in the record number of international visitors and various prizes won by the country’s tourism sector.

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Ha Noi Spring Fair 2020 to highlight vegetarian food

The 2020 Spring Fair, themed “A vegan Tet (Lunar New Year Festival)”, will be held for the first time at the Viet Nam Exhibition Centre for Culture and Arts in Ha Noi from January 13-19, 2020.

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Art programmes to welcome New Year in Hanoi

A number of art programmes will be staged in Hanoi to welcome the New Year, according to the municipal Department of Culture and Sports.

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Da Lat Flower Festival wraps up in success

NDO/VNA – Colourful art show “Vu hoi hoa mua Dong” (Winter Flower Ball) at Lam Vien Square wrapped up the 8th Da Lat Flower Festival in Da Lat city in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong on December 24.

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