Hung Kings’ Death Anniversary: convergence of Vietnamese cultural values
VOV.VN - For every Vietnamese person, the Hung Kings’ Temple Festival, also known as the Hung Kings’ Death Anniversary, has become a spiritual symbol, providing a sense of origin, and the convergence of the national cultural identity and values.
Book series about General Giap released in Vietnamese, foreign languages
A book series titled “Vo Nguyen Giap – The People's General” with a Vietnamese version and five bilingual versions made debut at an event held in the northwestern province of Dien Bien on April 17, on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory.
Traditional cake making contest commemorates Hung Kings - nation’s founders
VOV.VN - A contest of making Banh Chung (square glutinous rice cake), and Banh Giay (round glutinous rice cake) was launched in the northern province of Phu Tho on April 16 ahead of the Hung Kings Temple Festival 2024.
Vietnam prioritises the protection of intangible cultural heritage
Vietnam will prioritise the protection of intangible cultural heritage at risk of fading away or being lost, and those of ethnic communities living in far-flung areas, according a newly-issued Government decree.
100 local and foreign artists to perform for free at jazz music festival
VOV.VN - More than 100 domestic and foreign artists are set to take part in the first international jazz festival to be held in the southcentral province of Khanh Hoa later this month.
Logo for Dien Bien Phu Victory’s 70th anniversary approved
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on April 15 approved the logo to be used in all communications activities for the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory.
Vietnamese abroad commemorate Hung Kings
Overseas Vietnamese communities all over the world are holding events on the occasion of the Hung Kings Commemoration Day, which is observed annually on the 10th day of the third lunar month, and falls on April 18 this year.
Palanquin procession held to commemorate nation’s ancestors - Hung Kings
VOV.VN - Villagers of localities in the northern midland province of Phu Tho held a kiệu (palanquin) procession on April 15 to commemorate the nation’s ancestors – Hung Kings - as part of the 2024 Hung Kings Temple Festival.
A Taste of Sweden in Hanoi with renowned Chef Erik Videgård
More than 300 students enjoyed a taste of Sweden on April 13 thanks to renowned Swedish chef Erik Videgård.
Phu Tho ceremony commemorates Vietnam’s legendary ancestors
The Party organisation, authorities and people of the northern midland province of Phu Tho, on behalf of Vietnamese people at home and abroad, on April 14 organised a ceremony to commemorate Father Lac Long Quan and Mother Au Co, said to be the legendary ancestors of Vietnam.