VOV.VN - The Han River in Da Nang city lit up on the evening of May 2 as the spectacular gala named “Tổ Quốc Bình Yên” (Peaceful Fatherland) transformed the city into a massive open-air stage celebrating peace, unity, and national pride.

VOV.VN - Vietnam witnessed a sharp surge in domestic travel and leisure demand during the April 30–May 1 holiday period, with tourist attractions, entertainment complexes and public spaces across the country reporting exceptionally high visitor numbers, in some cases reaching local overload levels.

VOV.VN - Thinh Long Parish Church in Ninh Binh province, one of the oldest and most notable religious landmarks in northern Vietnam’s Red River Delta, was first built in the early 20th century and rebuilt three times, reflecting its enduring history and a distinctive blend of Asian and European architecture.

VOV.VN - The Ha Long Carnival 2026 took place in Ha Long ward, Quang Ninh province, with the participation of approximately 80,000 local people and visitors, reinforcing Ha Long’s position as one of Vietnam’s leading tourism and festival destinations.

VOV.VN - These days, national flags can be seen widely across city streets. From high-rise balconies to modest townhouses, red flags with a yellow star flies in the sun, a familiar sight in daily life.

VOV.VN - Major highways and gateways out of Hanoi were overwhelmed on April 29 by a surge in traffic as thousands of people left the capital ahead of the Reunification Day (April 30) and International Workers' Day (May 1) holiday, which this year lasts four consecutive days.

VOV.VN - Despite heavy rain, approximately 40,000 spectators enthusiastically supported the national concert “Echoes of the Fatherland” at My Dinh National Stadium (Hanoi), creating a solemn yet deeply moving atmosphere on the evening of April 28.

VOV.VN - Not merely a traditional festival, the Then Kin Pang Festival offers visitors a vibrant cultural journey into the life of the White Thai people in the northern region, where beliefs, music, and community activities blend harmoniously within the majestic setting of the northwestern mountains of Vietnam.

VOV.VN - Tens of thousands of residents and visitors offered incense at the Hung Kings Temple on April 26, the 10th day of the third lunar month, during the Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day 2026, in a solemn and reverent atmosphere.

VOV.VN - On April 25 (the 9th day of the third lunar month), large crowds gathered at Hung Kings Temple in Phu Tho province to visit and pay homage to the Hung Kings, believed to be Vietnamese nation’s ancestors, one day ahead of their Commemoration Day.

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary and State President To Lam and his spouse, together with President of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Lee Jae Myung and his spouse, attended a special friendship programme at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel on the morning of April 24, as part of the state visit to Vietnam.

VOV.VN - Three Bengal tiger cubs have been born at FLC Zoo Safari Park Quy Nhon in the south-central province of Gia Lai, marking a rare and remarkable moment for the wildlife park.

VOV.VN - Each year in the third lunar month, Vu Ban in Ninh Binh becomes especially vibrant with festival drums and vivid colours. The torch procession on the night of the fifth day is the climactic moment, forming a symbol of faith.

VOV.VN - More than 60,000 people travelled to Phu Tho province in the first three days of the Hung Kings Temple Festival and the Ancestors Land Culture and Tourism Week 2026 to offer incense in tribute to the Hung Kings and take part in cultural and artistic activities.

VOV.VN - A recent fashion show themed around Vietnamese children and cultural heritage at Shenzhen Fashion Week has featured images of President Ho Chi Minh and the “Five Things Uncle Ho Taught Children” on the runway.

VOV.VN - The market for the Cold Food Festival this year is diverse in both varieties and price ranges, yet traditional bánh trôi (glutinous rice balls with palm sugar filling) and bánh chay (glutinous rice dumplings served with sweet soup) remain the top choices among consumers.

VOV.VN - The Ok Om Bok Festival of the Khmer community from Vinh Long province was vividly reenacted at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism on April 18, helping preserve traditional cultural values while introducing the rich heritage of southern Vietnam to the public.

VOV.VN - On sunny days, Tho Ha village by the Cau River turns into a vast open-air drying yard, where sheets of rice crackers blanket courtyards, alleys, and communal spaces, forming a vivid portrait of a traditional craft village.

VOV.VN - Hanoi’s iconic Long Bien Bridge that spans the Red River is undergoing a two-month restoration to ensure the safety of pedestrians and traffic.

VOV.VN - The Temple of Literature in Hanoi, a designated special national relic, has been transformed into a “Garden of Light” featuring hundreds of lanterns crafted by artisans nationwide to mark the 950th anniversary of Vietnam’s first national university.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung hosted a welcoming ceremony for his Slovak counterpart Robert Fico who is on an official three-day visit to Vietnam, at the Presidential Palace in Hanoi on April 13.

VOV.VN - April marks the start of the lily harvest in Hanoi's Tay Tuu flower village, where farmers work across vast fields to cut and bundle flowers for the market.

VOV.VN - A special art programme titled “Sounds of a New Era” was held on the evening of April 11 at October 30 Square in Quang Ninh province, featuring a range of impressive performances to mark the opening of the 17th National Radio Festival-Quang Ninh 2026.

VOV.VN - Politburo member and Permanent member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu laid wreaths at the Independence Monument, the memorial to former King Norodom Sihanouk, and the Cambodia-Vietnam Friendship Monument in Cambodia on April 10, at the start of his official visit to the country.

VOV.VN - Despite facing many challenges over the years, water puppetry in Khuc Thua Du Commune, Hai Phong City has not only survived but flourished, attracting both local and international visitors to its enchanting shows.

VOV.VN - At dawn at Ly Son port in Quang Ngai province, central Vietnam, fishing boats return one after another, their holds full after a night at sea, while family members help unload the catch, their voices and laughter easing the fatigue of a long journey.

VOV.VN - Each year on Ly Son Island of central Quang Ngai province, a unique festival called Lễ khao lề thế lính Hoàng Sa (Hoang Sa Flotilla Ritual) is held, bringing history, spirituality, and the sea together in a powerful tribute to Vietnam’s maritime past.

VOV.VN - Spring transforms the Hue Imperial Citadel as pink and purple Ngo Dong flowers, the “royal flower” of Vietnam, enchant visitors and celebrate the nation’s imperial heritage.

VOV.VN - Nestled on the serene outskirts of Hanoi, Phung Xa craft village has been weaving delicate lotus silk for centuries, where artisans transform lotus fibers into shimmering, ethereal fabrics.

VOV.VN - The Bun Voc Nam festival of the Lao ethnic community in the northern mountainous province of Lai Chau, takes place along the Nam Mu stream, attracting residents and visitors. Rituals for good harvests and well-being are held with xoè dances, drum and gong performances and water splashing, conveying hopes for a peaceful and prosperous new year.