Fireworks light up Dien Bien Phu skies for Victory Day commemoration
Fireworks light up Dien Bien Phu skies for Victory Day commemoration

VOV.VN - A dazzling firework show took place in Dien Bien Phu in the northwestern province of Dien Bien on May 6 as part of efforts to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory (May 7, 1954-2024).

Fireworks light up Dien Bien Phu skies for Victory Day commemoration
Grand military parade celebrates 70th Dien Bien Phu Victory anniversary
Grand military parade celebrates 70th Dien Bien Phu Victory anniversary

VOV.VN - A grand military parade in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory over French colonialism (May 7, 1954 - 2024) was held at the stadium of the northwestern mountainous province of Dien Bien on May 7.

Grand military parade celebrates 70th Dien Bien Phu Victory anniversary
French Defense Minister Lecornu visits former Dien Bien Phu battlefield
French Defense Minister Lecornu visits former Dien Bien Phu battlefield

VOV.VN - French Minister of the Armed Forces Sebastian Lecornu made a tour of major historical landmarks, including Hill A1 and general de Castries’s bunker system, in the former Dien Bien Phu battlefield in Dien Bien province on May 6.

French Defense Minister Lecornu visits former Dien Bien Phu battlefield
Drone show lights up Dien Bien Phu skies ahead of Victory Day ceremony
Drone show lights up Dien Bien Phu skies ahead of Victory Day ceremony

VOV.VN - On May 5 evening, Dien Bien Phu city in the northern province of Dien Bien teemed with spectators who were eager to witness a drone performance put on in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory over French colonialism.

Drone show lights up Dien Bien Phu skies ahead of Victory Day ceremony
Final rehearsal for 70th Dien Bien Phu Victory anniversary
Final rehearsal for 70th Dien Bien Phu Victory anniversary

VOV.VN - A final rehearsal was held on May 5 in the northwestern mountainous province of Dien Bien for a national celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory.

Final rehearsal for 70th Dien Bien Phu Victory anniversary
Residents rejoice to watch military parade on Dien Bien streets
Residents rejoice to watch military parade on Dien Bien streets

VOV.VN- Hordes of residents showed their joy to see armed forces and militia members march along the main streets of Dien Bien city on May 5 following the official rehearsal of a grand military parade in celebration for the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory.

Residents rejoice to watch military parade on Dien Bien streets
Art programme in Son La marks Dien Bien Phu victory anniversary
Art programme in Son La marks Dien Bien Phu victory anniversary

VOV.VN - An art scheme was held in the northern mountainous province of Son La on the evening of May 3 as part of celebrations ahead of the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory (May 7, 1954-2024).

Art programme in Son La marks Dien Bien Phu victory anniversary
Preliminary rehearsal held ahead of Dien Bien Phu Victory anniversary
Preliminary rehearsal held ahead of Dien Bien Phu Victory anniversary

VOV.VN - A preliminary rehearsal was held on May 3 at Dien Bien province’s stadium in preparation for a grand military parade which will be held to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory over French colonialism on May 7.

Preliminary rehearsal held ahead of Dien Bien Phu Victory anniversary
People spend sleepless night watching forces practice for victory day parade
People spend sleepless night watching forces practice for victory day parade

VOV.VN - Plenty of local residents and tourists have converged on Dien Bien province’s stadium from midnight to see forces put the finishing touches to a rehearsal of a grand military parade ahead of the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu victory on May 7.

People spend sleepless night watching forces practice for victory day parade
Local designer promotes Ao Dai at Bangkok Kid International Fashion Week
Local designer promotes Ao Dai at Bangkok Kid International Fashion Week

VOV.VN - Renowned local designer Chau Loan unveiled her latest Ao Dai (traditional long dress) collection to those in attendance at Bangkok Kid International Fashion Week (BKIFW) which recently took place in Thailand.

Local designer promotes Ao Dai at Bangkok Kid International Fashion Week
Traffic builds up as people return to work after five-day holiday
Traffic builds up as people return to work after five-day holiday

VOV.VN - People on May 1 returned to big cities such as Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi to work after enjoying a five-day holiday period, causing plenty of traffic congestion.

Traffic builds up as people return to work after five-day holiday
HCM City puts on dazzling fireworks display on National Reunification Day
HCM City puts on dazzling fireworks display on National Reunification Day

VOV.VN - Thousands of people converged on Bach Dang Wharf Park, Nguyen Hue Waking Street, Saigon River Park and other venues on April 30 evening enjoying a spectacular fireworks display marking National Reunification Day (April 30) and May Day (May 1).

HCM City puts on dazzling fireworks display on National Reunification Day
Kite flying festival launched in Ha Long city
Kite flying festival launched in Ha Long city

VOV.VN - Thousands of people and tourists joined in the unique kite-flying festival which took place from April 28 to April 29 in Ha Long City in the northern province of Quang Ninh.

Kite flying festival launched in Ha Long city
Beaches in Quang Binh packed with tourists despite intense heat
Beaches in Quang Binh packed with tourists despite intense heat

VOV.VN - Despite a period of intense heat, beautiful beaches such as Nhat Le and Bao Ninh in Dong Hoi city in the central province of Quang Binh have been crowded with tourists during the national holidays.

Beaches in Quang Binh packed with tourists despite intense heat
Flag-raising ceremony in Quang Tri marks National Reunification Day
Flag-raising ceremony in Quang Tri marks National Reunification Day

VOV.VN - A flag-raising ceremony was held on April 30 at the Hien Luong – Ben Hai special national relic site in the central province of Quang Tri to mark the 49th anniversary of National Reunification Day and the 52nd anniversary of Quang Tri Province's Liberation Day.

Flag-raising ceremony in Quang Tri marks National Reunification Day
Mua cave – ideal check-in point for visitors during national holidays
Mua cave – ideal check-in point for visitors during national holidays

VOV.VN - Mua cave is widely considered to be one of the top tourist attractions to visit in the northern region during National Reunification Day on April 30 and May Day on May 1 due to its breathtaking landscape created by nature and enhancing experiences at the foot of Ngoa Long mountain.

Mua cave – ideal check-in point for visitors during national holidays
Impressive images of drone light show during Ha Long Carnival 2024
Impressive images of drone light show during Ha Long Carnival 2024

VOV.VN - Ha Long Carnival 2024 dazzled spectators with its first-ever drone light show taking place to mark National Reunification Day (April 30) and International Labour Day (May 1).

Impressive images of drone light show during Ha Long Carnival 2024
Top tourist destinations offer visitors exciting activities during holiday
Top tourist destinations offer visitors exciting activities during holiday

VOV.VN - Many popular tourist spots nationwide are offering various activities as part of efforts to attract visitors during the upcoming five-day holiday to mark the occasion of National Reunification Day on April 30 and International Labour Day on May 1.

Top tourist destinations offer visitors exciting activities during holiday
Top tourist spots in Ho Chi Minh City for five-day holiday period
Top tourist spots in Ho Chi Minh City for five-day holiday period

VOV.VN - In Ho Chi Minh City travelers have plenty of chance to explore many fascinating destinations during the five-day holiday period to mark National Reunification Day (April 30) and May Day (May 1).

Top tourist spots in Ho Chi Minh City for five-day holiday period
Hanoi arteries get gridlocked as people flock to hometown on holiday
Hanoi arteries get gridlocked as people flock to hometown on holiday

VOV.VN - On April 27, the first day of the five-day holiday period, people thronged Hanoi’s gateways to return to their hometown, causing traffic to become overloaded.

Hanoi arteries get gridlocked as people flock to hometown on holiday
Leaders commemorate President Ho Chi Minh ahead of National Reunification Day
Leaders commemorate President Ho Chi Minh ahead of National Reunification Day

VOV.VN - Leaders and former leaders of the Vietnamese Party, State, National Assembly (NA), Government, and Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee laid wreaths in tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum on April 26 in Hanoi to mark the 49th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day (April 30, 1975-2024).

Leaders commemorate President Ho Chi Minh ahead of National Reunification Day
Air force practices in celebration of 70th anniversary of Dien Bien Phu victory
Air force practices in celebration of 70th anniversary of Dien Bien Phu victory

VOV.VN - Helicopters from the air force joined a practice taking place on April 24 at Dien Bien Phu airport ahead of a grand military parade which will be held in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu victory on May 7.

Air force practices in celebration of 70th anniversary of Dien Bien Phu victory
Dien Bien Phu battlefield relic site lures tourists
Dien Bien Phu battlefield relic site lures tourists

VOV.VN - Crowds of people have been paying visits to several historical relic sites in Dien Bien Phu City in the northern province of Dien Bien to commemorate the Dien Bien Phu Victory on May 7, a prominent triumph during the country’s resistance war against French colonialists.

Dien Bien Phu battlefield relic site lures tourists
Close-up of artillery for grand ceremony of Dien Bien Phu victory
Close-up of artillery for grand ceremony of Dien Bien Phu victory

VOV.VN - A series of cannons from the nation’s artillery force have been showcased at the Dien Bien Phu Victory Museum for a grand ceremony on May 7 to mark 70 years of the Dien Bien Phu Victory over French colonialists (May 7, 1954 – May 7, 2024).

Close-up of artillery for grand ceremony of Dien Bien Phu victory
Unique hair washing ritual of white Thai ethnic group
Unique hair washing ritual of white Thai ethnic group

VOV.VN - To celebrate the annual Then Kin Pang festival, the traditional Ap Ho Pang (hair washing) ritual of the white Thai ethnic people in Phong Tho district, northern Lai Chau province has been recreated, exciting crowds of locals and tourists.

Unique hair washing ritual of white Thai ethnic group
Traditional cake festival showcases 100 signature kinds
Traditional cake festival showcases 100 signature kinds

VOV.VN - The 11th southern traditional cake festival is getting underway in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho from April 17 to 21, displaying around 100 distinctive savory and sweet types from the southern region.

Traditional cake festival showcases 100 signature kinds
Whale worshipping festival in full swing in Bac Lieu
Whale worshipping festival in full swing in Bac Lieu

VOV.VN - The Nghinh Ong (whale worshipping) festival, an annual ritual where fishermen come together to pray for a good haul of fish from their catch, took place in Dong Hai district of the Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu, on April 18.

Whale worshipping festival in full swing in Bac Lieu
Fireworks display lights up night sky of ancestral land
Fireworks display lights up night sky of ancestral land

VOV.VN - Visitors and residents of northern Phu Tho province dubbed the land of ancestors were enthralled by a spectacular fireworks display that lit up local sky on April 17 evening in commemorate of Hung Kings, the founders of the Vietnamese nation.

Fireworks display lights up night sky of ancestral land
Localities commemorate legendary ancestors - Hung Kings
Localities commemorate legendary ancestors - Hung Kings

VOV.VN - A wide range of activities are taking place across the country on April 18, or the 10th day of the third lunar month, to commemorate the death anniversary of Hung Kings believed to be the founders of the Vietnamese nation.

Localities commemorate legendary ancestors - Hung Kings
Military forces hold rehearsal for Dien Bien Phu Victory celebration
Military forces hold rehearsal for Dien Bien Phu Victory celebration

VOV.VN - Military forces took part in a rehearsal ahead of a grand parade which is scheduled to take place on the morning of May 7 at Dien Bien province in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory over French colonialism.

Military forces hold rehearsal for Dien Bien Phu Victory celebration