Rehearsal for parade marking 50 years of Southern Vietnam’s liberation
Rehearsal for parade marking 50 years of Southern Vietnam’s liberation

VOV.VN - On March 4, thousands of officers and soldiers took part in a rehearsal for the parade marking the 50th anniversary of the liberation of Southern Vietnam and national reunification.

Rehearsal for parade marking 50 years of Southern Vietnam’s liberation
Vietnamese designer exhibits Dó paper fashion collection at Milan Fashion Week
Vietnamese designer exhibits Dó paper fashion collection at Milan Fashion Week

VOV.VN - Young fashion designer Phan Dang Hoang presented his collection, which draws inspiration from poonah paper, known locally as Dó paper, at the Milan Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2025 exhibition "The Soul of Nation".

Vietnamese designer exhibits Dó paper fashion collection at Milan Fashion Week
Hanoi bans vehicles over 16 seats in Old Quarter, leaving drivers confused
Hanoi bans vehicles over 16 seats in Old Quarter, leaving drivers confused

VOV.VN - From March 1, Hanoi began piloting a ban on vehicles over 16 seats in the Old Quarter and around Hoan Kiem Lake in Hoan Kiem District, leaving many drivers confused on the first day of enforcement.

Hanoi bans vehicles over 16 seats in Old Quarter, leaving drivers confused
Ambassadors selected to honour traditional Vietnamese costume Áo Dài
Ambassadors selected to honour traditional Vietnamese costume Áo Dài

VOV.VN - A number of beauty queens and gentlemen have been appointed as Ambassadors for the Ho Chi Minh City Áo Dài Festival 2025 to honour the traditional costume.

Ambassadors selected to honour traditional Vietnamese costume Áo Dài
Hoa Ban blossoms add charm to Hanoi streets
Hoa Ban blossoms add charm to Hanoi streets

VOV.VN - In late February each year, the streets of Hanoi are adorned with Hoa Ban (Bauhinia variegata) in full bloom, painting the city with delicate pink flowers reminiscent of orchids.

Hoa Ban blossoms add charm to Hanoi streets
Welcome ceremony for New Zealand PM
Welcome ceremony for New Zealand PM

VOV.VN - A welcome ceremony hosted by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh for his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon was held at the Presidential Palace in Hanoi on February 26.

Welcome ceremony for New Zealand PM
Pet owners dress up their furry friends for special fashion contest
Pet owners dress up their furry friends for special fashion contest

VOV.VN - As many as 250 pets took part in a fashion contest in Ho Chi Minh City on February 22 as part of International Pet Festival (InterPet Fest) & Expo Vietnam.

Pet owners dress up their furry friends for special fashion contest
What to know about ancient pagoda last granted Royal edict in Vietnam
What to know about ancient pagoda last granted Royal edict in Vietnam

VOV.VN - Located in the center of Buon Ma Thuot city, Dak Lak province, Khai Doan is the last pagoda in Vietnam to be granted the Royal title "Sắc Tứ" under the feudal system.

What to know about ancient pagoda last granted Royal edict in Vietnam
Young people hunt for stunning photos at sunflower field by Saigon River
Young people hunt for stunning photos at sunflower field by Saigon River

VOV.VN - A vast sunflower field by the Saigon River has recently become a favourite destination for photography enthusiasts and nature lovers, as the flowers bloom vibrantly, enticing young people flock to this scenic spot to capture stunning photos and immerse themselves in the breathtaking beauty of nature.

Young people hunt for stunning photos at sunflower field by Saigon River
Festival in Bac Kan draws crowds praying for a peaceful year
Festival in Bac Kan draws crowds praying for a peaceful year

VOV.VN - The Lồng Tồng (Going to the field) festival was held in Bach Thong district of Bac Kan province on February 17, attracting many residents and tourists who came to pray for a year of peace.

Festival in Bac Kan draws crowds praying for a peaceful year
Annual festival opens in Da Nang to pray for good harvest of fish
Annual festival opens in Da Nang to pray for good harvest of fish

VOV.VN - The Cầu ngư Festival, which fisherman come to pray for a good harvest of fish, was held on February 17, the 20th day of the first lunar month, in Thanh Khe district in the central coastal city of Da Nang.

Annual festival opens in Da Nang to pray for good harvest of fish
Discovering Hanoi’s craft villages in World Crafts Cities Network
Discovering Hanoi’s craft villages in World Crafts Cities Network

VOV.VN -An exhibition showcasing Bat Trang ceramic village and Van Phuc silk village, two traditional craft villages of the capital recently recognized as members of the World Crafts Cities Network, is underway at Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Hanoi.

Discovering Hanoi’s craft villages in World Crafts Cities Network
President underscores cultural heritage, national unity at ethnic festival
President underscores cultural heritage, national unity at ethnic festival

VOV.VN - The traditional cultures of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups are invaluable assets that contribute to the nation's strength and prosperity, State President Luong Cuong said at the 2025 "Spring Colors Across the Nation" festival held on February 15 at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Hanoi.

President underscores cultural heritage, national unity at ethnic festival
Buffalo fighting festival excites crowds in Vinh Phuc
Buffalo fighting festival excites crowds in Vinh Phuc

VOV.VN - Thousands of locals and tourists flocked to Hai Luu commune of Song Lo district in the northern province of Vinh Phuc on February 13 to witness an annual buffalo fighting festival.

Buffalo fighting festival excites crowds in Vinh Phuc
Young people nationwide depart for military service
Young people nationwide depart for military service

VOV.VN - A total of 52 provinces and cities across the country held ceremonies on February 13 to see off tens of thousands of young people departing for military service in the first handover batch.

Young people nationwide depart for military service
Vietnamese Chinese community marks first full moon festival
Vietnamese Chinese community marks first full moon festival

VOV.VN - Thousands of locals and tourists flocked to District 5 in Ho Chi Minh City on February 12 to celebrate Tet Nguyen Tieu, the first full moon festival of the year, a major event for the Vietnamese Chinese community.

Vietnamese Chinese community marks first full moon festival
Bustling Valentine’s Day gift market
Bustling Valentine’s Day gift market

VOV.VN - A wide range of products, along with various discounts and promotional programs, are available at the Valentine’s Day gift market, which is enjoying brisk business in Ho Chi Minh City.

Bustling Valentine’s Day gift market
Hanoi enveloped in thick fog and drizzle
Hanoi enveloped in thick fog and drizzle

VOV.VN - On February 12 morning, Hanoi was blanketed in thick fog with drizzle, reducing visibility and forcing vehicles to turn on their lights despite daytime conditions.

Hanoi enveloped in thick fog and drizzle
Thousands of pilgrims flock to Tran Temple for seal opening ceremony
Thousands of pilgrims flock to Tran Temple for seal opening ceremony

VOV.VN - The seal opening ceremony at the Tran temple in the northern province of Nam Dinh took place on the night of February 11, attracting a large number of residents and visitors.

Thousands of pilgrims flock to Tran Temple for seal opening ceremony
Hanoi’s market bustling for First Full Moon Festival
Hanoi’s market bustling for First Full Moon Festival

VOV.VN - Hang Be market in Hoan Kiem district of Hanoi was packed with people shopping for offerings for the 15th day of the first lunar month, which is known locally as "Tet Nguyen Tieu", the First Full Moon Festival, from the early morning of February 11.

Hanoi’s market bustling for First Full Moon Festival
Unique pig procession festival in Hanoi’s La Phu village
Unique pig procession festival in Hanoi’s La Phu village

VOV.VN - La Phu Village in Hoai Duc District, Hanoi, held a pig procession festival on February 10, the 13th day of the first lunar month, to honor its tutelary deity Tam Lang, attracting great interest from locals and visitors alike.

Unique pig procession festival in Hanoi’s La Phu village
Over 200 boats join water procession ceremony in Tam Chuc pagoda
Over 200 boats join water procession ceremony in Tam Chuc pagoda

VOV.VN - More than 200 boats carrying over 600 people took part in a water procession event in the opening ceremony of the Tam Chuc pagoda festival held in Kim Bang district in the northern province of Ha Nam on February 9, which falls on the 12th day of the first lunar month.

Over 200 boats join water procession ceremony in Tam Chuc pagoda
Hanoi’s pagodas packed ahead of First Full Moon Festival
Hanoi’s pagodas packed ahead of First Full Moon Festival

VOV.VN - Many temples and pagodas throughout the capital have been left crowded with people preparing offerings for the 15th day of the first lunar month, which is known locally as "Tet Nguyen Tieu", the First Full Moon Festival.

Hanoi’s pagodas packed ahead of First Full Moon Festival
Hai Ba Trung Temple incense offering festival excites crowds
Hai Ba Trung Temple incense offering festival excites crowds

VOV.VN - An annual incense offering festival of the Hai Ba Trung (Trung Sisters) Temple was held on February 9, or the 12th day of the first lunar month, in the border district of Song Ma in the northern mountainous province of Son La, attracting hordes of locals and tourists.

Hai Ba Trung Temple incense offering festival excites crowds
Thousands flock to Lim Festival 2025 despite freezing weather
Thousands flock to Lim Festival 2025 despite freezing weather

VOV.VN - Despite the cold weather, thousands of visitors converged on Hong Van Mountain in Lim town of Tien Du district, Bac Ninh province, to immerse themselves in the sweet and melodic tunes of quan họ folk songs, a cultural hallmark of the Kinh Bac region during the Lim Festival 2025.

Thousands flock to Lim Festival 2025 despite freezing weather
Must-see spring festivals in Vietnam during first lunar month
Must-see spring festivals in Vietnam during first lunar month

VOV.VN - Traditional spring festivals which are mostly celebrated either during or after the Lunar New Year holiday (Tet) attract large crowds who come to wish for good health, wealth, and luck throughout the year.

Must-see spring festivals in Vietnam during first lunar month
2025 Yen Tu Spring festival attracts Buddhist pilgrims
2025 Yen Tu Spring festival attracts Buddhist pilgrims

VOV.VN - Hordes of people, primarily Buddhist pilgrims, are flocking to northern Quang Ninh province to participate in the 2025 Yen Tu Spring festival, one of the largest and most culturally and spiritually significant festivals in Vietnam.

2025 Yen Tu Spring festival attracts Buddhist pilgrims
God of Wealth Day sparks impulse buying amongst local residents
God of Wealth Day sparks impulse buying amongst local residents

VOV.VN - Hordes of people in Hanoi queued up from 3 a.m. on February 7 in front of jewelry shops to buy gold on the God of Wealth Day, which falls on the 10th day of the first lunar month, in the belief that the pieces they have will bring wealth in the year ahead.

God of Wealth Day sparks impulse buying amongst local residents
Hanoi engulfed in spell of drizzle and fog
Hanoi engulfed in spell of drizzle and fog

VOV.VN - Due to the cold spell, Hanoi was shrouded in fog on February 6, significantly affecting the daily lives of its residents.

Hanoi engulfed in spell of drizzle and fog
Muong ethnic people holds traditional festival to pray for bumper harvests
Muong ethnic people holds traditional festival to pray for bumper harvests

VOV.VN - The Muong ethnic group in the Central Highland province of Dak Lak lowered the Neu pole erected for the Lunar New Year holiday, in a traditional festival on February 5, to pray for bumper harvests and prosperity throughout the year.

Muong ethnic people holds traditional festival to pray for bumper harvests