“Maturity” ritual of Dao ethnic in Lao Cai
“Maturity” ritual of Dao ethnic in Lao Cai

VOV.VN - “Cấp sắc”, which means “maturity ritual”, is a typical cultural feature of the Dao people. They believe an adult man who has not passed a “cap sac” ritual is not acknowledged as mature and is unqualified to practice and attend hamlet rituals and works.

“Maturity” ritual of Dao ethnic in Lao Cai
Truong Son Dong mountain range – ideal place for cloud hunters
Truong Son Dong mountain range – ideal place for cloud hunters

VOV.VN - These days, visitors flock to Son Tay district in the central province of Quang Ngai to enjoy the breathtaking scenery of white clouds in Truong Son Dong mountain range and bombax ceiba flowers in full bloom along the mountain slopes.

Truong Son Dong mountain range – ideal place for cloud hunters
A photo history of Da Lat market through the lense of foreign photographers
A photo history of Da Lat market through the lense of foreign photographers

VOV.VN - Here we can see images of Da Lat market, located in the Central Highland province of Lam Dong, down the years through the lense of foreign photographers. Let’s take a look at how the bustling market grew and developed over time.

A photo history of Da Lat market through the lense of foreign photographers
Ban flower festival 2019 a hit among visitors
Ban flower festival 2019 a hit among visitors

VOV.VN - The Ban flower festival 2019 draw a large turnout of both visitors and residents in the northern province of Son La with a broad range of cultural activities  on offer.

Ban flower festival 2019 a hit among visitors
Stunning Tabebuia roses in full bloom in HCM City
Stunning Tabebuia roses in full bloom in HCM City

VOV.VN - Tabebuia roses are now in full bloom along the streets in HCM City such as Dien Bien Phu, Vo Thi Sau, Vo Van Kiet, creating romantic scenery to the city. 

Stunning Tabebuia roses in full bloom in HCM City
Exploring the unique features of a northern rural market
Exploring the unique features of a northern rural market

VOV.VN - Rural markets in northern regions have become a popular image to showcase daily life in Vietnamese villages. Here are some images featuring the simple life of local residents.

Exploring the unique features of a northern rural market
Vibrant jacaranda flowers in full bloom across Da Lat
Vibrant jacaranda flowers in full bloom across Da Lat

VOV.VN - In the early days of spring, Da Lat city in the central highlands of Lam Dong province has seen many visitors come to witness the vibrant purple colours of the jacaranda flowers, scientifically known as Jacaranda mimosifolia, during their bloom period.

Vibrant jacaranda flowers in full bloom across Da Lat
Breathtaking scenery of Ngoc Chien commune in Son La
Breathtaking scenery of Ngoc Chien commune in Son La

VOV.VN - Widely considered as the ‘Da Lat of the northwest’, Ngoc Chien commune in Muong La district in the northern mountainous province of Son La, has become popular among visitors who enjoy taking in the area’s beautiful landscapes of paddy fields, valleys, and picturesque villages.

Breathtaking scenery of Ngoc Chien commune in Son La
Stunning red silk cotton trees in Ha Giang prove hit among visitors
Stunning red silk cotton trees in Ha Giang prove hit among visitors

VOV.VN - During these spring days, red silk cotton trees, sometimes known as bombax ceiba, can be spotted on the mountain slopes near the Nho Que river and by the winding roads throughout the northern province of Ha Giang.  

Stunning red silk cotton trees in Ha Giang prove hit among visitors
Luc Yen gemstone market in Yen Bai
Luc Yen gemstone market in Yen Bai

VOV.VN - The Luc Yen gemstone market in the northern province of Yen Bai has been a popular trading destination for businessmen over the past 30 years. However, in recent years, the site has started to become more well-known and has begun to attract tourists.

Luc Yen gemstone market in Yen Bai