National outstanding pieces of music honoured
National outstanding pieces of music honoured

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese Musicians Association (VMA) held an awards ceremony on January 17 in Hanoi to present the 2020 Music Awards to a total of 78 outstanding local musical works by various Vietnamese artists.

National outstanding pieces of music honoured
Buffalo-shaped ceramics go on sale ahead of Tet
Buffalo-shaped ceramics go on sale ahead of Tet

VOV.VN - With the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet, just under one month away, Lai Thieu pottery village in Thuan An city in the southern province of Binh Duong have released a series of gold-plated ceramics shaped to look like buffaloes as a way of marking the upcoming Year of the Buffalo.

Buffalo-shaped ceramics go on sale ahead of Tet
Trekkers can enjoy a spectacular sunset on Muoi mountain
Trekkers can enjoy a spectacular sunset on Muoi mountain

VOV.VN - Located in Lao Cai province, Bach Moc Luong Tu is the country’s fourth highest peak and is one of the most popular locations for trekking lovers who are keen to enjoy a spectacular sunset alongside magnificent clouds.

Trekkers can enjoy a spectacular sunset on Muoi mountain
US Embassy inaugurates mural painting on environmental protection
US Embassy inaugurates mural painting on environmental protection

VOV.VN - The United States Embassy in Hanoi hosted an inauguration ceremony for a mural painting at the American Club in Hanoi on January 15 amid the presence of US Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel Kritenbrink.

US Embassy inaugurates mural painting on environmental protection
Mai Vang Awards honours outstanding local artists
Mai Vang Awards honours outstanding local artists

VOV.VN - An array of talented artists in different fields of movie, music, and theatre were honoured at the annual Mai Vang (Golden Ochna) Awards ceremony held on January 14 in Ho Chi Minh City.

Mai Vang Awards honours outstanding local artists
Local architect wins silver at DFA Design for Asia Awards
Local architect wins silver at DFA Design for Asia Awards

VOV.VN - Vietnamese architect Vo Trong Nghia and his colleagues bagged a silver medal in the environmental design category at the DFA Design for Asia Awards after their efforts to build an environmentally-friendly home in Ho Chi Minh City.

Local architect wins silver at DFA Design for Asia Awards
Orchid flowers lure customers ahead of Tet holiday
Orchid flowers lure customers ahead of Tet holiday

VOV.VN - With just one month to go before the start of the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet, Hanoians have begun purchasing Lan Ho Diep, orchid, flowers from Da Lat City in order to decorate their homes in a festive manner.

Orchid flowers lure customers ahead of Tet holiday
Tourists rush to northern commune to snap photos with snow
Tourists rush to northern commune to snap photos with snow

VOV.VN - Many tourists have spent millions of VND over recent days travelling to Y Ty commune in Bat Xat district of Lao Cai province in order to experience snow for the first time in their life.

Tourists rush to northern commune to snap photos with snow
Border soldiers ramp up COVID-19 prevention efforts amid extreme cold spell
Border soldiers ramp up COVID-19 prevention efforts amid extreme cold spell

VOV.VN - Border forces stationed in the northern mountainous province of Lai Chau have worked hard against the freezing cold to stop illegal entry into the country and hold the COVID-19 virus at bay in the community ahead of the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet.

Border soldiers ramp up COVID-19 prevention efforts amid extreme cold spell
HCM City unveils draft design for 2021 Flower Street
HCM City unveils draft design for 2021 Flower Street

VOV.VN - The administration of Ho Chi Minh City has unveiled their initial draft design for the 18th version of the Nguyen Hue Flower Street, an annual event that is held to celebrate the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet.

HCM City unveils draft design for 2021 Flower Street
Visiting old pink Catholic church in Da Lat city
Visiting old pink Catholic church in Da Lat city

VOV.VN - The Domaine de Marie Church, also known as Mai Anh Church, boasts a vibrant pink colour in both the exterior and interior of the cathedral, serving to draw huge attention from tourists whilst making the site more special as it sits in the heart of Da Lat city.

Visiting old pink Catholic church in Da Lat city
Northern province copes with extreme cold spell
Northern province copes with extreme cold spell

VOV.VN - Temperatures in the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai dropped to as low as three degrees Celsius on January 11, causing frost to negatively impact the daily lives of local residents.

Northern province copes with extreme cold spell
Gardeners in Hanoi prepare Dien ornamental pomelos for Tet
Gardeners in Hanoi prepare Dien ornamental pomelos for Tet

VOV.VN - Moving into the opening weeks of the year, Dien ornamental pomelos can be seen on display in Lac Long Quan street in Hanoi as a means of meeting the demands of customers in the buildup to the upcoming Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet.

Gardeners in Hanoi prepare Dien ornamental pomelos for Tet
White snow transforms Y Ty commune into European-style village
White snow transforms Y Ty commune into European-style village

VOV.VN - With white snow falling on many roads throughout Y Ty commune in Bat Xat district of the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai, local residents were reminded of beautiful images of Europe, although this was the first time in living memory that snow has come to the area.

White snow transforms Y Ty commune into European-style village
An insight into a beautiful Buddhist shrine in Da Lat city
An insight into a beautiful Buddhist shrine in Da Lat city

VOV.VN - Renowned as one of the most famous scenic spots of Da Lat city in the Central Highland province of Lam Dong, Linh Phuoc Pagoda features unique architecture that attracts many visitors each day.

An insight into a beautiful Buddhist shrine in Da Lat city
Brilliant firework show celebrates launch of Phu Quoc island city
Brilliant firework show celebrates launch of Phu Quoc island city

VOV.VN - Thousands of residents and tourists gathered on January 8 to mark the establishment of Phu Quoc island city, the first of its kind in Vietnam, together with a shining firework display.

Brilliant firework show celebrates launch of Phu Quoc island city
Mau Son Mt peak covered in frost as temperature drops to minus 1
Mau Son Mt peak covered in frost as temperature drops to minus 1

VOV.VN - Heavy frosts set in up Mau Son Mountain Peak in the northern mountainous province of Lang Son early on January 8 as the ongoing cold spell caused local temperatures to drop to minus 1 degree Celsius.

Mau Son Mt peak covered in frost as temperature drops to minus 1
Hanoi FC aim high ahead of new football season
Hanoi FC aim high ahead of new football season

VOV.VN - Footballers from Hanoi FC outlined their great determination to win all three domestic competitions in 2021 at a ceremony held on January 7, including the National Super Cup, National Cup, and V.League 1, along with recording a strong performance at the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Cup.

Hanoi FC aim high ahead of new football season
Winners of Face Of The Year Awards announced
Winners of Face Of The Year Awards announced

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City hosted the Face Of The Year Awards ceremony on January 6, with the event being held to honour contributors to Vietnamese cinematography.

Winners of Face Of The Year Awards announced
Preparations underway at Tay Tuu flower village ahead of Tet
Preparations underway at Tay Tuu flower village ahead of Tet

VOV.VN - As the capital’s largest flower growing area, Tay Tuu village has hurriedly begun efforts to care for and collect flowers in order to supply local markets ahead of the Lunar New Year (Tet), marking the start of the largest harvest season of the year.

Preparations underway at Tay Tuu flower village ahead of Tet
Unmissable experiences nationwide this winter
Unmissable experiences nationwide this winter

VOV.VN - There are an array of wonderful things to do for travelers this winter, with plenty of locations offering a relaxing break for those looking to spend time with their families.

Unmissable experiences nationwide this winter
Hanoi gardeners prepare kumquat trees ahead of Tet
Hanoi gardeners prepare kumquat trees ahead of Tet

VOV.VN - With Tet fast approaching, gardeners in Tu Lien kumquat village in Tay Ho district of Hanoi are busily preparing kumquat trees ahead of the start of the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet.

Hanoi gardeners prepare kumquat trees ahead of Tet
Phu Quoc ahead of becoming first Vietnamese island city
Phu Quoc ahead of becoming first Vietnamese island city

VOV.VN - With Phu Quoc district poised to become the country’s first island city from March 1 following its recognition as a new city in Kien Giang province, let’s discover the city before it becomes an important national landmark.

Phu Quoc ahead of becoming first Vietnamese island city
Mu Cang Chai hosts first Banh Day pounding festival
Mu Cang Chai hosts first Banh Day pounding festival

VOV.VN - The debut Banh Day festival was held between January 1 – 3 in the mountainous district of Mu Cang Chai in the northern province of Yen Bai as part of celebrations for the local delicacy, attracting numerous tourists following the New Year holiday.

Mu Cang Chai hosts first Banh Day pounding festival
Huge crowds gather to enjoy Ha Long winter carnival
Huge crowds gather to enjoy Ha Long winter carnival

VOV.VN - Thousands of tourists have flocked to Ha Long City in the northern province of Quang Ninh to celebrate New Year’s Day on January 1 and also to attend the city’s famous Winter Carnival.

Huge crowds gather to enjoy Ha Long winter carnival
Vegetables, tea left frozen in northern mountainous province
Vegetables, tea left frozen in northern mountainous province

VOV.VN - A blanket of ice and frost has spread throughout many northern mountainous districts in Moc Chau of Son La province during the opening days of the New Year, with temperatures dropping to as low as one degree Celsius.

Vegetables, tea left frozen in northern mountainous province
Sa Pa represents ideal venue for cloud hunters during New Year holiday
Sa Pa represents ideal venue for cloud hunters during New Year holiday

VOV.VN - The northern town of Sa Pa can be considered an ideal destination for cloud hunters to visit during the start of 2021, with travelers to the area able to fully immerse themselves in a sea of clouds whilst enjoying scenic views.

Sa Pa represents ideal venue for cloud hunters during New Year holiday
Vietnamese revellers ring in New Year 2021
Vietnamese revellers ring in New Year 2021

VOV.VN - Vietnamese people in big cities across the country like Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang and Hanoi capital gathered at key venues to ring in a new year with music, dancing and fireworks. 

Vietnamese revellers ring in New Year 2021
Bus stations crowded as people head home on New Year’s Eve
Bus stations crowded as people head home on New Year’s Eve

VOV.VN - Thousands of people have been flocking to bus stations throughout Hanoi on December 31 as they are about to return home in order to celebrate New Year’s Eve with their families.

Bus stations crowded as people head home on New Year’s Eve
Sa Pa left covered in frost as extreme cold spell hits
Sa Pa left covered in frost as extreme cold spell hits

VOV.VN - Temperatures in Sa Pa resort town in northern Lao Cai province plummeted to two degrees Celsius during the early hours of December 31, with weather conditions also bringing a combination of drizzle and frost.

Sa Pa left covered in frost as extreme cold spell hits