Tag: New Year
Over VND3.5 billion channeled into charity market for Tet
The Central Committee of the Vietnam Red Cross Society (VNRC) channeled more than VND3.5 billion (US$153,000) into charity markets opened by its chapters nationwide from January 22 to 31 ro support needy people before the Lunar New Year holiday (Tet).
Fansipan Mt. in thick blanket of snow again as temperature falls to -3
VOV.VN - Thick snow continued to fall on Fansipan Mountain in northern Vietnam overnight February 9, leaving the peak covered in a blanket of snow.
Diplomatic agencies in Australia, Italy, Russia hold Tet gatherings with OVs
The Vietnamese Embassies in Australia and Italy and the Vietnamese Consulate General in Vladivostok, Russia, held gatherings with the local Vietnamese communities ahead of the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) Festival on February 7.
Dien pomelo among most meaningful Tet gifts
VOV.VN - The recent favourable weather conditions have allowed gardeners in Phu Dien village of Nam Tu Liem district in Hanoi to enjoy a good harvest season of Dien pomelo, an item which is considered to be a meaningful gift every Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet.
Festive atmosphere of Tet descends on ancient city of Hue
VOV.VN - The ancient city of Hue in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue is currently experiencing a festive atmosphere with the Lunar New Year festival, known locally as Tet, fast approaching.
Poor labourers en route to hometown for Tet holiday
VOV.VN - Hundreds of poor labourers on February 7 boarded a North-South express train departing from Sai Gon Railway Station en route to their homes to reunite with their relatives for the lunar New Year holiday (Tet).
Colourful Tet flower market in the Hanoi Old Quarter
VOV.VN - When the lunar New Year holiday (Tet) draws near, Hang Ma and Hang Luoc streets in Hanoi’s Old Quarter are adorned with colourful Tet decorations.
Efforts made to promote sale of crops in virus-hit provinces
Efforts are being made to promote the sale of crops, fruits and meat of farmers in coronavirus-hit provinces, including the two hardest-hit Hai Duong and Quang Ninh, as the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday nears.
Buddhist contributions to national development encouraged
VOV.VN - Truong Thi Mai, a member of the Politburo and head of the Party Central Committee’s Mass Mobilisation Commission, welcomed Most Venerable Thich Thanh Nhieu, vice president of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha’s Executive Council, for a meeting held on February 5 in Hanoi.
Aviation sector takes COVID-19 fight to highest level
The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has recently issued a document requesting the aviation sector to enhance COVID-19 prevention measures before, during and after the traditional Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.
