VOV.VN - Due to the nation’s latest novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, Prof. Dr. Andreas Stoffers, country director of Friedrich Naumann Foundation in Vietnam, has been forced to cancel his Lunar New Year (Tet) plans in the south and remain in Hanoi to enjoy the capital’s festive atmosphere.

VOV.VN - Each ethnic group in Vietnam has typical customs to welcome the New Year, which is called Tet in Vietnamese. Their uniqueness helps make Vietnam’s cultural diversity.

VOV.VN - The craft of producing incense practiced by the Nung ethnic minority in the northern province of Cao Bang has been passed down from generation to generation. With incense sticks used in special occasions, locals are now busy preparing for the Lunar New Year festival (Tet).

VOV.VN - The Muong people in Hoa Binh province have organized several programs to promote the Muong language as part of efforts by ethnic groups to preserve their culture and their mother tongue. 

A French man, who has been stuck in Vietnam due to COVID-19, is working as a vendor in HCM City to earn a living.

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.

VOV.VN - The Bai Coi archaeological site in the central province of Ha Tinh holds clues to understanding the history of Vietnam. It was recognized as a National Relic in 2014 by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Every hour in Hanoi is a memorable time to capture the beauty of the millennial city from different perspectives, from traditional to modern.

VOV.VN - The traditional new year festival of the Ha Nhi ethnic group, who reside in Dien Bien province’s Muong Nhe district, north-western Vietnam, is celebrated during the eleventh lunar month when local people finish their crop harvest.

VOV.VN - Although recent years have seen wedding ceremonies conducted by the Dao Lo Gang ethnic group in the northern province of Thai Nguyen become simplified, they still feature many aspects of the traditional ritual.