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The Hanoi Lotus Festival 2024 is a highly anticipated event, marking the first of its kind, to be held from July 12 to 16 at the Tay Ho Cultural and Creative Space in Hanoi, Vietnam. With a focus on celebrating the beauty and significance of the lotus plant, the festival promises a range of unique and captivating activities. One of the main attractions will be the opportunity to explore and experience the famous Tay Ho lotus ponds up close. The preparation of traditional Tay Ho lotus tea, a craft unique to Hanoi. Photo: Ngoc Tu/The Hanoi Times Chu Duc Trong, a local farmer, shared that despite the unusually hot sun this year, he and other pond owners are working diligently to ensure a vibrant and lush lotus garden during the festival. Visitors will be able to immerse themselves in the beauty of the lotuses, take photographs, and participate in a variety of exciting activities. Decorative objects will also be placed around the ponds to enhance the photo opportunities fo...

The organizing board hosted a press conference on June 27, unveiling an exciting lineup for the opening ceremony. Prepare for a thrilling showcase of artistic talent, featuring performances by Salty Crew, The Funky Monkeys, and composer Another Nguyen, with comedic interludes by Mai My. The cultural event continues with the Saigon Soul Revival Band from Ho Chi Minh City, taking the audience on a musical journey. Guests are in for a treat with a delicious spread of Vietnamese cuisine and an engaging talk show, “Tracks & Talk.” The talk show will feature NASHI44, a multifaceted artist of Vietnamese origin, who is a singer, rapper, and composer. The festival also includes a special film screening of award-winning short films and a new series from the renowned German public broadcaster, ARD. This diverse program is organized by the Berlin capital administration and the Lichtenberg district, promising an unforgettable cultural experience. You may also like Free Film Week to ...

The Ho Chi Minh City Youth Union’s summer volunteer campaign in Laos included a special activity: transforming classrooms and building a playground for students in Attapeu Province. Truong Tan Nghiep, who led the group of volunteers, shared the significance of their efforts: “The renovated classrooms and new playground are our gifts to the students of Laos. We wanted to provide a spacious and enjoyable environment for them to play and learn.” The volunteers’ impact extended beyond the physical improvements. Nguyen Manh Cuong, a representative of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee’s Commission for Mass Mobilization, presented backpacks to Laotian students, further enhancing their educational experience. A heartwarming moment: A student at Kilomet Elementary School No. 3 in Attapeu, Laos, expresses gratitude by placing a wreath on Nguyen Manh Cuong’s neck. Photo: Dieu Qui / Tuoi Tre Truong Tan Nghiep, a dedicated volunteer leader, delivers a speech at the ceremony, e...

The ‘Vietnam, Where are you?’ movie is scheduled for release on October 20, coinciding with the celebration of Vietnamese Women’s Day, Viewfinder announced at a press conference held in Ho Chi Minh City on Friday. Nguyen Thi Tham, the director behind the pioneering documentary featuring the Vietnam women’s football team, drew inspiration from the group stage draw of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup held in Auckland, New Zealand on October 22, 2022, when the mention of Vietnam’s name sparked her vision. With a duration of 45 minutes, the documentary will intricately portray real individuals and events through a captivating narrative, showcasing the empowering combination of strength and femininity exhibited by the talented Vietnamese female players both on and off the football field. The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, scheduled to take place in Australia and New Zealand from July 20 to August 20, marks Vietnam’s debut at the global association football competition. Delegates atte...

Chairman of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung shakes hand with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Source: U.S. Department of State Vietnam attaches importance to relations with the US and wants to continue developing the ties for the benefit of their people, and for peace, friendship, cooperation, and development in the region and the world, Chairman of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung has said. Trung made the statement at meetings with US officials during his working visit to the US from June 28 to July 2 at the invitation of the US Department of State. In Washington D.C, the Vietnamese delegation had working sessions with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development ( USAID ) Samantha Power, Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel Kritenbrink, Dep...

Backpackers often refer to Mu Cang Chai as “the heart of the Northwest” due to its central location on the map of Vietnam’s Northwestern area. There are currently two main routes leading towards Mu Cang Chai. If tourists travel by coach or car, then they take the Noi Bai – Lao Cai highway and exit at Vinh Phuc, Phu Tho, and Nghia Lo town. After that, they continue along Highway 32 to reach Mu Cang Chai. Motorcycling is the ideal mode of travel for adventurers who are seeking a challenge and are keen to see the world. For bikers, the road leading to Mu Cang Chai will follow Highway 32 and cross the Trung Ha – Thanh Thuy – Thanh Son – Xuan So Bridge before eventually reaching Nghia Lo Town. Highway 32 then continues onward, taking travelers to Mu Cang Chai. Mu Cang Chai is home to around 61,000 residents, with 91% of the population being Mong ethnics. The remaining residents represent Thai, Kinh, and other ethnic groups. Eager farmers are preparing a fresh crop fo...

The event was organized by the Vietnamese People Association in Russia, the Saint Petersburg administration, and the Saint Petersburg Mining University. It featured lively singing and dancing performances by Vietnamese and Russian students, who were also joined by their Indonesian and Myanmar peers, earning a big round of applause from the audience. The gala was the first in a series of events leading up to the inauguration of a monument to Ho Chi Minh, scheduled for June 30, in the city on the occasion of 100 years since his arrival there as Nguyen Ai Quoc, marking his first visit to the Soviet Union, where he sought a path to national liberation. In his speech, Vyacheslav Kalganov, deputy head of the external relations committee of Saint Petersburg city, stated that preparations for the inauguration have nearly finished, describing the monument as a symbol of the friendship between Russia and Vietnam. On his part, Chairman of the Vietnamese People Association in Russia, Do Xuan...

Contestants will have the opportunity to compete in both professional and non-professional groups. The non-professional group is specifically for candidates of all nationalities who are not pursuing a piano major from professional music institutions such as the Conservatory of Music, Music Academies, Culture and Arts Colleges, or Universities with piano majors. All repertoires must strictly consist of classical music and cannot include styles such as Jazz, Blue, Broadway, Semi-Classical, or Pop Music. Furthermore, all pieces must be performed from memory without sheet music. The pieces played in different rounds cannot be identical, except for works of tables B, C, and D of the non-professional group, which can be repeated from round 1 to round 2. The duration of each piece must be noted in the registration form. The judging panel will consist of prestigious pianists, lecturers, and professors from both Vietnam and other countries. The competition is scheduled to take place a...

Upon addressing the function, Susan Burns, US Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City, emphasized that the scheme will see cooperation among the US Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service, the American Agricultural Association, and a number of food import companies in Vietnam. It is part of a series of events being held to celebrate the 10th anniversary since the establishment of the Comprehensive Partnership between Vietnam and the US back in July 26, 2013. The program also aims to contribute to raising awareness regarding Vietnamese consumers’ demand for high-quality food and drink products from the US. She went on to reveal that the US Mission to Vietnam and the US Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City are fully committed to working alongside partners in a bid to resolve important issues and promote fair bilateral trade for mutual benefits, adding that food and agriculture are an important part of this partnership Last year saw US exports of agricultural product...

Vietnamese water puppet shows are held on June 30 and July 1, with the event featuring the daily life of farmers and common aspects of Vietnamese spiritual life. A total of 11 artists from the Vietnam Puppet Theatre are expected to introduce local folk art to the world, with this helping international friends to gain greater understanding of traditional Vietnamese culture. Water puppetry represents a tradition that dates back as far as the 11th century when it originated in the villages of the Red River Delta area of northern Vietnam. The puppets are made out of wood and then lacquered, whilst the shows are performed in a waist-deep pool. A large bamboo rod supports the puppet under the water and is used by the puppeteers, who are normally hidden behind a screen, to control them. This creates the effect of puppets appearing to be moving over the water. This comes from the tradition of when rice fields would flood, villagers would come together to entertain each other by using t...

Sapa is most popular for its iconic rice terraces. Photo: iStock “If you delve a little bit deeper, you will find the wonderful world of the local ethnic minority groups, such as the Hmong, Dao, and Tay people,” The Times of India reported. The beauty of the rice terraces varies throughout the year. Photo: Vietnamnet For the ethnic minority communities, these rice terraces serve as a vital link to their roots and heritage. The beauty of the rice terraces is awe-inspiring throughout the year, captivating visitors with its ever-changing allure. During the spring season, the terraces become a mesmerizing sight as they brim with water, enchantingly mirroring the vast expanse of the sky and the breathtaking surrounding scenery. The combination of stunning landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and the charming allure of Sapa town makes it an iconic destination for travelers visiting Vietnam, the article concluded. The beauty of the rice terraces varies through...

Vietnam News Today (Jul. 4) notable headlines Vietnam hoped to welcome 12 million foreign tourists this year thanks to new visa policy Vietnam attends 26th Sao Paulo Forum in Brazil Vietnam’s economic growth to recover in H2: IMF expert US considers Vietnam one of its key partners in region, say US officials More hot days expected in July this year Search volume for Vietnamese tourism ranks 6th worldwide Petrol prices fall sharply following July 3 adjustment UN Under Secretary-General begins Vietnam visit US student volunteers to build charity houses in central Vietnam A foreigner enters Vietnam via Noi Bai International Airport. (Photo: VNA) Vietnam hoped to welcome 12 million foreign tourists this year thanks to new visa policy Vietnam’s new visa policy may help the country welcome 12 million foreign tourists this year, far surpassing the target of 8 million set previously, said Hoang Nhan Chinh, Secretariat Director of the Vietnam Tourism Advisory Boa...