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26/10/2023

Chu Dong Tu-Tien Dung Festival celebrates most beautiful love story in Vietnamese folk literature

(VOVWORLD) - Chu Dong Tu-Tien Dung, the Love Festival, is a famous festival in Hung Yen province and one of the 16 biggest festivals in Vietnam. The festival is dedicated to the legend of Chu Dong Tu, a poor fisherman, and Princess Tien Dung, a daughter of the 18th Hung King (408-258 BC). This year the festival is recognized as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Chu Dong Tu-Tien Dung Festival celebrates most beautiful love story in Vietnamese folk literature

Chu Dong Tu-Tien Dung Festival celebrates most beautiful love story in Vietnamese folk literature

(VOVWORLD) - Chu Dong Tu-Tien Dung, the Love Festival, is a famous festival in Hung Yen province and one of the 16 biggest festivals in Vietnam. The festival is dedicated to the legend of Chu Dong Tu, a poor fisherman, and Princess Tien Dung, a daughter of the 18th Hung King (408-258 BC). This year the festival is recognized as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage.

19/10/2023

Dau An Temple, a Special National Relic

(VOVWORLD) - An Xa Temple, also called Dau An Temple, in the northern province of Hung Yen is the largest architectural work of Taoism in Vietnam. The temple, which has historical and cultural importance as an imprint of early Taoist culture, has been designated a Special National Relic.

Dau An Temple, a Special National Relic

Dau An Temple, a Special National Relic

(VOVWORLD) - An Xa Temple, also called Dau An Temple, in the northern province of Hung Yen is the largest architectural work of Taoism in Vietnam. The temple, which has historical and cultural importance as an imprint of early Taoist culture, has been designated a Special National Relic.

05/10/2023

Hoi An advances toward a global creative city

(VOVWORLD) - Hoi An is an ancient city with many multi-layered cultural traditions, rich identities, various forms of folk art, and several craft villages. Hoi An, in Quang Nam province, has a great potential and holds many advantages to join the UNESCO Creative Cities Network. Once it is recognized as a global creative city, Hoi An will have new opportunities to promote its cultural tangible and intangible values and create new cultural and tourism services and products.

Hoi An advances toward a global creative city

Hoi An advances toward a global creative city

(VOVWORLD) - Hoi An is an ancient city with many multi-layered cultural traditions, rich identities, various forms of folk art, and several craft villages. Hoi An, in Quang Nam province, has a great potential and holds many advantages to join the UNESCO Creative Cities Network. Once it is recognized as a global creative city, Hoi An will have new opportunities to promote its cultural tangible and intangible values and create new cultural and tourism services and products.

28/09/2023

Ha Long Bay-Cat Ba Archipelago recognized as a World Natural Heritage site

(VOVWORLD) - The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) recognized the Ha Long Bay‑Cat Ba Archipelago as a World Natural Heritage site at the 45th expanded session of the World Heritage Committee, held in the capital Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on September 16th. The Ha Long Bay‑Cat Ba Archipelago is Vietnam’s first inter-provincial UNESCO-listed world heritage site, which is expected to open up many opportunities for its development and preservation.

Ha Long Bay-Cat Ba Archipelago recognized as a World Natural Heritage site

Ha Long Bay-Cat Ba Archipelago recognized as a World Natural Heritage site

(VOVWORLD) - The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) recognized the Ha Long Bay‑Cat Ba Archipelago as a World Natural Heritage site at the 45th expanded session of the World Heritage Committee, held in the capital Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on September 16th. The Ha Long Bay‑Cat Ba Archipelago is Vietnam’s first inter-provincial UNESCO-listed world heritage site, which is expected to open up many opportunities for its development and preservation.

21/09/2023

Headquarters of the PRG of the Republic of South Vietnam: a famous cultural, historical site

(VOVWORLD) - After the signing of the Paris Accord on Ending the War and Restoring Peace in Vietnam in 1973, the Provisional Revolutionary Government (PRG) of the Republic of South Vietnam was headquartered in the liberated zone in Cam Lo, Quang Tri province. At that time, the resistance war for national independence of the Vietnamese army and people was at an extremely fierce stage, but the headquarters was firmly protected against bombardments. It has become a symbol of the desire for peace, and a valuable cultural and historical relic site, welcoming tourists from all over the world.

Headquarters of the PRG of the Republic of South Vietnam: a famous cultural, historical site

Headquarters of the PRG of the Republic of South Vietnam: a famous cultural, historical site

(VOVWORLD) - After the signing of the Paris Accord on Ending the War and Restoring Peace in Vietnam in 1973, the Provisional Revolutionary Government (PRG) of the Republic of South Vietnam was headquartered in the liberated zone in Cam Lo, Quang Tri province. At that time, the resistance war for national independence of the Vietnamese army and people was at an extremely fierce stage, but the headquarters was firmly protected against bombardments. It has become a symbol of the desire for peace, and a valuable cultural and historical relic site, welcoming tourists from all over the world.

04/09/2023

Lady Thien Hau pagoda festival, a special cultural, religious site in Binh Duong

(VOVWORLD) - Lady Thien Hau pagoda or Thien Hau pagoda was built by the Vietnamese people of Chinese origin in Binh Duong in the mid-19th century to worship Thien Hau, the Empress of the Heaven, who protects people at sea. On the first full moon of the year, people in Binh Duong celebrate the Lady Thien Hau Pagoda Festival. This is a large festival recreating the culture of the Chinese community in Vietnam, with many new elements harmonizing with the local culture.

Lady Thien Hau pagoda festival, a special cultural, religious site in Binh Duong

Lady Thien Hau pagoda festival, a special cultural, religious site in Binh Duong

(VOVWORLD) - Lady Thien Hau pagoda or Thien Hau pagoda was built by the Vietnamese people of Chinese origin in Binh Duong in the mid-19th century to worship Thien Hau, the Empress of the Heaven, who protects people at sea. On the first full moon of the year, people in Binh Duong celebrate the Lady Thien Hau Pagoda Festival. This is a large festival recreating the culture of the Chinese community in Vietnam, with many new elements harmonizing with the local culture.

03/09/2023

Ninh Thuan, an amazing tourist destination

(VOVWORLD) - Ninh Thuan province in the south central region is an attractive tourist destination with beautiful beaches and scenery. The province is accessible by air, road, railway, and sea.

Ninh Thuan, an amazing tourist destination

Ninh Thuan, an amazing tourist destination

(VOVWORLD) - Ninh Thuan province in the south central region is an attractive tourist destination with beautiful beaches and scenery. The province is accessible by air, road, railway, and sea.

31/08/2023

Chen Kieu pagoda, a unique site in Soc Trang province

(VOVWORLD) - Chen Kieu pagoda (Sro Lon pagoda in Khmer language) is a famous pagoda in the Mekong Delta province of SocTrang. Built in 1815, the pagoda features typical Khmer architecture and decorations with cups, bowls, and dishes on the walls and towers, creating an impressive work of art.

Chen Kieu pagoda, a unique site in Soc Trang province

Chen Kieu pagoda, a unique site in Soc Trang province

(VOVWORLD) - Chen Kieu pagoda (Sro Lon pagoda in Khmer language) is a famous pagoda in the Mekong Delta province of SocTrang. Built in 1815, the pagoda features typical Khmer architecture and decorations with cups, bowls, and dishes on the walls and towers, creating an impressive work of art.

25/08/2023

Impressions of Hue-Autumn Festival

(VOVWORLD) - The Autumn Festival, one of four major events of the Hue Festival 2023, is taking place with many unique and impressive activitiesin many localities in Thua Thien-Hue province. The Autumn Festival from July to September features 12 main events, including an International Fine Arts Exhibition, the Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva Festival, an exhibition of royaltreasures of Khai Dinh Dynasty (1885-1925), the Hue Nam Palace Festival, a traditional boat race on the Huong (Perfume) River, an International Lantern Festival, the Hue Ao Dai Festival, Hue Community Ao Dai Week, and the Hue Traditional Ao Dai Night Festival.

Impressions of Hue-Autumn Festival

Impressions of Hue-Autumn Festival

(VOVWORLD) - The Autumn Festival, one of four major events of the Hue Festival 2023, is taking place with many unique and impressive activitiesin many localities in Thua Thien-Hue province. The Autumn Festival from July to September features 12 main events, including an International Fine Arts Exhibition, the Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva Festival, an exhibition of royaltreasures of Khai Dinh Dynasty (1885-1925), the Hue Nam Palace Festival, a traditional boat race on the Huong (Perfume) River, an International Lantern Festival, the Hue Ao Dai Festival, Hue Community Ao Dai Week, and the Hue Traditional Ao Dai Night Festival.

18/08/2023

Ninh Thuan, a land of unique values

(VOVWORLD) - Ninh Thuan province in the south central region is accessible by air, roads, railway, and sea. With warm and sunny weather all year round, rich agriculture, and about 100km of coastline with many spectacular beaches, Ninh Thuan is an attractive tourist destination, and also a potential investment destination for businesses in energy, seaports, and tourism.

Ninh Thuan, a land of unique values

Ninh Thuan, a land of unique values

(VOVWORLD) - Ninh Thuan province in the south central region is accessible by air, roads, railway, and sea. With warm and sunny weather all year round, rich agriculture, and about 100km of coastline with many spectacular beaches, Ninh Thuan is an attractive tourist destination, and also a potential investment destination for businesses in energy, seaports, and tourism.