(VOVWORLD) - The 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) officially kicked off at Hanoi's My Dinh Stadium on Thursday. The opening ceremony was split into three parts, namely "Friendly Vietnam"; "Strong Southeast Asia"; and "Shining Southeast Asia."

(VOVWORLD) - Hundreds of foreign athletes and referees landed at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on Wednesday pahead of their participation in the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31).

(VOVWORLD) -The ceremony is expected to embrace the cultural identity of Vietnam and Southeast Asian countries.

(VOVWORLD) - With a coastline of some 189 kilometers, Mother Nature bestowed upon Phu Yen province many lagoons, beaches and islets. The province also has rivers, mountains, lakes, hot spa areas and valuable tangible and intangible cultural heritage sites. Coming to the province, visitors will have a chance to get close to nature and discover the distinctive culture of the people of Phu Yen.

(VOVWORLD) - A ceramics museum in Bat Trang craft village has been built in a shape inspired by local turntables and ancient kilns, quickly becoming a popular tourist destination in Hanoi.

(VOVWORLD) - Nam Cang is an unspoiled destination in Sa Pa, Lao Cai province. In the local language, Nam Cang means upstream water. Nam Cang is the starting point of three streams: Nam Cang, Nam Pa, and Nam Thang, which provide water for irrigation and human consumption.

(VOVWORLD) - A hot air balloon festival with the theme of "Sao La - Asian Unicorn" opened in Vu Quang district in the central province of Ha Tinh province last week end.

(VOVWORLD) - The northern province of Bac Ninh will host the venues for four sports for the upcoming SEA Games 31, with the locality now having completed all preparations ahead of the regional biennial tournament.

(VOVWORLD) - Situated in the northern province of Nam Dinh, Thien Truong Stadium has completed its final preparations ahead of hosting matches in the men’s football event at the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31).

(VOVWORLD) - Every April, Hanoi's street corners are beautified by green and pure white lilies. People call lilies "April flowers" because it blooms when April comes.