(VOVWORLD) - December is when “So” flower or camellia oleifera is in full bloom in the mountainous district of Binh Lieu in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh. The scenery around hills and roads are covered in white camellia oleifera and are a magnet for nature-lovers.

(VOVWORLD) - Pippi, one of the most famous Swedish children’s book characters by Swedish author Astrid Lindgren, turns 75 years old this year. For this occasion, the Swedish Embassy in Vietnam is organizing an Pippi Longstocking exhibition at the Vietnam National Library in Hanoi.

(VOVWORLD) - Ha Giang province in Vietnam’s northern mountain region has been painted purple and pink by the buckwheat flower season. This unique Vietnamese phenomenon has made Ha Giang as picturesque as can be.

(VOVWORLD) - With a passion for his craft, Vietnamese photographer Cao Ky Nhan has impressed the public with the release of his magical photo collection “Lonely Trees”. Having spent lots of time travelling the nation, Nhan was able to capture a variety of beautiful scenery in his collection.

(VOVWORLD) - A boat on the Red River has become an ideal guesthouse for dozens of manual workers who try to save on their modest incomes in Hanoi. The boat which is anchored on the Red River by the end of Ham Tu Quan Street in Hoan Kiem District has served as a floating guesthouse for hundreds of low-income people for nearly 30 years.

(VOVWORLD) - The ritual of “Nhay lua” or “fire dance” in English, ceremony performed by the Red Dao ethnic people in the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang, has been regconised as part of national intangible cultural heritage by the the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

(VOVWORLD) - An American woman whose son was born with Down syndrome has set up Imago Work project in Vietnam, to provide vocational training and job placements for young people who suffer from developmental disabilities.

(VOVWORLD) - Lai dogs, which have been around in northern Vietnam for 600 hundred years, were trained and used in the military by General Nguyen Xi under the rule of King Le Loi (1384-1433), who founded the later Le dynasty.

(VOVWORLD) - The northern mountainous province of Ha Giang is renowned for the majestic beauty of its local landscape, in particular its rugged passes and slopes which, although are quite perilous, serve to create breathtaking views for guests.

(VOVWORLD) - Fresh pine trees have become a popular choice for Christmas decorations as the countdown to the festive season gets underway. Local people in Hanoi are keen to purchase the trees due to their natural scent and diverse range of designs.