Located halfway up the Cham mountain in the suburbs of Hue, Huyen Khong Son Thuong Pagoda is well known throughout the region for its romantic and heavenly scenery. The tranquil setting of this spiritual getaway is a magnet for those seeking a peaceful alternative to the city and is especially attractive to literature and art enthusiasts.
The traditional attire of Vietnamese women in the north of the country in the old days included a four-flap dress covering a “yem†style brassier, a kerchief and a flat palm hat with fringes.
Amidst the greenery and serenity of a small quiet commune of An Thach in Phu Yen Province stands Mang Lang Church, a building that has weathered over a hundred years in the harsh central region.
People often talk about the Mekong Delta for its floating markets of small wooden boats filled to the gunwales with vegetables or fruit, canals in the shade of water coconuts, old houses and pagodas. Bac Lieu Province has the waterways but it also has a fascinating history. A lot of old architecture and anecdotes have survived.
On August 24, 1923 King Khai Dinh (1916-1925) issued a decree on establishing the Khai Dinh Museum, the forerunner of the present-day Hue Royal Antiquities Museum. The purpose of setting up the museum was defined clearly, i.e. talents of a nation are reflected through the fine arts works that describe social activities, rituals, political and daily events…
On September 2, 1945, in Ba Dinh Square, President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence to proclaim the birth of Democratic Republic of Viet Nam. Celebrating the 65th anniversary of Viet Nam National Day (September 2), Vietnamese people and foreigners all over the world are touched when they reminisce about President Ho Chi Minh’s effort in the struggle for independence. Although President Ho…
Hanoi has an old quarter of 36 streets, each being closely attached to a traditional trade that is clearly shown by its name, such as Hang Muoi (salt) Street selling salt, Hang Manh (curtain) Street selling bamboo curtains, Hang Bac (silver) Street selling silver jewellery, etc.
Glass paintings have specific characteristic of Hue royal fine arts thanks to their origin, representation and unique material. All the glass paintings remaining until today are legacy of Nguyen Dynasty. They is being showed in Hue Royal Antiquities Museum, Dien Tho Palace, tomb of Minh Mang, tomb of Thieu Tri, tomb of Tu Duc, tomb of Duc Duc, tomb of Dong Khanh, Hue Nam Temple,…
Ha Noi Capital is not only the country's political and economical center, but also the land which has preserved many cultural and historical vestiges of the important moments of the nation. Therefore, the August Revolution in 1945 and its legend of this important event still echo forever in the life of everyone in Viet Nam.
Phum Xoai brocade weaved by the Cham ethnic people from the South-western province of An Giang has long been sought-after nationwide because of its unique designs and colours. In recent years the product has reached out to customers in many countries.
The Hanoi Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism has recently carried out a survey of “journey through Vietnam’s ancient capitals†tour to respond to National Tourism Year 2010 and lead up to the 1000th anniversary of Thang Long – Hanoi. The aim of this tourism program is to discover specific cultural and historical values of some Vietnamese ancient capitals through periods including Hung Temple (Phu…
Long before Thang Long, present-day Hanoi, covered such a vast area, its boundaries were surrounded by many villages, such as Trieu Khuc (in Thanh Tri District), Hao Nam (Dong Da) and Nhat Tan (Tay Ho). The people in these villages performed a folk dance, widely known by the local people as Bong. As Hanoi expanded and these villages became part of the city, they maintained…