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The Norwegian diplomat is excited to explore the cultural similarities between their country and Vietnam during the New Year holiday, a time for family reunion. In the photo, the diplomat’s family poses for a group picture with local residents in Duong Lam. Mia Pagoda was constructed during the Tran Dynasty (1225-1406) and still houses numerous ancient artifacts. It has the largest collection of ancient statues in Vietnam, with 287 statues. Duong Lam is renowned for its architectural charm and culinary traditions, making it a must-visit destination for tourists in Hanoi. Tourists often get to taste a local specialty, chè lam cake, in the ancient houses. The cake is made from simple ingredients such as glutinous rice, mung beans, ginger, honey or sugar, and peanuts. It is a popular treat during Tet, the Vietnamese New Year. Exploring the ancient houses and experiencing the old architecture is a fantastic experience for the Norwegian diplomat’s family. ...

Posters are displayed everywhere throughout the city, some with the messages “Happy New Year 2024 – the Year of the Dragon,” “Happy New Spring,” or “Celebrating 94 Years of the Communist Party of Vietnam.” Office buildings across Hanoi are adorned in red as part of the festive celebrations. A large banner has been erected at the headquarters of the Hanoi Party Committee, displaying the message “Celebrating 94 Years of the Communist Party of Vietnam.” The festive atmosphere can be felt on every corner of the capital city. The Lunar New Year holiday is the largest celebration in Vietnam, lasting for seven days this year for State employees. Many venues have undergone major transformations to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Large posters have been placed on the main streets of the capital city to welcome the Lunar Year of the Dragon. As the new year begins, local residents are hopeful that the economy will rebound from ...

56 Vietnamese enterprises showcased their products at Ambiente 2024 – a leading exhibition fair on consumer goods and gifts in the world that is underway from January 27-30 in Frankfurt, Germany, VNA reported. Ambiente Frankfurt 2024, covering over 360,000 sq.m, attracts nearly 5,000 exhibitors from 170 countries who introduce the latest trends and most innovative consumer products in four display areas – kitchenware, furniture, gifts, and office items. It meets the needs of retailers and end consumers, from materials and equipment to models and solutions. Joining the event, Vietnamese enterprises expect to expand their exports to the EU – a major market of Vietnamese handicraft products that accounts for about 30% of the total. Visitors look at products of Minh Long Ceramics at Ambiente 2024. Photo: Minh Long Ceramics Vice President and Secretary General of the Vietnam Handicraft Exporter Association Le Ba Ngoc said that the Russia-Ukraine conflict and instabilities in...

“Making Green Banh Chung to Welcome a Fruitful Spring” at the Vietnamese Embassy in the Kingdom of Belgium on Jan. 28. (Photo: VNA) The General Association of Vietnamese People in Belgium organized “Making Green Banh Chung to Welcome a Fruitful Spring” at the Vietnamese Embassy in the Kingdom of Belgium on Jan. 28. At the event, young people and Belgian friends were taught how to make Banh Chung, an essential specialty during Tet. Thu Hang, who has been living in Brussels for 13 years, taught the children and the Belgian participants how to wrap Banh Chung in dong leaves. Tam Anh, another Vietnamese living in Belgium, said she wants her children to participate in Vietnamese cultural programs so that they can better understand the customs of their homeland. She wants to teach them the language and culture of Vietnam. Despite not being fluent in Vietnamese, 12-year-old Antonio Duc Anh was enthusiastic about learning how to wrap Banh Chung. He carefully folded dong leaves,...

Nguyen Van Lanh, Vice Chairman of Hoi An City People’s Committee, stated that the festival offers an opportunity for farmers to share their experiences in rice cultivation and improve the quality of rice production. It also contributes to the preservation and promotion of the intangible cultural values associated with traditional rice farming. Following the ceremony, participants were able to engage in various engaging activities, including witnessing buffalo plowing in the fields and water bailing with bamboo buckets. Notably, the event attracted a significant number of international tourists who eagerly learned about rice cultivation in Vietnam. Despite the heavy rain, tourists fearlessly embraced the muddy fields and actively joined farmers in planting rice. Foreign tourists experience rice planting at Cam Chau Field Festival 2024. Photo: hoiancreativecity.com Among them, Melanie, a female tourist from Spain, along with her family, wore raincoats, boots, and Non La (...

Tuyen performed exceptionally well in the qualifying round of the women’s 10m air rifle event at the Asian tournament, scoring an impressive 627.8 points. This secured her a place in the final. On the other hand, her teammate, Phi Thanh Thao, scored 625.2 points, which placed her in the 26th position, ending her run at the competition. Out of the eight finalists, five had already qualified for the Paris Olympics. Tuyen needed to outperform Amini Pozveh of Iran and Huiyi Tan of Singapore for one of the remaining two available Olympic berths. Guided by coach Nguyen Duy Hoang, Tuyen finished in fourth place overall with a score of 125.9, officially securing herself a place at the 2024 Paris Olympics, scheduled from July 26 to August 11. This achievement also makes Tuyen the second Vietnamese shooter and the fourth athlete from Vietnam to earn a spot in the 2024 Olympics. Trinh Thu Vinh secured a ticket to the Games after finishing fifth in the women’s 10m air pistol event at the 2023 IS...

At the event organized by the Vietnamese Embassy in Argentina, Vietnamese expatriates in the Latin American country had the opportunity to watch a video showcasing Vietnam’s impressive socio-economic achievements and the vibrant Vietnamese culture. They were also treated to delicious traditional Vietnamese dishes as part of the Tet festival celebrations. During the event, Vietnamese Ambassador to Argentina, Duong Quoc Thanh, emphasized the positive development of Vietnam-Argentina relations in 2023. Particularly noteworthy was the high-level visit of National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue, which coincided with the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Looking ahead to 2024, there are plans for important visits by Vietnamese leaders, as well as representatives from ministries and localities, to Argentina. These visits aim to further enhance the potential for cooperation between Vietnam and Argentina. The Vietnamese community in Argentina comprises app...