For centuries, longan trees have thrived in Pho Hien along the Red River, becoming a renowned Hung Yen speciality once offered to royalty. From preserving ancient varieties to creating value-added products and reaching international markets, Hung Yen longan is a cultural legacy being brought into modern life.
For centuries, longan trees have thrived in Pho Hien along the Red River, becoming a renowned Hung Yen speciality once offered to royalty. From preserving ancient varieties to creating value-added products and reaching international markets, Hung Yen longan is a cultural legacy being brought into modern life.
Giant lanterns will light up Tuyen Quang this September during the annual Tuyen Citadel Festival! Running from 19 to 25 September, this distinctive Mid-Autumn celebration features spectacular community-made lantern floats. The highlight arrives on 20 September with a massive lantern float parade and vibrant live performances through Nguyen Tat Thanh Square.
The UN General Assembly has adopted a Vietnam-led resolution proclaiming 2027-2036 as the International Decade of Culture for Sustainable Development. Deputy Foreign Minister Ngo Le Van emphasised that the initiative aims to translate commitments into concrete action by embedding culture in socio-economic policies. The initiative marks a major milestone in Vietnam's UNESCO diplomacy, underscoring the country's commitment to multilateral cooperation and sustainable development.
It is the seventh month of the lunar calendar, which is Vu Lan season. It's a time when Vietnamese families around the world honor their parents and the sacrifices they have made. At a Vietnamese pagoda on the outskirts of New York City, those traditions remain strong through rituals, prayers and the devotion of a community far from home.
For the first time, five Vietnamese films have been selected for the Busan International Film Festival in the Republic of Korea. They include director Nguyen Hoang Diep’s “1982”, which will compete in the Vision Asia section and make its world premiere in Busan.
Singer Tóc Tiên will represent Vietnam at the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest Asia, an international music competition to be held in Thailand this November. The event is the Asian edition of the Eurovision Song Contest, which has a 70-year history.