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Brussels: When comic books become urban culture

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When mentioning Brussels, many people immediately think of the capital of the European Union. But for many tourists, this city is also another 'universe': the universe of comics. "Right on the walls of houses, on street corners, even in small alleyways, Brussels transforms comics into a part of life.

Domestic cultural highlights for 11 March

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Domestic cultural highlights for 11 March 1. Hà Nội promotes green travel, digital experiences 2. Exhibition recreates old Hà Nội spaces 3. Hồ Chí Minh City diversifies tourism 4. Mekong Delta's flying motorcycle circus troupe 5. Youth theatre stages series of comedy sketches

Flower streets beautify Hà Nội

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Beyond providing shade, flowering trees are transforming Hà Nội’s streets into vibrant, colorful highlights. With thoughtful planning, each season is becoming a memorable experience that keeps visitors returning year after year.

Điện Biên province blooms in white

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Điện Biên is now in full orchid tree blossom season, as delicate white flowers blanket villages, parks and the roads of Điện Biên Phủ, creating one of the region’s most iconic spring landscapes. The 2026 Orchid Tree Flower Festival, running until 12 March, invites visitors to experience vibrant cultural events and the poetic beauty of this unique bloom.

Preserving heritage through traditional instruments

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In the highland villages of Lào Cai, the sound of the khèn remains a vital pulse of Mông cultural life. Breaking traditional gender norms, a young girl born in 2006 has dedicated herself to mastering this demanding instrument to preserve her family’s artistic lineage. Her passion serves as a refreshing highlight at local festivals, proving that the younger generation is committed to keeping ancestral melodies alive.

Áo dài festival brings heritage to life

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Hundreds of traditional áo dài designs from across Việt Nam lit up the opening night of the Hồ Chí Minh City Áo Dài Festival at Nguyễn Huệ Walking Street.

Royal woodblocks bring Nguyễn heritage to life

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Việt Nam has a long tradition of woodblock printing, and to celebrate that heritage, the State Records and Archives Administration of Việt Nam opened a new exhibition on 3 March titled “Admiring Imperial Annotations – Experiencing Woodblock Printing.”

Minh Hằng teases first 2026 MV

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Minh Hằng is a well-known Vietnamese pop singer and actor recognised for her long-standing influence in the country’s entertainment industry. The singer attracts attention when unexpectedly revealing a new MV called "Hoa Hồng Ai Vun Trồng" ("Who cultivated these roses"). The song is scheduled for its official release on 3 March.

Việt Nam’s timeless art of rattan and bamboo weaving

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About 25 kilometres west of Hà Nội lies a craft village with more than 400 years of rattan and bamboo weaving. Today’s artisans are not only preserving this traditional art, but also reinventing it with creativity and passion, transforming humble materials into distinctive works embraced worldwide. As environmental awareness grows, these natural products are finding themselves in even greater demand than ever.