Pho Day brings together up to 40 booths from different regions of Vietnam, each telling a different story, yet sharing the same foundation: Vietnamese rice. Nearly 50,000 visitors have come to Pho Day for the mouth-watering bowls of Pho in Ho Chi Minh City, and more than 15,000 bowls of Pho were served this morning alone.
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 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
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 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.
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.
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.