On April 27th, the inaugural day of a five-day holiday period, Hanoi’s gateways witnessed an influx of residents eager to return to their hometowns, resulting in a significant increase in traffic congestion.
In Ho Chi Minh City, travelers have ample opportunities to explore captivating destinations during the extended five-day holiday period commemorating National Reunification Day (April 30th) and Labor Day (May 1st).
Leaders and former leaders of the Vietnamese Party, State, National Assembly (NA), Government, and Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee laid wreaths in tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum on April 26 in Hanoi to mark the 49th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day (April 30, 1975-2024).
Helicopters from the air force joined a practice taking place on April 24 at Dien Bien Phu airport ahead of a grand military parade. The parade will be held in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu victory on May 7.
The Vietnam Under-23 men's national team lost to Jordan in a pre-tournament friendly played behind closed doors on April 10 in Qatar as part of their preparations for the 2024 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Under-23 Asian Cup finals.
Crowds of people have been visiting several historical relic sites in Dien Bien Phu City, in the northern province of Dien Bien, to commemorate the Dien Bien Phu Victory on May 7, a prominent triumph during the country's resistance war against French colonialists.
Starting from the early hours of the morning on April 10, Hanoians have been busy making and buying “Bánh trôi" (floating cake) and "Bánh chay" (lean cake) specifically for the cold food festival which falls on the third day of the third lunar month, or April 11 this year.
Several howitzers and anti-aircraft guns of the national artillery force were on display at the Dien Bien Phu Victory Museum for a grand ceremony on May 7 to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory over French colonizers (May 7, 1954 – May 7, 2024).
Celebrating the annual Then Kin Pang festival, the longstanding Ap Ho Pang (hair washing) ritual of the White Thai ethnic people in Phong Tho District, Northern Lai Chau Province, was re-enacted, captivating locals and tourists alike.
