In recent times, an influx of tourists have flocked to the northern mountainous province of Cao Bang to partake in guided tours of the Ban Gioc-Detian waterfall, which straddles the Vietnam-China border.
Chairman of the National Assembly of Vietnam Vuong Dinh Hue met with General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping in Beijing on April 8 morning as part of his six-day official visit to the neighboring nation.
Nestled within a stone's throw from the bustling metropolises of Hanoi, Da Nang, and Ho Chi Minh City, travelers can seek solace in the enchanting destinations of Ninh Binh, Hoi An, and Vung Tau during the auspicious Hung Kings' Commemoration Day.
A contest of making Banh Chung (square glutinous rice cake), and Banh Giay (round glutinous rice cake) was launched in the northern province of Phu Tho on April 16 ahead of the Hung Kings Temple Festival 2024.
On April 18th, also known as the 10th day of the third lunar month, a diverse array of commemorative events will be held throughout Vietnam to honor the death anniversary of the Hung Kings, revered as the progenitors of the Vietnamese nation.
Visitors and residents of northern Phu Tho province, dubbed the land of ancestors, were enthralled by a spectacular fireworks display that illuminated the night sky on April 17th evening. The vibrant pyrotechnics were a tribute to the Hung Kings, the legendary founders of the Vietnamese nation.
The Nghinh Ong (whale worshipping) festival, an annual ritual where fishermen come together to pray for a good haul of fish from their catch, took place in Dong Hai district of the Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu, on April 18.
In the early 1990s, a renowned chef spearheaded the introduction of Asian culinary traditions in Sweden, revolutionizing the nation's palate with flavors from afar. Vietnamese delicacies, such as the delectable nem cuon and banh mi, became gateways to a broader appreciation of international cuisine, forever altering the gastronomic landscape of the Nordic country.
A royal horse academy with a grand total of 300 stables situated in Hai Phong will mark the Vietnamese inauguration of its kind, aiming to provide an array of equestrian courses for its affluent clientele.