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The ‘Going to the Field’ Festival in Cam Chau Ward, Hoi An City, attracted not only hundreds of local farmers but also international travelers eager to immerse themselves in the unique cultural experience. The festival offered a range of engaging activities, including ploughing paddy fields, planting rice seedlings, and bailing out water. It provided a rare opportunity for foreigners to connect with Vietnam’s agricultural heritage and traditions. The festival showcased local cuisine with dishes such as ‘cao lau,’ a noodle delicacy, ‘mi Quang,’ and ‘banh xeo,’ sizzling pancakes. Photo : Thanh Nguyen Among the enthusiastic participants was James, a tourist from New Zealand, for whom this was a thrilling and memorable experience. He shared his excitement, saying, “It was challenging to walk in the mud and steer the buffalo simultaneously, but it was well worth it. This is definitely a highlight of my trip to Hoi An.” Local farmers played a crucial role in guiding and suppor...

On January 5, Vietnam clinched their third ASEAN Cup title with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Thailand at Bangkok’s Rajamangala Stadium. The match was an exhilarating display of footballing prowess and determination by both teams. Vietnamese players and coaching staff celebrate their third ASEAN Cup triumph. Photo: Ngoc Tu/The Hanoi Times Vietnam drew first blood in the 8th minute through a skillful finish by striker Pham Tuan Hai. Thailand, however, responded strongly with two goals from Ben Davis in the 28th minute and Supachok Sarachat in the 64th, turning the game around to lead 2-1. Controversy arose when Thailand’s second goal was scored after Vietnam had put the ball out of play to attend to an injured player, expecting a return of possession from their opponents. Striker Pham Tuan Hai (number 10) celebrates his opening goal. Photo: Ngoc Tu/The Hanoi Times The match took another turn in the 75th minute when Thai player Weerathep Pomphan received hi...

Explore Regional Specialties and Traditional Crafts at Thong Nhat Hall, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City From Friday to Sunday, the Local Specialties-Traditional Craft Villages program is being organized by the Business Studies & Assistance Center and the Business Association of High Quality Vietnamese Products. It aims to provide local residents and visitors to Ho Chi Minh City with the opportunity to discover regional specialties and traditional crafting. A visitor tries dried persimmons from Da Lat City in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong at a stall of the Local Specialties-Traditional Craft Villages program held at Thong Nhat Hall in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, December 29, 2023. Photo: N.Tri / Tuoi Tre The event showcases more than 40 businesses, offering a wide range of products such as Tay Ninh Province’s rice paper, Mekong Delta region’s cocoa, Binh Phuoc Province’s cashew nuts, and Da Lat City’s dried persimmons from Lam Dong province. A visitor...

Hanoi will host 83 flower markets from January 20 to February 9, a week before the Lunar New Year’s Eve. Visitors to the markets can find a wide variety of flowers, ornamental plants, fruit trees, and handicraft products that are typical for the festive season. The markets will be held across the capital, with Hoan Kiem district hosting a traditional flower market on Hang Luoc street in Hang Ma ward. In addition, Hai Ba Trung district will have three flower markets in Mo market, Thong Nhat park, and Tuoi Tre park. In early February 2024, Ho Chi Minh City will launch a spring flower festival and six flower markets to celebrate the Lunar New Year holiday. The annual spring flower festival will take place from February 6 to February 15, 2024, at Tao Dan Park in District 1. Visitors to the festival can admire thousands of ornamental plants and flowers, ornamental fish, bonsai, and miniature landscapes. They can also enjoy traditional Tet activities such as art performances, folk ga...

The Vice chairman of the provincial People’s Committee, Pham S, highly appreciated the cultural heritage, tourism potential, and strengths of India in general and the Ladakh region in particular. He also introduced the unique tourism products and cultural aspects of Lam Dong province, as well as the opportunities and potential for cooperation in tourism development between the two regions. Furthermore, the official emphasized Lam Dong’s desire to continue fostering cultural and tourism connections with Ladakh, which would create more opportunities for collaboration in various fields. Tashi Gyalson, the Chief Executive Councilor of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, mentioned that India and Vietnam are actively strengthening bilateral cooperation in multiple areas, including trade, cultural exchange, economic cooperation, and people-to-people connections. During the event, the participants enjoyed special art performances presented by artists from both regions. The post...