2013 – The year of the Snake
Vietnam – Land of snake Located in tropical monsoon climate, Vietnam is a suitable habitat for snake to accommodate and reproduce. In the countryside, where snake lives right in the…
vietnamese culture
Lo Lo people’s ancestral worship – The national intangible cultural heritage
The Lo Lo ethnic minority group’s ancestral worship was recently recognised as a national intangible cultural heritage. It is also the special cultural identity of ethnic people inhabiting Dong Van…
Tet flowers blossom in Ho Chi Minh city
Flower blossoms are being displayed everywhere in HCM City with dozens of flower fairs organized since the beginning of the month. The blooms are to welcome Tet (Lunar New Year)…
Peach flowers bloom to welcome Vietnamese Tet
A happy atmosphere accompanied by peach blossoms is overflowing into Ha Noi streets as Tet, the country’s biggest holiday, approaches. Hanoians usually buy peach blossoms in Hang Luoc Street or…
The Cultural Space of Gong in the Central Highlands
Specific values of the cultural space of the Central Highlands gong which is a part of Vietnam’s cultural heritage and quintessence has been recognised by the international community. On 25th…
Cyclo – a cultural characteristic of Vietnam tourism
For a long time, the image of Vietnamese women in Ao dai dress walk around on the cyclo (call “Xich lo” in Vietnamese) went on in the minds of many…
Tray of five fruits for Vietnamese Tet
A tray of five fruits “Mam Ngu Qua” on the ancestral altar during Vietnamese Tet symbolizes the admiration and gratitude of the Vietnamese to Heaven and Earth and their ancestors, and…
How to convert driving licenses in Vietnam
Non-Vietnamese citizens are only permitted to drive in Vietnam if they hold a temporary Vietnamese driver’s license. Question: (A foreigner) I intends to stay in Việt Nam for one month.…
Conditions for transit foreign tourists
Foreigners in transit through Viet Nam’s international airports or seaports shall enter the country for travel or tourism within 15 days. Question: What are the conditions for transit foreigners to…
Vietnamese geography
Country name: Socialist Republic of Vietnam Capital: Hanoi Geographical location: (main land) Longitude: from 102o09’ to 109o30’ East Latitude: from 8o10’ to 23o24’ North Mainland area: 331,690 km2 Distance (air…