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The Hanoi Autumn Festival 2023, with the theme “Hanoi Autumn: Come to Love,” was a successful event that attracted approximately 80,000 visitors, according to the head of the Tourism Promotion Department. The Hanoi Autumn Carnival, a part of the festival, took place on October 1 in the pedestrian area of Hoan Kiem Lake. The carnival featured a lively and colorful morning parade with around 1,500 participants, including municipal civil servants, students, members of art groups, and craftsmen. A booth selling banh cuon (steamed rice crepe) at the Hanoi Autumn Festival. Photo: Moc Mien/The Hanoi Times The festival, held under the theme “Bright Colors of Autumn,” featured various performances by art groups and women dressed in traditional long robes, known as ao dai, which added a charming touch to the event. Nguyen Thi Chanh, the head of the Muong Gong Club in Phu Man commune, expressed her happiness that her ancient gong dance on the street brought joy to festival-go...

Hannah Nguyen There are only a few days left before the European Commission (EC)’s fourth on-site inspection in Vietnam over the fight against illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. In the effort to lift the IUU yellow card, the most crucial prerequisite was to put an end to the situation of fishing vessels violating the exploitation of seafood in foreign waters. However, the task remained challenging, VNS reported. The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has announced that with relentless efforts to curb the illegal fishing by Vietnamese fishing vessels in foreign waters, Vietnam’s fishery sector hoped that the removal of its yellow card warning for IUU fishing will happen this year. Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Phung Duc Tien made the statement on September 29 during a virtual conference with 28 coastal cities and provinces and relevant agencies and units, regarding preparations for the EC inspection team for the fourth time. T...

The Hanoi Department of Tourism has reported that the number of international visitors to Hanoi in the first nine months of 2023 has exceeded the annual target. Among the arrivals, there have been an estimated 3.2 million international tourists, representing a fourfold increase compared to the same period in 2022. Additionally, the number of domestic tourists reached around 15.7 million, showing a 20.2% year-on-year increase. International visitors at Hoan Kiem Lake – the heart of the capital city. Photos: Hoai Nam/ The Hanoi Times The total tourism revenue during this period reached about VND69.3 trillion (US$2.85 billion), indicating a 66.9% year-on-year increase. The average occupancy rate of accommodation across all categories was 61%, a 27% year-on-year increase. Throughout January-September, Hanoi has consistently received high ratings from international tourism organizations and has been ranked among the most attractive destinations in the world. On September 6,...

The Hanoi Autumn Carnival, a vibrant and colorful event, took place on October 1st as part of the Hanoi Autumn Festival. The festivities unfolded in the bustling pedestrian area surrounding Hoan Kiem Lake. A morning parade saw participation from up to 1,500 individuals comprising municipal civil servants, students, members of art groups, and craftsmen from various parts of the city. The festival, held under the captivating theme “Bright Colors of Autumn,” showcased mesmerizing performances by talented art groups. Adding a charming touch to the event were women dressed in traditional long robes, known as “ao dai.” The carnival program attracts the largest number of spectators. Photo: VNA  The carnival commenced amidst great excitement, featuring a captivating lion and dragon dance performed by a renowned troupe from Thanh Oai District. This mesmerizing spectacle involved 600 skilled individuals manipulating 30 magnificent dragons and unicorns, accompanied by 30 tale...

In his remarks at the celebration, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said that the recognition of Xoe Thai as Vietnam ’s 14th heritage inscribed by UNESCO is a moment of great pride for the Thai people and the community of the country’s 54 ethnic groups. The noble and beautiful value of Xoe Thai dance should be promoted internationally and domestically, he said.  “As Xoe Thai represents the convergence of cultural beauty, promoting this art is our shared responsibility,” Mr. Chinh noted. Pauline Tamesis, UN Resident Coordinator in Vietnam , said that the Thai community and Vietnamese people should continue to maintain, promote, and disseminate the significance of Xoe Thai, while contributing more to UNESCO’s activities and human culture. The ceremony also featured a Xoe Thai dance show involving more than 2,000 artisans and performers. Xoe Thai is a unique traditional dance that plays a significant role in the daily life of Thai ethnic minority communities in the northwest ...

The Hanoi Railway under the Vietnam Railways Corporation asked for assistance from the People’s Committees of Ba Dinh and Hoan Kiem Districts and related wards, where the encroachment has repeated, to handle the issue thoroughly. Vendors started selling beverages along the corridor of the Hanoi – Dong Dang railway route, which snakes through several crowded neighborhoods across the two mentioned districts, around the beginning of 2018, according to the Hanoi Railway. The operation of the coffee shops just inches from the active railway attracted foreign tourists and local people to this area to take photos and videos, especially when a train passed by. The authorities implemented many drastic measures, including coercive clearance and making records of administrative violations, and the situation basically ceased in October 2019. However, the Hanoi Railway saw the cafés resume operation along the railway route’s sections in Hang Bong, Cua Nam, and Dien Bien Phu Wards, though witho...

The discovery was part of the results of the 2021-22 excavation jointly conducted by the Institute of Archeology under the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences and the History Museum of Ho Chi Minh City. It was reported during a working trip of Tran The Thuan, director of the municipal Department of Culture and Sports on Friday last week. Surprising discoveries Besides five exploratory holes, a hole measuring over 200 square meters was dug. In the hole, 224 burial jars and 15 tombs were found. In a tomb, archeologists discovered the remains of an ancient person believed to be a 1.65-meter man. Two fangs were also found, suggesting that the person had a high position in society. A piece of stone earring shaped like two animals’ heads. Photo : L.Dien / Tuoi Tre The Giong Ca Vo archeological site, which is determined to date back 2,200-2,300 years, has been well known for multiple relics found in 1992 and 1994.  However, the excavation since March 2021 has shown...

Ministers at the conference pose for a group photo. Photo: toquoc.vn Hung led a delegation to join more than 2,500 delegates from 161 countries and territories at the UNESCO World Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable Development (MONDIACULT) 2022 held in Mexico from September 28-30, Vietnam Plus reported. During a thematic session entitled “Culture for sustainable development”, Hung shared Vietnam ’s experience and recommendation on identifying and fully assessing the role and contributions of culture for sustainable development, as well as the building and development of cultural policies in the coming time. Vietnam is fully aware of the role of culture as a driving force for sustainable development and commits to carrying out and achieving the 2030 Agenda, the minister underlined. Vietnam Prioritises Improving Welfare for Cultural Workers: Minister" style="max-width:100%; padding:0px; margin:0px;" title=" Vietnam Prioritises Impr...

Besides the experience of hunting clouds or admiring the rice fields in the northern mountains, nowadays young tourists also come to the green steppes to enjoy the fresh air and get away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Throughout Vietnam, there are many beautiful grasslands that not everyone knows about. These vast green steppes are located in the middle of the majestic scenery of rolling hills and mountains, they have a pristine and majestic beauty like the famous “Mongolian steppes” that make visitors “fall in love at first sight”. Photo: ttvn Suoi Thau steppe – Ha Giang Suoi Thau steppe is one of the destinations that attract travel enthusiasts. This place has the most poetic picture-like scenery, especially in autumn. Suoi Thau is about 5 km from Coc Pai town, Xin Man district, Ha Giang province, and is located at an altitude of over 1,200m above sea level. Although this place is a beautiful steppe in Ha Giang, few people know it. it. That is why Suoi Tha...

The French Consulate General’s residence in Ho Chi Minh City is open to the public from 9:00 a.m. to 17:00 p.m on September 17. Many visitors shared that in order to come here, they had to register many days beforehand. The French Consulate General’s residence is only open once a year to welcome visitors. Photo: plo.vn This activity is part of a series of events called “European Heritage Days”. This is the only occasion of the year for the public of Vietnam and other countries to visit historical structures, and admire the works of art and ancient furniture displayed in this unique place. The residence of the French Consulate General is hidden in the middle of a tree-lined garden, under the canopy of old trees. This building is considered a symbol of Indochina architecture in the 19th century. This is the first time that fine art researcher Ngo Kim Khoi has visited the Consulate General’s Residence. He was accompanied by his son. They arrived very early. He expressed h...

These tea hills have no longer been a “mystery” to most people, as visitors can easily find their way to the most gorgeous, charming, and alluring tea hills and get lost in the peaceful atmosphere just like you are stepping into a movie. 1. Cau Dat Tea Hill, Dalat Photo: Pham Kim Nhan Talking about tea hills, young travel ers will often think of the beautiful Cau Dat tea hill, which is located in Dalat. This is the place where many people and couples in love choose to have one-of-a-kind photographs taken with an amazing natural background. This place is filled with green tea clusters, and tourists can also see the small houses with brown roofs in the distance, which reminds us of a scene in the famous movie, “The Little House On The Prairie.” There are also tall and powerful wind power towers standing on the hills that make the scenery even more astonishing. The best time to visit Da Lat is from October to March next year when the weather is cold and does not rain muc...