PSNews - The Lunar New Year, also known as Tết Nguyên Đán in Vietnamese), is one of the most important celebrations in Vietnam. It is also an valuable opportunity for foreign diplomats who work in Vietnam to delve deeper into the cultural beauty of this S-shaped land. Whether they are newcomers or have been here for a few years, when Tet is coming and spring begins, all foreign ambassadors can feel the optimistic spirit of Vietnamese people as well as their hope for peace, happiness and prosperity.

Lunar New Year (Tet) is the largest festival in Vietnam's traditional celebrations, marking the transition between the old year and the new one. It is a moment that signifies the changing cycle of the heavens, earth, and all living things.

As a staple of Ho Chi Minh City's Tet celebrations, Nguyen Hue Flower Street has become synonymous with innovation, showcasing stunning floral art, bonsai, sculptures, and installations that capture the essence of Vietnamese culture.

The traditional Tet feast of Hanoi exemplifies culinary artistry and cultural heritage, reflecting the devotion of descendants offering their best to ancestors during the Lunar New Year.

In November 2024, the “Vietnam Days Abroad” programme made its debut in Latin America, leaving lasting impressions.

The Ho Chi Minh Museum, in collaboration with the Archive Department of the Party Central Committee’s Office, launched an exhibition titled “Ho Chi Minh’s Footprints in China” in Hanoi on November 11.

The 6th annual BridgeFest, a vibrant music and community festival, will return to Đông Kinh Nghĩa Thục Square, Hanoi on Saturday, November 2. The festival also introduces the audience to gifted community music and culture groups who will grace the atmosphere with rich performances. 

PSNews - The bell was discovered in 1958 on the Do Son coast near Hai Phong. The bell is an icon of the establishment of Buddhism in Vietnam under the Ly and Tran dynasties.

PSNews - Hanoi Children's Palace is one of the large, modern constructions and was inaugurated to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Liberation of the Capital (October 10, 1954 - October 10, 2024).

A propaganda poster exhibition will kick off in Son Tay township, Hanoi on October 4 as part of activities in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the capital's Liberation Day (October 10, 1954 – 2024), according to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

PSNews - Webtoons are a type of digital comic that originated in South Korea. Through this medium, creators and users can discover, create and share stories.

Around 1,000 domestic and foreign experts are expected to take part in the eighth International Conference of the UNESCO Global Geoparks Network for the Asia-Pacific Region due to take place from September 5 to 17 in the northern mountainous province of Cao Bang.

As the host of the ongoing 2024 Paris Olympics, France has chosen two Vietnamese dishes, including Pho (noodle soup) and Nem ran (spring rolls), to serve to athletes at the games.

Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung presented valuable books written by Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong to the Vietnam Cultural Center in France on the afternoon of July 25 (local time), according to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

On the afternoon of July 27, 2024, Hoiana Resort & Golf hosted a opening ceremony of International Kite Festival – Quang Nam 2024. This event, part of the tourism promotion program "Quang Nam - Heritage Green Region", is directed by the Quang Nam Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism (DoCST) and hosted by Hoiana Resort & Golf. 

A total of 350 diverse and curated artworks will be put up for sale online in the Vietnamese and British market through the website www.leauctions.vn organised by Le Auction House on July 27 and July 28 to mark the occasion of the 100th anniversary since the establishment of the Indochina College of Fine Arts.