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If one is to think about Belgium and its (in)famous traits and culture, one would definitely mention the complicated political landscape, the Atomium or the small statue of Manneken Pis. But what makes Belgians stand out the most is their deep and profound love for food and beverages. Many people know the waffles, or well known french fries (and every …

Vietnam is a country of festivals. Foreign tourists mostly know about tourism festivals only. There are about 8000 festivals from all the provinces, ethnics and religions. Festivals in Vietnam are where the people show veneration to the gods, mythical characters, national heroes and send their wishes for a better life. In a typical festival in North Vietnam, there are two …

Holi, also called Festival of Color, is the most anticipated celebration in the Hindu religion. Holi marks the arrivals of spring, a season of joy and hope, and is celebrated annually at the end of February or early March. Participants in the festival often shower strangers and friends with vibrant colours. Related: Unique Traditional Festivals in Vietnam The Holi Blast Festival …

Don’t miss a visit to Hanoi this January to see the truly ancient beauty of the city at the cultural event “Memory of Hanoi” organized by Hanoi Tourism Department. The event is scheduled to be held for the first time at the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long from December 30, 2015 – January 4, 2016, and free for all visitors. …

On the 22nd November, Nam Dinh province held a ceremony to receive the certificate of National Intangible Cultural Heritage for Chau Van singing and Phu Day festival. These are two heritages associated with hau dong ritual in connection with (Dao Mau) mother goddess religion as well as the cult of Vietnamese 4 Palaces. Chau Van and hau dong are two …

Did you ever take part in any Vietnamese festival? If your answer is “No”, follow us to Dong Da Festival in Hanoi to witness the formal rituals and join exciting games at the festival.                                                      …

A collection of more than 80 kinds of daisy flowers was displayed and introduced in different spaces at Daisy Flower Festival in Uong Bi City, Quang Ninh Province on 18 October. The festival was held first at Ba Vang pagoda, a destination belongs to Yen Tu landscape. Aside from admiring daisy flowers, visitors could join the traditional culture and art …

To celebrate 20th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and United Arab Emirates (UAE), Vietnam Embassy in UAE coordinated with UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs to hold a formal reception participated by high-ranking officials of UAE, the Diplomatic corps, enterprises, international friends and Vietnamese people. After the welcome speech on 20 year – diplomatic relation, Mrs Nguyen …

In order to prepare for Tourism and Culture Week 2013 in Da Lat (include 4 important programs) taking place at the end of this year, residents of traditional flower villages in Da Lat city hurry to plant seeds and execute welcoming constructions. At Thai Phien flower village, the locals have seeded more than 30 hectares for year-end harvest. The main …

From 18th to 27th October 2013, the hotel Crowne Plaza West Hanoi is going to organize “Japanese food festival” with a participant of famous chef Yasuhiro Ohara from hotel ANA Crowne Plaza Fukuoka in Japan. “Japanese food festival” is held to promote friendship, cultural exchange of Vietnam-Japan. Earlier, the hotel ANA Crowne Plaza Fukuoka in Japan took place “Vietnamese food …