Locals upset as authorities cancel controversial ‘lucky ball’ competition in northern Vietnam
Vietnam News 18:51 18/02/2019Stealing the ‘phet,’ or ‘lucky balls,’ is an important part of a springtime festival in Phu Tho Province
Researcher warns against chemically scented incense as pilgrimage season starts in Vietnam
Travel 16:55 13/02/2019It is not the most important part of worship
Vietnamese spare no expense on luxury Tet gift bags sold by top hotel brands
Economy 19:02 23/01/2019A high-end gift bag prepared using imported ingredients can fetch up to VND4.5 million (US$195) apiece
Saigon family preserves Tet tradition with homemade ‘banh tet’
Travel 18:21 17/01/2019Making their own ‘banh tet’ is a way of teaching children a valuable lesson about kinship and culture
Vietnam rice paper artisans roll with tradition
Travel 15:07 24/09/2017One thing most people in Vietnam agree on: homemade is always better
Tet is fun, cozy but also scary for some in Vietnam
Travel 19:08 05/02/2015Tet (Lunar New Year), which is only two weeks away, is traditionally an occasion for reunions, sharing, and caring. However, it has been distorted to some extent in recent years
Classical Indian dance shows wrap up Indian Culture Week in HCMC
Tin Tổng Hợp 18:00 19/03/2014Two nights dedicated to traditional Indian dance last week concluded Indian Culture Week, which was held for the first time in Ho Chi Minh City this year.
