Điện Biên province blooms in white

10/03/2026
01:40

Điện Biên is now in full orchid tree blossom season, as delicate white flowers blanket villages, parks and the roads of Điện Biên Phủ, creating one of the region’s most iconic spring landscapes. The 2026 Orchid Tree Flower Festival, running until 12 March, invites visitors to experience vibrant cultural events and the poetic beauty of this unique bloom.

Domestic cultural highlights for 11 March

Domestic cultural highlights for 11 March

Culture 06:50

Domestic cultural highlights for 11 March 1. Hà Nội promotes green travel, digital experiences 2. Exhibition recreates old Hà Nội spaces 3. Hồ Chí Minh City diversifies tourism 4. Mekong Delta's flying motorcycle circus troupe 5. Youth theatre stages series of comedy sketches

Flower streets beautify Hà Nội

Flower streets beautify Hà Nội

Culture 02:24

Beyond providing shade, flowering trees are transforming Hà Nội’s streets into vibrant, colorful highlights. With thoughtful planning, each season is becoming a memorable experience that keeps visitors returning year after year.

Điện Biên province blooms in white

Điện Biên province blooms in white

Culture 01:40

Điện Biên is now in full orchid tree blossom season, as delicate white flowers blanket villages, parks and the roads of Điện Biên Phủ, creating one of the region’s most iconic spring landscapes. The 2026 Orchid Tree Flower Festival, running until 12 March, invites visitors to experience vibrant cultural events and the poetic beauty of this unique bloom.

Preserving heritage through traditional instruments

Preserving heritage through traditional instruments

Culture 01:57

In the highland villages of Lào Cai, the sound of the khèn remains a vital pulse of Mông cultural life. Breaking traditional gender norms, a young girl born in 2006 has dedicated herself to mastering this demanding instrument to preserve her family’s artistic lineage. Her passion serves as a refreshing highlight at local festivals, proving that the younger generation is committed to keeping ancestral melodies alive.

Áo dài festival brings heritage to life

Áo dài festival brings heritage to life

Culture 02:11

Hundreds of traditional áo dài designs from across Việt Nam lit up the opening night of the Hồ Chí Minh City Áo Dài Festival at Nguyễn Huệ Walking Street.

Royal woodblocks bring Nguyễn heritage to life

Royal woodblocks bring Nguyễn heritage to life

Culture 05:58

Việt Nam has a long tradition of woodblock printing, and to celebrate that heritage, the State Records and Archives Administration of Việt Nam opened a new exhibition on 3 March titled “Admiring Imperial Annotations – Experiencing Woodblock Printing.”