Fighters from Vietnam will compete in the 2024 Asian U22 and Youth Boxing Championships in Astana capital of Kazakhstan from April 25 to May 10.

Dubbed the “mini Sapa of the Northeast region”, Binh Lieu district in Quang Ninh province is renowned for its stunning natural landscapes, with each season displaying its own unique beauty. If you love ancient charm and traditional culture, you can visit the Tay ethnic villages in Binh Lieu to explore the unique architectural style of their earthen houses.

The Ho Chi Minh City International Film Festival 2024 (HIFF 2024) opened in the southern metropolis on April 6.

The intricate outfits of Lao women in Lai Chau province are meticulously crafted, with the primary colour being black dyed with indigo. Men’s attire is simpler, typically consisting of black-dyed trousers and shirts.

Nguyen Van Troi Street in Hoa Binh city, Hoa Binh province, known as “Ban (Bauhinia) Flower Street”, is now in full bloom, showcasing vibrant colours and creating a romantic atmosphere that attracts many tourists for sightseeing, check-ins, and admiring the scenery.

There’s a dipping sauce that encapsulates the essence of the Northwestern mountainous region, enticing anyone to savour its flavour at least once: “cham cheo”. The condiment has also made a mark, being listed among the top 100 outstanding gifts in Vietnam’s 63 cities and provinces.

The French food festival 2004 named “Balade En France” was opened in Hanoi on April 5 under the auspices of the French embassy in Vietnam and the municipal People’s Committee.

The culture, sports and tourism department of Quang Nam province, in cooperation with its ancient town of Hoi An, plans to develop the tourism hub as a ‘non-smoking’ and a ‘bicycle’ destination in the ‘green’ tourism promotion campaign.

Thai princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn delivered a 50-minute musical performance about Vietnam, called “Vietnam an long” (Vietnam at peace) at Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok on the occasion of the 107th founding anniversary of the university.

The Institute of South Asian, West Asian and African Studies (ISAWAAS) under the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences (VASS) hosted a Happy Iftar Day in Hanoi on April 3, bringing together representatives of Muslim countries’ embassies in Vietnam.

The northern mountainous province of Tuyen Quang will host the 3rd International Hot-air Balloon Festival from April 27 to May 2, according to organisers.

A national painting competition with the theme “Salute to the Dien Bien soldiers” has been launched for children and young people to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory.

The highly anticipated Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) will light up the skies of the central coast again this summer, promising to continue entertaining visitors from all over the world with dazzling "sensory feasts" under the theme "Made in Unity - Connecting Continents, Radiating Globally".

The 2024 Vietnam Book and Reading Culture Day will take place from April 15 to May 1, with digital transformation to be boosted to bring books to more readers, according to the Ministry of Information and Communications.