Culture - Sports

The upcoming U17 women’s football friendly match between Thailand and Vietnam is another significant step in leveraging sports as a means to develop cooperation between the two countries.

The tournament serves as a vital platform for young entrepreneurs and JCI leaders to exchange insights and explore investment and collaboration opportunities.

Since its debut in June 2024, "Anh trai vuot ngan chong gai" has captivated Vietnamese audiences both within Vietnam and across its diaspora, creating an unprecedented bridge between generations and geographic divides.

Vietnamese artists joined an international parade marking the 26th anniversary of Macau’s return to China took place on March 23. This is a key opportunity to promote Vietnamese culture and traditional attire.

The event featured a variety of activities designed to showcase the richness and diversity of Vietnamese culture to the international community.

According to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the exhibition is expected to add a meaningful artistic event to the Lang Sen Festival. It is also hoped to enhance cultural exchanges and provide an opportunity for art enthusiasts to appreciate outstanding photographic works by photographers from ASEAN countries.

Measuring approximately 16 metres in length and up to 2 metres in width, these boats are extraordinary in both scale and construction.

Governor Pratya highlighted the food street’s role in boosting the local economy and attracting tourists. He noted that alongside landmarks such as the Ho Chi Minh Memorial and the Thai-Vietnamese Cultural Street Gate, it further strengthens ties with Vietnamese localities.

Olympic Run Day, an initiative aimed at promoting physical fitness nationwide, was launched in multiple localities across Vietnam on March 23.

As the first event of 2025 for Angel’s Fighting Championship (AFC), one of Asia’s leading MMA leagues, AFC 37 featured seven matches, including two Vietnamese fighters Quang Van Minh and Le Van Tuan, who have made their mark in domestic competitions.

Khoi surpassed Yujiro Daidoji of Japan, who came in second in the men’s 42km track in 2hr34.19min on Sunday and his country fellowman Lê Tấn Hi, in third, with a time of 2hr 34.24min.

Ho Chi Minh City Women’s FC won 5-4 over Abu Dhabi Country (UAE) on March 22 to advance to the semifinals of the 2024-2025 AFC Women’s Champions League.

Spring is a particularly vibrant time in the province, with numerous traditional Muong festivals such as Khai Ha, Chua Tien, and Dinh Kenh taking place. These events strengthen community bonds while drawing large numbers of tourists.

The organising committee recognised and presented awards to 10 exceptional athletes, their five coaches, and three teams, alongside honouring five athletes with disabilities and their three coaches.

Vietnam secured its first-ever World Cup sepak takraw title in the women's quadrant category after defeating arch-rival Thailand on March 21.

Co-organised by 12 artists and art studios in collaboration with the Centre for Cultural and Scientific Activities of Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam, the fair seeks to inspire creativity and make the arts more accessible to the public.

Visitors can also explore a bamboo pathway with animal-shaped 'banh mi' sculptures and enjoy over 140 booths from various 'banh mi' producers and businesses. A special banh mi feast will be held on the evenings of March 22, 23, and 24.

Having established itself as one of Asia's most iconic races over the past decade, the event continues to captivate runners with its breathtaking coastal route.

As a signature cultural and tourism event of Lam Dong, the Da Lat Flower Festival plays a vital role in promoting the cultural, natural, and human values of the locality to domestic and international visitors.