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The upcoming festival, with the theme “Connecting Cuisines,” offers a unique opportunity to showcase and celebrate the culinary diversity of nations, fostering cultural diplomacy. The 2024 International Food Festival promises to be a spectacular event, taking place on December 7-8 at the Diplomatic Corps Area in Hanoi, with over 60 countries and territories participating. As shared by Hoang Thai Ha from the Diplomatic Corps Service Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, this annual festival is designed to promote cultural and culinary exchanges, bringing nations together through the universal language of food.  A press conference was held by the Diplomatic Corps Service Department on November 21 to unveil details about the upcoming food festival. Photo: Lai Tan/The Hanoi Times This year’s festival, themed “Gastronomy of Unity,” will be a celebration of culinary cultures, offering a glimpse into the heart and soul of each participating country. It also serve...

Just a short drive from Hanoi’s bustling center, Quoc Oai District in the city’s western suburbs offers a plethora of stunning attractions perfect for heritage tourism, eco-tourism, entertainment, and quick weekend getaways. There is immense potential in Quoc Oai that awaits full exploration and promotion to attract both domestic and international visitors. A Land of Rich Potential The Water Temple, nestled within Thay Pagoda, is a serene and picturesque spot. Photo: Lai Tan/ The Hanoi Times Quoc Oai District boasts a semi-mountainous terrain with plains interspersed by hills and mountains, creating a diverse and naturally beautiful landscape. The district also has a long and rich history, with a unique culture rooted in the Doai land, the ancient territory west of the capital, Thang Long, now Hanoi. Of particular note are the district’s 220 historical, cultural, architectural, and artistic relics. Among these, two stand out as Special National Relics: Thay Pagoda in S...

Eight collectives practicing Tug-of-war Rituals and Games from Vietnam and Republic of Korea (RoK) came together in Hanoi to share, perform, and introduce their community’s heritage. Republic of Korea The event took place on November 18 at Tran Vu temple, Long Bien district, Hanoi, as part of the 2023 Hanoi Creative Design Festival. The event is organized by the municipal Department of Culture and Sports in collaboration with the Cultural Heritage Association of Vietnam and Long Bien district from November 17-28. The performance of Vietnam – RoK Tug of War Rituals and Games drew participation from nearly 500 artisans and practitioners from Vietnam’s Lao Cai, Vinh Phuc, Bac Ninh, Hanoi and RoK’s Dangjin city. Although each community and country has a different name and practice of tug-of-war rituals and games, they all aim to pray for good health for the people, good weather, and lush crops. The common point of Vietnamese tug-of-war rituals and games...

This is one of the topics discussed between Nguyen Ngoc Hung, Vice President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO), and Maricelle Regino-Borja, National Director of Habitat for Humanity in Vietnam (Habitat Vietnam) on November 20. Nguyen Ngoc Hung, Vice President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO), received Maricelle Regino-Borja, National Director of Habitat for Humanity in Vietnam (Habitat Vietnam). (Photo: Thu Ha) At the meeting, Maricelle Regino-Borja, National Director of Habitat Vietnam, said that the organization plans to expand its housing construction project for the poor in Vietnam (Vietnam Big Build), which was implemented since 2018 in the provinces: Dong Thap, Tien Giang, Phu Tho. In 2024, the Project expects to construct houses for 25 ethnic minority families in Bat Xat district, Lao Cai province. The Vietnam Big Build 2024 is expected to attract the participation of more than 200 Vietnamese and international volunteer...

The statement was made by Major General Nguyen Van Ky, Deputy Director of the Department of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Public Security at the Consultation Seminar of government agencies, local authorities, socio-political organizations, professional organizations, non-governmental organizations, and people on the draft of Vietnam’s Second National Report on CAT Implementation (CAT 2 Report). The event took place in Hung Yen on November 20. The event was organized by the CAT 2 Report Drafting Committee, attracting the participation of representatives of central ministries, departments, units, departments, socio-political organizations, and international organizations. Major General Nguyen Van Ky, Deputy Director of the Department of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Public Security delivered a speech at the Seminar. According to CAT’s provisions, the development of a CAT Report must ensure widespread participation and input from government agencies, local authorities, socio-...