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The Hanoi Autumn Festival 2023, with the theme “Hanoi Autumn: Come to Love,” was a successful event that attracted approximately 80,000 visitors, according to the head of the Tourism Promotion Department. The Hanoi Autumn Carnival, a part of the festival, took place on October 1 in the pedestrian area of Hoan Kiem Lake. The carnival featured a lively and colorful morning parade with around 1,500 participants, including municipal civil servants, students, members of art groups, and craftsmen. A booth selling banh cuon (steamed rice crepe) at the Hanoi Autumn Festival. Photo: Moc Mien/The Hanoi Times The festival, held under the theme “Bright Colors of Autumn,” featured various performances by art groups and women dressed in traditional long robes, known as ao dai, which added a charming touch to the event. Nguyen Thi Chanh, the head of the Muong Gong Club in Phu Man commune, expressed her happiness that her ancient gong dance on the street brought joy to festival-go...

Hannah Nguyen There are only a few days left before the European Commission (EC)’s fourth on-site inspection in Vietnam over the fight against illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. In the effort to lift the IUU yellow card, the most crucial prerequisite was to put an end to the situation of fishing vessels violating the exploitation of seafood in foreign waters. However, the task remained challenging, VNS reported. The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has announced that with relentless efforts to curb the illegal fishing by Vietnamese fishing vessels in foreign waters, Vietnam’s fishery sector hoped that the removal of its yellow card warning for IUU fishing will happen this year. Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Phung Duc Tien made the statement on September 29 during a virtual conference with 28 coastal cities and provinces and relevant agencies and units, regarding preparations for the EC inspection team for the fourth time. T...

More than 1,500 people join a colourful carnival parade. The carnival includes a parade of people in Ao Dai (Vietnamese traditional long dress). Ethnic people bring special performances to the event. The debut version of Hanoi Autumn Festival from September 29 to October 1 runs with the theme of “Thu Hà Nội – Đến để yêu” (Come to fall in love) with the aim of honouring heritage sites and landscapes, promoting cultural values and tourism products of the capital, as well as attracting more tourists. The carnival creates a colourful and cheerful atmosphere. The post Hanoi Residents Buzz with Excitement for Autumn Carnival appeared first on Vietexplorer.com .

The Hanoi Department of Tourism has reported that the number of international visitors to Hanoi in the first nine months of 2023 has exceeded the annual target. Among the arrivals, there have been an estimated 3.2 million international tourists, representing a fourfold increase compared to the same period in 2022. Additionally, the number of domestic tourists reached around 15.7 million, showing a 20.2% year-on-year increase. International visitors at Hoan Kiem Lake – the heart of the capital city. Photos: Hoai Nam/ The Hanoi Times The total tourism revenue during this period reached about VND69.3 trillion (US$2.85 billion), indicating a 66.9% year-on-year increase. The average occupancy rate of accommodation across all categories was 61%, a 27% year-on-year increase. Throughout January-September, Hanoi has consistently received high ratings from international tourism organizations and has been ranked among the most attractive destinations in the world. On September 6,...

The Hanoi Autumn Carnival, a vibrant and colorful event, took place on October 1st as part of the Hanoi Autumn Festival. The festivities unfolded in the bustling pedestrian area surrounding Hoan Kiem Lake. A morning parade saw participation from up to 1,500 individuals comprising municipal civil servants, students, members of art groups, and craftsmen from various parts of the city. The festival, held under the captivating theme “Bright Colors of Autumn,” showcased mesmerizing performances by talented art groups. Adding a charming touch to the event were women dressed in traditional long robes, known as “ao dai.” The carnival program attracts the largest number of spectators. Photo: VNA  The carnival commenced amidst great excitement, featuring a captivating lion and dragon dance performed by a renowned troupe from Thanh Oai District. This mesmerizing spectacle involved 600 skilled individuals manipulating 30 magnificent dragons and unicorns, accompanied by 30 tale...

In his remarks at the celebration, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said that the recognition of Xoe Thai as Vietnam ’s 14th heritage inscribed by UNESCO is a moment of great pride for the Thai people and the community of the country’s 54 ethnic groups. The noble and beautiful value of Xoe Thai dance should be promoted internationally and domestically, he said.  “As Xoe Thai represents the convergence of cultural beauty, promoting this art is our shared responsibility,” Mr. Chinh noted. Pauline Tamesis, UN Resident Coordinator in Vietnam , said that the Thai community and Vietnamese people should continue to maintain, promote, and disseminate the significance of Xoe Thai, while contributing more to UNESCO’s activities and human culture. The ceremony also featured a Xoe Thai dance show involving more than 2,000 artisans and performers. Xoe Thai is a unique traditional dance that plays a significant role in the daily life of Thai ethnic minority communities in the northwest ...

The Hanoi Railway under the Vietnam Railways Corporation asked for assistance from the People’s Committees of Ba Dinh and Hoan Kiem Districts and related wards, where the encroachment has repeated, to handle the issue thoroughly. Vendors started selling beverages along the corridor of the Hanoi – Dong Dang railway route, which snakes through several crowded neighborhoods across the two mentioned districts, around the beginning of 2018, according to the Hanoi Railway. The operation of the coffee shops just inches from the active railway attracted foreign tourists and local people to this area to take photos and videos, especially when a train passed by. The authorities implemented many drastic measures, including coercive clearance and making records of administrative violations, and the situation basically ceased in October 2019. However, the Hanoi Railway saw the cafés resume operation along the railway route’s sections in Hang Bong, Cua Nam, and Dien Bien Phu Wards, though witho...

Vietnam News Today (Oct. 2) notable headlines 671 new Covid-19 cases recorded on October 1 Bright prospect ahead as nation welcomes new foreign investment wave Vietnam attends world conference on cultural policies, sustainable development in Mexico Xoe Thai folk art honored by UNESCO Vietnam looks to upgrade int’l merchant fleet Declining Mekong water levels in flood season creates hardship in An Giang Vietnamese paragliders to fly high at World Cup Vietnam records high digital banking growth Tran Van Thao becomes first Vietnamese IBA champion Illustrative image. Photo: VNA 671 new Covid-19 cases recorded on October 1 The national Covid-19 caseload rose to 11,480,028 with 671 new cases recorded on October 1, the lowest daily number for nearly three months, according to the Ministry of Health. With 727 patients given the all clear during the day, the number of recoveries rose to 10,592,592. Meanwhile, there are 91 patients needing breathing support...

Ministers at the conference pose for a group photo. Photo: toquoc.vn Hung led a delegation to join more than 2,500 delegates from 161 countries and territories at the UNESCO World Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable Development (MONDIACULT) 2022 held in Mexico from September 28-30, Vietnam Plus reported. During a thematic session entitled “Culture for sustainable development”, Hung shared Vietnam ’s experience and recommendation on identifying and fully assessing the role and contributions of culture for sustainable development, as well as the building and development of cultural policies in the coming time. Vietnam is fully aware of the role of culture as a driving force for sustainable development and commits to carrying out and achieving the 2030 Agenda, the minister underlined. Vietnam Prioritises Improving Welfare for Cultural Workers: Minister" style="max-width:100%; padding:0px; margin:0px;" title=" Vietnam Prioritises Impr...

Besides the experience of hunting clouds or admiring the rice fields in the northern mountains, nowadays young tourists also come to the green steppes to enjoy the fresh air and get away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Throughout Vietnam, there are many beautiful grasslands that not everyone knows about. These vast green steppes are located in the middle of the majestic scenery of rolling hills and mountains, they have a pristine and majestic beauty like the famous “Mongolian steppes” that make visitors “fall in love at first sight”. Photo: ttvn Suoi Thau steppe – Ha Giang Suoi Thau steppe is one of the destinations that attract travel enthusiasts. This place has the most poetic picture-like scenery, especially in autumn. Suoi Thau is about 5 km from Coc Pai town, Xin Man district, Ha Giang province, and is located at an altitude of over 1,200m above sea level. Although this place is a beautiful steppe in Ha Giang, few people know it. it. That is why Suoi Tha...

A survey conducted by adventure tour operator Intrepid Travel has highlighted that Vietnam represents one of the five leading destinations for tourists from New Zealand who are keen to travel over the next year. Photo: Shutterstock According to details within the survey, roughly 85% of New Zealanders are planning to travel within the next year, despite enduring soaring living costs at home. Of the figure, 29% of New Zealanders plan to travel overseas over the next year, while 56% intend to travel domestically. Alongside Vietnam , other most popular destinations include New Zealand itself, Australia, Turkey, and Morocco. The New Zealand Herald quoted Sarah Clarke, managing director of Intrepid Travel, as sayings that the company is also seeing New Zealanders start to plan for a future involving international travel . “We’re starting to see some of those key destinations come back again, like Vietnam , which is a really popular one for intrepid travel with Kiwis,”...