Vui Xuan Nham Dan (Celebration Year of Tiger) – a painting by Hoang Xuan Mai, a student of Duc Tri junior secondary school in Da Nang, was selected for display at Da Nang's Fine Arts Museum (Photo courtesy of Truong Kha)
Da Nang (VNS/VNA) - A selection of 57 paintings by children are ondisplay at the New Spring – New Artworks exhibition in celebration of thecoming Tet (Lunar New Year) holidays in the central city of Da Nang.
The exhibition collected 1,380 paintings of children in age groups from six to15 years-old in the city, and the best ones were assigned for public displaythrough the Tet holidays.
Most of the paintings focus on Tet festival – the country's biggest traditionalholiday – and the emotions of children seeing in the new year.
Children in the city had made their endeavour in a challenging year, with manycreating artworks when they were homeschooling due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The exhibition opens from December 25 to February 20 at the city’s Fine ArtsMuseum, 78 Le Duan Street, a favourite visited site for locals and touristsduring Tet holiday, after most art exhibitions and performances were cancelleddue to COVID-19 through 2020-21.
In August, 25 paintings by 16 children on the COVID-19 fight went on display atthe museum./.
The Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday is a unique cultural heritage of the Vietnamese people. More and more foreigners now celebrate Tet, however, and enjoy the cosy atmosphere surrounding the holiday.
The Tet holiday is the most important and most anticipated of the year in Vietnam. A number of meaningful traditional customs are practiced at this time, with collecting calligraphy being among the most beautiful.
The Ministry of Industry and Trade have urged its local departments to ensure supply of essential goods and necessities, and offer promotion programmes for the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday while following the pandemic prevention measures.
The Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday is fast approaching, and a mountain of gifts is piling up for delivery to soldiers on the Truong Sa archipelago - an inseparable part of Vietnam. These gifts are considered encouragement to the soldiers to overcome the difficulties and fulfil their mission, contributing to firmly protecting national sovereignty over seas and islands.
The ambassador noted that among the 300,000 Vietnamese residing in the RoK, around 3,000 are living in Pyeongtaek and contributing actively to the local economy. Ho expressed his hope that the local authorities will continue support the overseas Vietnamese community in the city.
This is the first time since the adoption of the Convention that a country has served two consecutive terms on the Committee. The outcome shows the trust and recognition that member states have given Vietnam for its efforts and achievements in carrying out and promoting the Convention, as well as for its active role, strong standing, and growing credibility at UNESCO.
Quang Duc pottery is known for its wide range of forms, including wine bottles, jars, lime pots, vases, plant pots, incense burners and candle stands. Decorative motifs are equally rich, featuring mythical creatures, pastoral scenes, floral patterns, deer, peacocks, bats and more.
Vietnam’s cinematic appeal lies in its diverse settings, from terraced mountains and limestone karsts to bustling markets and ancient towns. Its mix of ethnic vibes, buzzing street life, and old traditions gives directors a goldmine for storytelling.
The Vietnamese team will gather on June 26 in Ba Ria-Vung Tau, where they will train until July 14 before departing for Indonesia for the ASEAN U23 Championship 2025, which runs from July 15 to 29. Vietnam will face Laos on July 19 and Cambodia on July 22 in the group stage.
The exhibition showcases more than 100 valuable documents and artifacts, divided into two main parts: “Journalist Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh” and “President Ho Chi Minh – Founder and Mentor of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press.” This is an opportunity to recall the late leader’s journalism journey and affirm his exceptional role in founding and guiding the revolutionary press in Vietnam.
For the first time, the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has granted Vietnam hosting rights for the two championships, including the Asian women’s solo category, which debuts this year as an officially recognised event.
Eight teams will join the tournament, divided into two groups. Group A features Vietnam, the Philippines, Sichuan Club (China), and Australia, while Group B consists of Vietnam U21, Korabelka Club (Russia), Taiwan (China), and U21 Thailand.
Despite strong home support and high expectations, Vietnam were unable to overcome the defending champions, who secured their third consecutive win over Vietnam in a regional final, following previous victories in 2014 and 2023.
The event, part of Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy strategy through 2030, was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela and USM’s Faculty of International Relations. It attracted thousands of students from universities across Venezuela.
For the first time, Vietnamese audiences will have the opportunity to experience the ballet masterpiece "Don Quixote" in its original version by renowned choreographer Marius Petipa.
The contest carried deep meaning as it was the first time the life of Vietnamese women abroad had been highlighted as the central theme, said poet and writer Nguyen Quang Thieu, Chairman of the Vietnam Writers’ Association.
The event formed part of Vietnam’s ongoing campaign to seek UNESCO World Heritage status for the complex at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, scheduled to take place in Paris in July.
Creative cultural festivals are fast emerging as a new catalyst for tourism development in Vietnam, as localities increasingly invest in these vibrant events on a more systematic and larger scale.
This marks the first time Vietnam has hosted a continental-level Muay event which will feature competitions across 28 weight categories in combat and eight performance categories.
Coming to the Vietnamese booth, visitors had the chance to take part in a bamboo dance, a workshop on painting woven bamboo or rattan, or quizzes about Vietnam.
These are impressive achievements, not only showing the efforts and prowess of Vietnamese paddlers but also serving as proof of the sports sector’s strategic and systematic investment.
Vui Xuan Nham Dan (Celebration Year of Tiger) – a painting by Hoang Xuan Mai, a student of Duc Tri junior secondary school in Da Nang, was selected for display at Da Nang's Fine Arts Museum (Photo courtesy of Truong Kha) 
