HCM City to hold Ao Dai festival in March
11:08 | 13/02/2017 Fashion & Life
The HCM City People’s Committee has scheduled the fourth ao dai (traditional long dress) festival for March 3-17.
Love for Hanoi through the lens of a British diplomat
14:48 | 08/02/2017 Fashion & Life
(VEN) - Hanoi was neither the place where John Ramsden began his career, nor the place where he fell in love at first sight, but this senior diplomat has a passionate love for Hanoi, which remains unchanged today.
The man who brought Royal chickens to northern Vietnam
16:24 | 03/02/2017 Fashion & Life
(VEN) - Quy Phi chicken, also known as Royal chicken, originated from Europe. With crests that look like Buddha’s hands, black and white feathers, and red eyes, Royal chickens look quite different from other breeds. Due to its special name and attractive appearance, Royal chicken has become a favored choice for many Vietnamese consumers, especially on the occasion of the Lunar New Year (Tet). Tran Huy Hoi was the first farmer to introduce the regal breed to northern Vietnam.
Tet through foreign eyes
09:55 | 01/02/2017 Fashion & Life
(VEN) - Foreigners living in Vietnam, who have already experienced Tet, the Lunar New Year celebration, are looking forward to the experience. Those who have not, but have heard a lot about it, are curious about the many holiday customs and traditions.
Saigon’s Tet flower street extends run as crowds keep pouring in
14:53 | 31/01/2017 Fashion & Life
Officials in Ho Chi Minh City have decided to keep the iconic Tet flower street open through late Wednesday, giving visitors one extra day to start the Year of the Rooster with a stroll and take all the selfies they want.
Vietnam readies rare birds for 'Year of the Chicken'
10:25 | 25/01/2017 Fashion & Life
Vietnam's zodiac calendar holds 2017 as the Year of the Rooster. Breeders throughout the country are getting their best birds ready for market.
Winter cold brings frost to mountains in northern Vietnam
15:22 | 11/01/2017 Fashion & Life
Occasional frost and snow in Vietnam often amazed both locals and foreigners.
Vietnamese beauty wins best costume at Miss Tourism International
10:40 | 10/01/2017 Fashion & Life
Vietnamese representative Pham Thuy Linh won the best costume award at the 19th Miss Tourism International recently took place in Malaysia.
Lanhuong Fashion House, new tourist attraction
11:03 | 06/01/2017 Fashion & Life
(VEN) - The Hanoi Department of Tourism launched a Vietnamese Ao dai Space at the Lanhuong Fashion House at 18 Au Co Road in Tay Ho District, Hanoi. As the first fashion place in Hanoi to be recognized as a destination for tourists to the city, Lanhuong Fashion House has become a peerless destination for those who love Ao Dai (the Vietnamese traditional long dress).
Hanoi threatens to close 'Cursing Noodles' shop featured on CNN show
11:02 | 03/01/2017 Fashion & Life
The shop and the likes are told to stop being rude.
