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‘Pho’, the iconic Vietnamese dish of rice noodles, broth, and meat, is taking center stage at the upcoming festival. With tens of renowned ‘pho’ brands gearing up for the event, the preparations are in full swing to delight diners and make this annual celebration a memorable one. Co-organized by the Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper and Saigontourist Group, under the guidance of Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the administration of Ho Chi Minh City, this festival promises to be a culinary journey like no other. A recent working session was held by the organizing team to ensure seamless planning for the festival in Seoul. This year, over 20 ‘pho’ brands will showcase the very best of Vietnamese ‘pho’ culture in South Korea, including household names such as Pho Dau, Pho Phu Gia, and Pho Thin Bo Ho – 1 Hang Tre. While traditional ‘pho’ will be the star of the show, diners in South Korea are in for a treat with unique twists on the classic dish. Get ready to indulge in ‘pho’ infuse...

The Vietnam Festival in Sapporo, a vibrant two-day celebration, showcased the beauty of Quang Ninh province and Vietnam as a whole. Organized by the northeastern province of Quang Ninh, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, the festival featured exhibition booths and artistic performances that highlighted the region’s natural wonders, rich culture, and investment potential. The event held a deeper significance as Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son graced the opening ceremony. He emphasized the special meaning of this year’s festival, marking the first extensive cultural exchange between Hokkaido and Vietnam since the elevation of their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for Peace and Prosperity in Asia and the World in 2023. This milestone also coincided with the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations. Now in its third iteration, the Vietnam Festival in Sapporo has become a highly anticipated cultural...

The event took place earlier this week at the Ho Guom Opera House in Hanoi to kick off Ao Dai Week (March 1-8), during which all women are encouraged to wear ao dai to celebrate International Women’s Day (March 8). The event took place earlier this week at the Ho Guom Opera House in Hanoi to kick off Ao Dai Week (March 1-8). Photo: VOV The show also features nearly 200 artists, models, and dancers, according to Hanoitimes. The highlight of the catwalk is Trinh Hoai Nam’s collection entitled Heritage of Five Countries, presented by Indira Gumarova, wife of the Czech Ambassador, who walked in ao dai inspired by Slavic ceramic motifs. She said that she had a lot of fun in this dress because there is no outfit like Ao Dai in the Czech Republic. Five wives of foreign ambassadors attend the event donning the traditional Vietnamese Ao Dai. Photo: VOV “I am a person who loves traditional values, especially fashion products. I think fashion is always connected to peop...