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The dance is usually performed during festivals and special occasions, particularly during Tet (Lunar New Year). The performance mimics a lion’s or a dragon’s movement to bring luck and prosperity in the new year. A family or a business visited by a lion dance performance is believed to have good luck for the rest of the year. The costumes and accessories used by the performers come in various colors and shapes, but all must inspire fear and power to chase away monsters and evils. Traditional dance is considered folk and martial art, as performers must master complex movements. The complex choreography is accompanied by drums called ‘the Seven-Star’ drums that can only be played by the master or second master of the dojo. The performance wouldn’t be complete without “Ong Dia,” the Spirit of the Earth, depicted as a jolly man with a palm-leaf fan. He is believed to have the power to summon mystical animals and leads the dancing troupe, clearing the paths for performers. The ...

At the meeting. Photo: VNA Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has said that he will propose Brunei create more favorable conditions for the Vietnamese community living, studying and working in the country, especially in legal assistance, VNA reported Friday. Meeting with representatives of the Vietnamese Embassy and community in Brunei right after arriving in the country on February 10 afternoon (local time) for a two-day official visit, PM Chinh affirmed that Vietnam has never had such fortune, potential, international position, and prestige as it does today, adding that the Vietnam-Brunei comprehensive partnership is developing fruitfully. He expressed his delight that the Vietnamese community in Brunei, though with a modest number of people, are strong and working in various areas from study, teaching to business. The Vietnamese leader urged them to abide by laws in the host country, stay united and serve as a bridge in relations between the two nations. The Vietnamese ...

Every spring, thousands of wild peach trees bloom on the Dong Van karst plateau. Pho Bang town, the foot of Lung Cu flagpole and Lung Cu border post are now shaded with cherry blossoms and picturesque scenery. Peach blossoms are grown by local people in Ha Giang. Source: Nguyen Tien Phong Every year, cherry blossoms in Ha Giang province will bloom from February to March, a little later than Da Lat. Source: Nguyen Tien Phong This year, spring comes early, so Ha Giang cherry blossoms also bloom earlier than last year, especially in communes of Dong Van district. From mid-January, flowers have begun to bloom. Source: Bui Ngoc Cong The time when peach blossoms bloom is concurrent with the spring rice crop. Source: Nguyen Tien Phong Check in to the border post of Lung Cu commune, one of the cherry blossom-lined spots in Ha Giang. Source: Ha Giang newspaper Almost no leaves left on the branches. Source: Nguyen Tien Phong A...

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the Vietnam – Singapore business forum. Photo: VNA Vietnam encourages partners and investors to engage in digital transformation, green transition, circular economy, innovation, and hi-tech and low-emission development in the country, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stated while attending a Vietnam – Singapore business forum on February 10 as part of his official visit to Singapore, VNA reported. In his remarks, the Vietnamese leader informed participants about the results of his talks with Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, noting that the increasingly strengthened relationship will create a favourable environment for partners and investors of the two sides to further promote win-win cooperation. He affirmed that Vietnam consistently pursues the foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, multilateralization, and diversification of relations; and works hard on comprehensively and effectively promoting international int...