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Google said on January 13 that the number of searches for Tet holiday schedules went up by 200% in the past week. Searches for Tet air tickets rose dramatically in the last 90 days. Going up by 250% was the keyword "buy train tickets online." Keywords related to cleaning and decorating the house have also been popular as Tet approaches. The number of searches for "how to arrange peach blossoms" and "how to decorate the home for Tet " went up dramatically. In the same context, searches for the five-fruit tray have been common. "Mam Ngu Qua" or five-fruit tray is indispensable at Vietnamese homes among the numerous offerings made at ancestors’ altars during Tet . The five fruits usually are banana, orange, apple, mango and kumquat. In Vietnamese tradition, 2023 is the Year of the Cat, but in other East Asian countries like China and South Korea, the cat is replaced by the rabbit. Thus, "why there is no cat in the Chinese zodiac" is one of the top five searches in … [Read more...] about What Vietnamese search the most on Google ahead of Tet

Thailand accounted for 27% of all flight searches in the region, followed by Japan (19%) and Singapore (18%), according to China-based company Sojern, which focuses on digital marketing for the travel industry. In terms of cities, Bangkok topped the list with 22% of all searches, followed by Tokyo (15%), Manila (9%), Phuket (7%) and Taipei (7%), according to Sojern. The Lunar New Year, known as Tet in Vietnam, is one of the most important holidays in Asian culture. It begins on January 22 this year. Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has instructed all relevant government agencies to prepare to welcome foreign tourists during the holiday and ensure their safety. Also according to data from Chinese-language travel service platform Ctrip, Thailand will be a top destination for Chinese tourists during the Chinese New Year holiday. Between December 27 and January 1, inbound travel bookings from Thailand to mainland China increased by 101% year-on-year, according to Ctrip. … [Read more...] about Thailand most searched Asia-Pacific destination for Lunar New Year

Thirteen crew members were rescued on Wednesday from a cargo ship that sank off southwestern Japan during fierce winter winds, with planes and ships, including private vessels, searching for the remaining nine. The vessel, the 6,651-tonne Hong Kong-registered "Jintian", issued a distress call late on Tuesday, the Japan Coast Guard said. Media reported a person on the ship said it was listing and taking on water, and later reports said the 22 crew members - all Chinese or Myanmar nationals - had transferred to lifeboats. There was no immediate word on what caused the vessel, which was carrying lumber, to capsize. A Coast Guard spokesperson said winds were strong at the time the distress signal was received at around 11:15 p.m. on Tuesday. The Coast Guard immediately sought assistance from patrol ships and aircraft in the vicinity, the west of Nagasaki city, top government spokesman Hirokazu Matsuno said. The ship sank at 2:46 a.m. (17:46 GMT on Tuesday), he added, quoting … [Read more...] about Thirteen crew rescued after ship sinks off Japan, search on for 9 missing

PANO - The Quang Ninh provincial People's Committee on September 11th met to discuss the celebration of the 20th anniversary of the recognition of Ha Long Bay as a world heritage site by UNESCO. Ha Long Bay. Photo: vinhhalong.info A series of activities, such as a photo contest on Ha Long Bay's landscapes, a conference entitled "Maintenance and sustainable development of the World Natural Heritage of Ha Long Bay", and a talk themed "Enterprises accompanying the world heritage" will be organized to mark the event. An art program entitled "Maintaining the green of Ha Long Bay forever” on November 1st in Ha Long city will be the celebration’s highlight. Translated by Trung Thanh … [Read more...] about UNESCO’s recognition of Ha Long Bay as the world heritage to be marked

In an interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency on the occasion of the lunar New Year (Tet) festival, Manhart presented his view on the Southeast Asian nation’s competitiveness for tourism, which he said lies in its rich and exceptional culture and nature. “At present, Vietnam owns eight world heritage sites and 14 intangible cultural heritage elements, which show the huge potentials,” he added. The UNESCO Representative went on: “Vietnam is very successful in connecting tangible with its intangible heritage. An example and one of my favorite experiences is the Ao Dai Festival last April in Yen Tu. I was so lucky to participate in the festival and got to wear a traditional Vietnamese Ao Dai with the world heritage logo printed on it. Ao Dai is a candidate for the intangible heritage list and Yen Tu is seeking to get the UNESCO recognition as a world heritage site.” “Another advantage is that the Vietnamese government is well aware of the value of its culture and heritage as a … [Read more...] about Vietnam successfully connecting tangible with intangible heritage: UNESCO

Practical efficiency Since Trang An Landscape Complex was recognized as the World Cultural and Natural Heritage Site in 2014, Ninh Binh province has made great efforts to conserve and develop the site. The site spans 20 communes and wards in five districts and cities of Ninh Binh, comprising the Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, the Trang An - Tam Coc - Bich Dong Scenic Landscape and the Hoa Lu Special-Use Forest, covering a total 12,252 hectares. Being aware of the significance of the heritage, after receiving the title, the province has directed sectors to focus on managing and preserving the site in line with tourism and service development. A leading official of the People’s Committee of Ninh Hai commune, Hoa Lu district, said the commune is home to many famous landscapes included in the Trang An complex, such as Tam Coc - Bich Dong, Thung Nang and Thung Nham. Every year, tourism facilities in the commune attract more than 100,000 tourists. The development of tourism has brought … [Read more...] about Ninh Binh succeeds in promoting world heritage site’s value

Hanoi's vibrant atmosphere and various joyful activities are expected to entertain visitors to the capital city on the Tet holiday. The long Tet vacations are ideal for traveling, unwinding, relaxing, and welcoming the new year. Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City are the first choices The display is themed Tet or the Lunar New Year in Thang Long Imperial Citadel. Photo: Thang Long Imperial Citadel As Tet is about to be on the doorstep, people are eager to travel and celebrate with friends and family, a survey by booking.com reveals that Vietnam's cities, including Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi and Hue, are among travelers' favorite destinations for welcoming the biggest festival of the year. With the world opening up again, 2023 marks a promising return to travel for Vietnamese travelers who are ready to get back out there and make the most of the new year’s beginning, according to the travel accommodation booking platform. It is no surprise that big cities are … [Read more...] about Hanoi among most preferred destinations for Tet celebrations

A long-standing tradition is maintained, with soldiers in traditional attire accompanying the palanquin. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Many Vietnamese have in their mind a "six-eight" iambic couplet verse stating that no matter how far Vietnamese people travel, they always remember the Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day . This important holiday falls on the tenth day of the third lunar month in remembrance of the Hung Kings of Vietnam. Phu Tho province . Remembering contributions of Hung Kings Viet Tri city in Phu Tho province), beginning the 18 generations of the Hung Kings. 100 young people wearing ancient clothing with the commemorative flags in their hands symbolise the vitality of the offspring of Lac Long Quan and Au Co. (Photo: VNA) To honour their great contributions, a complex of temples dedicated to them was built on Nghia Linh Mountain, and the 10th day of the third lunar month serves as the national commemorative anniversary for the kings. President … [Read more...] about Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day a symbol of ancestral remembrance

The Nine Dynastic Urns are located at the yard of The To Mieu (To Mieu Temple) in the Hue Imperial Citadel. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Nine Dynastic Urns, built in late 1835 and completed in early 1837, was recognised as a national treasure in 2012, and considered the most valuable bronze objects in Vietnam. Comparative cultural studies in Japan, China, and the Republic of Korea showed that the set of tripod urns currently displayed in the Hue Citadel is the only existing ones of their type. The intact urns are horizontally placed at the yard of the Hue Imperial Citadel (Dai Noi)’s The To Mieu (To Mieu Temple), a place to worship the kings of the Nguyen Dynasty – the last feudal regime which ruled Vietnam from 1802 to 1945. All cast in bronze, they represent the unity and the beauty of the country as well as sustainable existence of the Nguyen Dynasty. Also outstanding symbols of the country’s immortal reign and wealth, the urns were built in late 1835 and … [Read more...] about Nine Dynastic Urns national treasure at Hue Imperial Citadel

Dich Diep village was formed at around the beginning of the 11th century with the name Dich Diep Trang. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Dich Diep, an ancient village in Truc Chinh commune of Truc Ninh district, the Red River Delta province of Nam Dinh , is a mirror of the traditional culture of Vietnam. Dich Diep village was formed at around the beginning of the 11th century under the reign of King Ly Thai To, who ruled from 1009 to 1028, with the name Dich Diep Trang . Local residents share the pride as the village has kept its name over the past 1,000 years. Dich Diep follows the common style of a traditional Vietnamese village in the northern delta that is characterised by temples, pagodas, wells, rivers, and banyan trees. According to the local elderly, the village takes the shape of a boat with its bow being the southern gate and its stern being the western gate. They said visitors to the village will easily get lost as local roads are like a bagua map. Passing … [Read more...] about Dich Diep Trang millennium-old village in northern Vietnam