Tết Holiday is a major holiday it is for the Vietnamese - imagine Christmas, New Year and Easter all rolled into one! It’s hectic, crazy, busy and noisy, but it is fantastic. Find out how to get involved!
Tết is shortened from Tết Nguyên Đán, which means ‘Feast of the First Morning of the First Day’, and is the biggest and most important festival of the year in Vietnam, lasting up to one week with even a few weeks of aftermath.
Having lived in Vietnam 12 years and worked in tourism here for 8 years, I often get asked questions about the history and culture of the country. The primary reason for the creation of the Visit Phong Nha website was to answer these questions through the publication of articles and information. This article in particular gives an overview of what I have found to be some very informative and intriguing books and movies about the Far Eastern people of Vietnam and their land.
What are the dome-shaped haystacks in Vietnam made of and what are they used for? Find out more and discover an interesting story about a haystack.
In Western culture, the concept of celebrating death anniversaries may seem rather alien to us, not to mention a bit macabre. That is not the case for the Vietnamese people, also known as the Kinh people, where death anniversaries (ngày giỗ) are amongst the most important dates of the year.
You can now learn how to make your very own Vietnamese hat (Non La Viet) at Wild Boar Eco Farm in Bong Lai Valley.
High up in the mountains and deep in the jungle - here you will find: untouched nature and authentic people. David Scherz passionately documents his adventure trip to Vietnam.
A travel blogger shares his experience of Phong Nha and Vietnam.
The discovery of the world's largest cave and many more in Phong Nha, Vietnam.