(VOV) - Every year, when the lotus season comes Hanoi's West Lake is alive with people bustling about very early in the morning. They are gathered there to see pink lotus flowers in full bloom while lotus tea makers are busy picking the flowers.

(VOV) - The northern province of Ninh Binh is famous for its magnificent scenery and historic sites, such as Phat Diem Stone Church, Hoa Lu ancient capital, and Bai Dinh Pagoda. Local people are hard-working, full of energy and enthusiasm, and always optimistic about their future.

(VOV) - Strolling along Hanoi's Thanh Nien Road near Ho Tay (West Lake), you can enjoy a stunning view of the sunset without going to the top of any building or out to any suburb. The lake covers an area of 5.3 square kilometres, and is located in Tay Ho and Ba Dinh districts. The small parks and flower gardens along Thanh Nien Road make it an ideal place for people to walk, take photos, get some fresh air and have a date.

(VOVworld) - Hien Luong Bridge and the Ben Hai River in central Quang Tri province forever symbolizes an enduring symbol of the everlasting desire for peace, national independence and reunification. The Geneva Agreements on Vietnam signed in 1954 divided Vietnam into North and South with the 17th Parallel where the Ben Hai River runs through the central province of Quang Tri as a borderline. The temporary division was only expected to last two years, but it then remained for 21 years along with the great struggle for national reunification. Throughout this prolonged period, the Hien Luong

(VOVworld) – VOVworld brings you several pictures featuring nature and people of Ha Long during the period from 1885-1953. Some of them have not been published before. On 27th April 2012, the Ministry of Culture, Sport and Tourism together with the Quang Ninh People’s Committee held a ceremony to name Ha Long Bay as one of the New7Wonders of Nature. It is a great pride for the nation as the Bay is once again recognized internationally for its spectacular beauty and unique values.

Ox fighting at Khau Vai love market festival

(VOVworld) - The first international drum and percussion instrument festival opened on 10th April as part of the 2012 Hue festival in the imperial city of Hue. Audience are entertained with magnificent performances by bronze and royal drummers, the Tay Son drum group and players of Tay Nguyen (Central Highlands) gongs.

(VOVworld) - The opening night of the 2012 Hue Festival on 7th April was a spendid blend of colors and music.

(VOV) - Hanoi is adorned with a carpet of Ban (Bauhinia) flowers in blue purple colour spreading around Hoan Kiem Lake and along Thanh Nien and Bac Son Roads.

The ancient lecythidaceae trees by Hoan Kiem lake are shedding their leaves.