(VOVWORLD) - Summer has come to the central region. The heat does not prevent pilgrims from visiting historical sites in Quang Binh and Quang Tri provinces. Every day, the Cave of eight ladies, the Truong Son National Martyrs' Cemetery, the Road number 9 Martyrs' Cemetery, and Quang Tri Citadel are flooded with fresh flowers. Everyone pays their gratitude for the heroes who fell for the motherland’s independence and freedom.

(VOVWORLD) - Nom village’s festival takes place from the 10th to the 12th day of the first lunar month in Dai Dong commune, Van Lam district, Hung Yen province, attracting visitors from across Vietnam.

(VOVWORLD) - Requesting words to be drawn by a calligrapher has long been a Vietnamese cultural tradition for the Lunar New Year.

(VOVWORLD) - The number of visitors to Cat Ba Island reached 2 million in early November; 450,000 of whom were foreigners. This has been the highest and most remarkable numbers for the tourism of the so-called “Pearl Island”.

(VOVWORLD) - Since it came to Vietnam more than 2,000 years ago, Buddhism has promoted patriotism and supported national defense and construction.

(VOVWORLD) - The islands of Tho Chu, Hai Tac, and Nam Du in Kien Giang province and Hon Chuoi island in Ca Mau province are known for their unspoiled natural beauty. Here’s a collection of photos provided by VOV5 reporter Lan Anh.

(VOVWORLD) - An exhibit called “Steel in Prison” opened at the Hoa Lo Prison Museum in Hanoi as part of activities to mark the 70th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs Day on July 27.

(VOVWORLD) - On Truong Sa Island, a national flag saluting ceremony usually takes place on Mondays and during special visits of delegates from the mainland.

(VOVWORLD) - On Truong Sa Island, a national flag saluting ceremony usually takes place on Mondays and during special visits of delegates from the mainland.

(VOVworld) - Tank number 390 crashed through the gates of Independence Palace, the last stronghold of the Sai Gon regime at noon on April 30, 1975, heralding the end of the war. Tank 390 was manned by four soldiers: commander Vu Dang Toan, first gunner Ngo Sy Nguyen, second gunner Le Van Phuong, and driver Nguyen Van Tap. 42 years on, the tank is a witness to history and recognized as a national treasure. It is now in the Tank and Armour Museum at Hoang Quoc Viet street, Hanoi. Replicas of the machine are also on display at Ho Chi Minh City's Reunification Palace.