(VOVworld) – Vietnam has diverse scenic spots from the north to the south, world-recognized tourist sites to beautiful, untouched places in remote areas. Traveling to explore the hidden charms of Vietnam is the pastime of many young, dynamic people. Today VOV joins members of a group called “phuot.vn” who are preparing for a trip during the Lunar New Year holiday.

(VOVworld) - The high water, particularly in October and November, turns Tra Su melaleuca forest in the Mekong province of An Giang into a tourist attraction. The journey around the green, peaceful melaleuca forest, which has a typical wetlands ecological system, west of the Hau River, is an interesting experience.

(VOVworld) – Chau Doc fish sauce in the southern province of An Giang has been famous for more than a century for its unique flavor and high quality. Located in the riverheads of the Tien and Hau rivers, fish sauce makers in Chau Doc always have abundant supplies of different kinds of fish, especially in the flood season. Visiting Chau Doc market people can buy several kinds of fish sauces produced in the Bay Nui, Seven Mountains, region.

The special ambience of Christmas has spread throughout Hanoi. In many corners of the capital, from churches to shops, everywhere is decorated with colorful lights, Santa Clauses, reindeers, and snow houses. Everyone is looking forward to a warm Christmas. Bui Hang reports on preparations for Christmas in Hanoi.

(VOVworld) - A special exhibit, entitled “Vietnam Insight: Vietnam in the early 20th century through photos of the French School of the Far East (EFEO) has opened in Hanoi. The exhibit consists of 60 photos depicting people’s everyday life, anniversaries, folk festivals, and religious rituals in the last century. Thu Duyen and Vinh Phong report:

(VOVworld) - The first Hanoi Old Book Festival 2014 took place in late November, attracting a great number of book lovers. The event is of great significance as it has encouraged the reading culture among Vietnamese people while introducing book lovers to famous time-honored books.

(VOVworld) - An exhibition titled “Yem - The beauty of Vietnamese costume” opens at Dong Lac temple at 38 Hang Dao street, Hanoi. The exhibition treasures the value of Yem, a special item and part of the traditional costume of Vietnamese women in the northern region, and silk weaving craft.

(VOVworld) – The “ASEAN great unity days, one vision, one identity, one community” will take place at the Vietnam National Village of Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Hanoi from November 21 to 23.

(VOVworld) –Vegetarian eating according to Buddhist beliefs is a way to show respect to and treasure life. But to Hue citizens, it’s a good way to stay healthy. Vegetarian restaurants in the city are also a meeting place of Buddhist followers. Le Hieu reports:

(VOVworld) – These days, Khmer people in Tra Vinh province are jubilantly celebrating the Ok Om Bok festival, one of their 3 biggest festivals of the year. In Cau Ngang district’s Ba So village, people are busy producing green flat rice flakes in preparation for the festival. VOV’s Sa Oanh reports….