(VOVworld) – Strawberry farms have become increasingly popular among visitors to Da Lat in addition to some local famous places of interest such as the Love Valley, Lake of Sighs, and Thai Phien Flower Village. VOV’s Lan Anh takes you there….

(VOVworld) - Traveling on holiday has become popular in Vietnam. In recent years more Vietnamese people take in-bound or out-bound tours during national holidays, the New Year’s Festivals, and the summer vacation. The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism has launched the “Vietnamese people travel Vietnam” program to promote in-bound tourism.

(VOVworld) – The 5th International Vietnamese Martial Arts Festival in Binh Dinh province last week drew more than 1,500 martial artists and masters from all provinces of Vietnam and from 22 other countries. The festival was a meeting place for those who are passionate about Vietnam’s martial arts. Vinh Phong reports:

(VOVworld) – Traveling to 10 ASEAN countries, conducting 100 interviews on the topic of what people think about Vietnam, and making short videos about ways to make Vietnam more attractive to foreigners is what 26- year-old Bui Quang Binh, an English teacher from Da nang has been doing.

(VOVworld) – Ly Son islanders are no longer surprised to see Edyta Roszko riding her bicycle around the island, talking to anyone she meets about anything on earth in Vietnamese. Edyta Roszko, who comes from Poland, shares with VOV her predestined love with Ly Son island.

(VOVworld) – The documentary film “Hoang Sa-Vietnam: the pain and losses” reflects the simple life of fishermen in Binh Chau island commune and Ly Son island district in Quang Ngai province. The film has recently been screened in Vietnam after it was introduced in a number of countries. Stories of widows, orphans and parents who lost their children at sea have touched the hearts of viewers. Le Phuong reports:

(VOVworld) - Two installments, one story; sculpture works, lacquer paintings; The special artworks have inspired viewers about either individual or social daily issues. This is the content of an exhibit in Hanoi entitled ‘The Obsession’ by painter Ha Tri Hieu and sculptor Tran Duc Sy.

(VOVworld) – The delicate ingredients, preparation, and presentation of Hue royal cuisine have long been considered cultural hallmarks of the ancient imperial city. Hue cuisine is considered not only a sophisticated work of culinary art but the embodiment of the philosophy of the ancestors.

(VOVworld) – Vietnamese people at home and abroad have been protesting China’s illegal placement of an oilrig in Vietnam’s exclusive economic zone. Many art performances have been held to raise funds in support of the fishermen and marine police who are defending national maritime sovereignty. Ngoc Nga reports:

(VOVworld) – Reporters from the Voice of Vietnam’s central region bureau won the top national press award in 2012 and 2013. Their entry last year examined loopholes in water resources management in the central region. Hoa Ha profiles reporters Le Hai Son and Phan Thanh Ha: