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The best artworks from the “Hanoi-Moscow in My Heart” drawing contest 2024 will be auctioned to raise funds for gifts intended for 20 underprivileged students affected by Typhoon Yagi. This was shared by the contest organizer. Contest participants being awarded on September 28. Photo: The Hanoi Times The initiative aims to spread messages of love, compassion, humanity, and the importance of the environment and nature, especially during times of adversity and natural disasters. The Vietnam-Russia Friendship Association in Hanoi, the Pushkin Institute, and the Long Bien District People’s Committee jointly organized this year’s competition. The contest is one of the highlights commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Hanoi Liberation Day (October 10) and the 75th anniversary of Vietnam-Russia diplomatic relations (1950-2025). Duong Hoai Nam, Chairman of the Vietnam-Russia Friendship Association in Hanoi, shared that the contest serves as an educational platform for th...

The Mid-Autumn Festival is a special time of year when the moon is at its brightest and roundest. Tet Trung Thu , or the Mid-Autumn Festival, occurs annually on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, which falls on September 17th this year. The Mid-Autumn Festival is considered one of the most important holidays in Vietnam and other Asian countries. In Vietnam, Malaysia, Japan, and China, the Mid-Autumn Festival is a beloved family holiday. However, this year’s festivities in Hanoi are a bit different due to Typhoon Yagi, with many cultural and entertainment activities being postponed. While the full extent of the festival may not be experienced, the delicious mooncakes still offer a taste of the celebrations. These sweet treats are a highlight for both locals and tourists in Hanoi, with a variety of flavors and fillings. Moon cakes from Pan Pacific Hanoi Hotel. The Mid-Autumn Festival in Vietnam is a time to indulge in mooncakes, play folk games, and spen...

Vietnam News Headlines Today (Sep. 9) Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Embarks on Official Visit to Russia Post-Typhoon Yagi Floodwaters Menace Mountainous Regions Vietnam Recaptures Pre-Pandemic Economic Growth Momentum Lang Son Geopark Earns UNESCO Global Geopark Recognition Hanoi Autumn Festival Promises to Bring Tourist Attractions to Life Vietnam’s 79th National Day Celebrated in the Netherlands Inauguration of Vietnamese Space in Ukrainian City OVs Unite to Promote Vietnamese Language and Culture Mozambican President Arrives in Hanoi, Commencing Official Visit to Vietnam National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man receives a warm welcome at Moscow’s Vnukovo International Airport. (Photo: VNA) Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Visits Russia Officially National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man, accompanied by a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation, touched down at Moscow’s Vnukovo International Airport on the afternoon of September 8 (local time...