(To Quoc) - The ceremony to receive the certificate of National Intangible Cultural Heritage of the Co people's pole decoration art, Tra Bong district, Quang Ngai; U22 Vietnam departs for the U22 international tournament CFA Team China 2025; Khanh Hoa welcomes the first direct flight from Russia to Cam Ranh carrying 231 tourists to the coastal city of Nha Trang after many years of suspension due to the Covid-19 pandemic are the highlights of today's newspaper.
1. Cultural Field
- Newspapers Van Hoa, Nhan Dan, Tin Tuc, Dan Toc & Phat Trien, Bien Phong, Quang Ngai and many other newspapers reported: On the evening of March 17, at 28/8 Square, Tra Xuan town, Tra Bong district (Quang Ngai), the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Quang Ngai province coordinated with the People's Committee of Tra Bong district to organize the ceremony to receive the certificate of National Intangible Cultural Heritage of the art of decorating poles of the Co people, Tra Bong district. The art of decorating poles of the Co people is a cultural heritage formed along with the history of the nation's development, always associated with the spiritual life, customs, festivals, and entertainment activities of the community, loved by the Co people, passed down, and developed from generation to generation. On August 9, 2024, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism issued Decision No. 2323/QD-BVHTTDL announcing the List of National Intangible Cultural Heritage for "The art of decorating poles of the Co people", Tra Bong district, Quang Ngai province, belonging to the category of folk knowledge.
Ceremony to receive the certificate of National Intangible Cultural Heritage of the Co people's pole decoration art, Tra Bong district, Quang Ngai. (Photo: tcdulichtphcm)
- Tin Tuc, Nhan Dan, Sports & Culture, Ha Noi Moi and many other newspapers reported: On March 17, the Hanoi People's Committee issued Decision No. 1559/QD-UBND on approving the addition to the inventory list of relics in the city from December 31, 2015 to January 31, 2025. Accordingly, Hanoi identified 567 more relics, and officially added them to the list of 5,922 relics approved by the City People's Committee in October 2016, bringing the total number of relics in Hanoi to 6,489 relics.
- The Culture, People, Youth, News, Da Nang and many other newspapers reported: On the morning of March 17, the Department of Culture and Sports of Da Nang city organized a scientific seminar "The influence of Buddhism in the documentary heritage of Ma Nhai Stele at Ngu Hanh Son scenic spot". This is an activity within the framework of the Ngu Hanh Son Quan The Am Festival 2025. The program attracted many researchers, historical and cultural experts in Da Nang city. There are 2 main groups of topics that delegates gave their evaluations, discussions and research, including: The influence of Buddhism in the documentary heritage of Ma Nhai Stele at Ngu Hanh Son scenic spot; The work of preserving and promoting the value of Ma Nhai Stele at Ngu Hanh Son scenic spot".
- The Culture, Fatherland, People's Army, VOV and many other newspapers reported: On March 17, in Cam Ranh, the Naval Region 4 Command coordinated with the Navy Political Department, Hanoi Photojournalist Club, and National Archives Center IV to organize the opening ceremony of the exhibition "Hoang Sa, Truong Sa - Fatherland at the forefront" and "Heroic Vietnam People's Navy - 70 years of journey to protect the sea". This is an activity on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the liberation of Truong Sa archipelago (April 29, 1975 - April 29, 2025) and the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Vietnam People's Navy (May 7, 1955 - May 7, 2025). The exhibition brings together more than 200 valuable documents, images, and maps on display, truthfully reflecting the history of Vietnam's sovereignty over seas and islands. These include documents collected from the Vietnam National Archives Center, the Vietnam Military History Museum, the Navy Museum, and many important sources from the US and French national archives...
- The People's Representative Newspaper on March 18 published an article titled 'Young people preserve culture in the digital age', emphasizing that Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW on breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation and national digital transformation strongly promotes initiatives in the cultural field. In fact, in recent times, many young people have actively applied technology and digital transformation on the journey of preserving and promoting national culture.
2. Sports Field
- VFF, Van Hoa newspaper, Nhan Dan, VTV, Tuoi Tre, SGGP, Dan Tri, Lao Dong and many other newspapers reported:
On March 17, the Vietnam U22 team officially departed for China to participate in the CFA Team China 2025 international U22 football tournament. The squad of 25 players, under the leadership of Acting Head Coach Dinh Hong Vinh, will gain more important experiences towards the 2026 Asian U23 Qualifiers and the 33rd SEA Games. According to the match schedule, the Vietnam U22 team will face Korea U22 at 2:30 p.m. on March 20, Uzbekistan U22 at 6:35 p.m. on March 23 and China U22 at 6:35 p.m. on March 25. All matches will take place at the Yancheng Olympic Sports Center.
On the same day, the Vietnam futsal team officially began a training session in Ho Chi Minh City to prepare for a series of international friendly matches in April. This is an important step in the journey towards the 2026 Asian Futsal Qualifiers and the 33rd SEA Games. According to the plan, in April, the Vietnam futsal team will have four quality international friendly matches. Specifically, the team will face Saudi Arabia on April 8 and April 10, then face Kazakhstan on April 13 and April 15.
- Nhan Dan Newspaper, Tin Tuc, Giao Duc & Thoi Dai, Lao Dong Thu Do, Thanh Tra, The Thao Viet Nam Plus and many other newspapers reported: On the morning of March 17, at the Hai Phong Sports Training Center, the Department of Sports and Physical Training (Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism), the Vietnam Shooting Federation coordinated with the People's Committee of Hai Phong City to open the 2025 National Air Gun Championship. The tournament took place from March 15 to 27, with the participation of 300 coaches and athletes from 11 provinces, cities and sectors including: Army, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hai Duong, Quang Ninh, Vinh Phuc, People's Public Security, Dong Nai, Dak Lak, Quang Nam and host Hai Phong.
- Other sports news on SGGP newspaper on March 17 and 18:
The Vietnam football team has completed preparations for the final qualifying round of the 2027 Asian Cup.
The 2025 National Second Division will kick off the first leg from April 11 to May 13, 2025 and the second leg from May 21 to June 22, 2025. This year's tournament will feature 15 teams from across the country, an increase of one team compared to the 2024 season.
The 2025 Vietnam Golf Team has been officially established with 16 golfers, many of whom are the best players.
3. Tourism Sector
- VietnamPlus, Urban Economy, VTV, Hanoi People Magazine, Public Opinion and many other newspapers reported on March 17 and 18: The 2025 Tourism Gift Festival with the theme "Hanoi Tourism - World Heritage Destination," is expected to take place from April 11-13, in the walking space of Tran Nhan Tong Street and surrounding areas (Hai Ba Trung District). According to information from the organizing committee, the festival will have 80 booths designed according to many different themes such as: Space to experience heritage destinations, tourist destinations; Space to experience traditional craft villages will be a place to honor 2 craft villages recognized as members of the World Network of Creative Craft Cities: Bat Trang pottery (Gia Lam district) and Van Phuc silk (Ha Dong district); Space to introduce tourism gift products; Space to promote tours, introduce unique tourism products, etc.
- Nhan Dan Newspaper, VTV, VietnamPlus, VOV and many other newspapers reported: On March 17, in Beijing, China, the Mekong Delta Tourism Association held a conference to promote and advertise Mekong Delta tourism in 2025. At the conference, representatives of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism and representatives of tourism businesses in the provinces and cities of the Mekong Delta introduced the tourism potential of the Mekong Delta - a safe, hospitable, attractive and quality destination with typical tourism products, as well as promising new cooperation opportunities between the two sides.
Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Dinh Van Thieu and delegates took souvenir photos with the first guests arriving at the airport. (Photo: Khanh Hoa Newspaper)
- Tin Tuc, Tuoi Tre, Thanh Nien, Nhan Dan, Dai De Nhan Dan and many other newspapers reported: On the afternoon of March 17, flight number ZF2577 of Azu Air from Irkutsk (Russia) landed at Cam Ranh International Airport (Khanh Hoa), carrying 231 Russian tourists to the coastal city of Nha Trang. This is the first charter flight since March 2022 bringing Russian tourists to Nha Trang after many years of suspension due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
- Van Hoa Newspaper (March 17) has an article 'Attraction from flower tourism', the article emphasizes: Flower tourism is booming, becoming a hot trend in recent years, gradually becoming a unique tourism product. This is an opportunity for provinces and cities to develop flower tourism models, creating attractive products, but sustainable solutions are needed.
4. Family Field
- Nhan Dan Newspaper reported on March 17: Identifying family as the foundation of society, building family culture plays an important role in building a civilized society, building elegant Hanoians, Hanoi city has implemented many activities to build a cultural family life in 2025. The theme of family work in 2025 is "Happy family, prosperous nation" with the messages: Happy family is the foundation of a happy nation; investing in family work is investing in sustainable development; family values are the foundation for building a national value system; Building the personality of Vietnamese people starting from moral education, lifestyle in the family... The city will implement the following main groups of tasks: Reviewing and guiding grassroots to implement legal documents on family work and prevention of domestic violence; Organizing the implementation of policies and laws on family; Equality in the family; Training and fostering knowledge and skills on domestic violence prevention for staff working in family affairs at the grassroots level...
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