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Young man’s passion for leather crafting

Hoang Thanh Tung’s passion for leather crafting is so great he can talk about it for hours. 

“The Phantom of the Opera” Tribute comes to Hanoi

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Phantom of the Opera, a special series of 4-5 screenings of one of the greatest masterpieces of the 20th century’s operas will be held at VUI Studio, Hanoi every Friday from August 4.

“House of Nguyen II” – Solo exhibition by Tran Minh Tam in HCM City

“House of Nguyen II”, a solo exhibition of oil and lacquer paintings on wood by Saigon-based artist Tran Minh Tam is underway at Craig Thomas Gallery, HCM City.

Exhibition “Games and Realities” to open in Hanoi this week

Featuring eighteen politically-ambitious computer games from the past twelve years, the touring interactive exhibition Games and Realities examines how computer games unfold their political potential. 

Vietnamese performers take stage at int’l folklore festival

 Some 21 Vietnamese performers and musicians took the stage at the International Folklore Festival in Bistrita, north Romania, from July 27-31 with traditional songs and dances.

Lifting the position of Vietnam’s performing arts

Da Nang has been chosen to host the first World Performing Arts Festival in 2018. The decision was made by the International Theatre Institute at its 35th World Congress held recently in Spain. 

Photographers capture Vietnamese beauty

A photo contest on the beauty of Vietnam which was launched on July 28 has received many entries from photographers capturing beautiful landscapes across the country.

Registration required for Hoan Kiem street performances

 To Van Dong, director of Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports has demanded performers must report to the authorities if they want to perform in Hoan Kiem District’s pedestrianised areas.

Graduates to prove themselves as innovators at fashion show

 Twenty-one students from the Hanoi-based London College for Design and Fashion (LCDF) will display their graduate collections here between August 3-5.

World heritage town to host Hoi An-Japan Culture Festival

 The historic city of Hoi An will re-enact a 17th century wedding parade held for Princess Ngoc Hoa and Japanese businessman Araki Sotaro in the old quarter as part of the 14th annual Hoi An-Japan Culture Festival from August 18-20.

Old artisan strives to preserve gold laminating craft

 Listening to this steady and powerful clanking sound, one may find it hard to believe that this man is in his 70s.

Young Virtuosi Concert to start on August 11

Saigon Chamber Music, which will take place in HCMC Conservatory of Music from August 5 to 11, is the first summer music festival and training with a focus on ensemble music in Viet Nam.

HCM City Music Camp to open next week

 A music camp will be held by the Ho Chi Minh City Conservatory of Music at its headquarter from August 1-8.

Vietnamese film honored at Eurasia Int’l Film Festival

 The film The Island of Aliens or The Way Station by director Hong Anh was honored with the Special Jury Prize at the Eurasia International Film Festival 2017, which ended in Kazakhstan on July 28.

Events in Hanoi & HCMC from July 31 to August 6

 A selection of noteworthy artistic and cultural events will take place in in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

Vietnamese student wins first prize at international piano contest in Thailand

 Pham Le Phuong has won the first prize in her age group, for 11-13 year-old contestants, at the seventh Mozart International Piano Competition held in Thailand on July 22-25.

Trach Xa village promotes the charm of Vietnam’s Ao Dai

 Trach Xa village is famous for the craft of tailor making Vietnamese traditional long dresses. For many centuries, many generations of tailors in the villages have contributed to preserving and promoting the charm of the Ao Dai.

US YouTube star celebrates Vietnam heritage

 There is no cover of Canadian pop singer Justin Bieber’s hit What Do You Mean quite like that of the US-based video producer Kayla Nguyen.

Low-cost cinema exploits a market niche

 A new venture promoted by a Harvard-educated business graduate providing a low-cost cinema experience is making many customers happy. 

HCM City’s food streets to open in August

 The HCM City’s District 1 People’s Committee has announced that the district’s first two street vendor spaces will open on August 28.