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More movies to be screened in Hanoi this month

Two French movies - “Un homme à la hauteur” and “Le Petit Prince” will be screened at L’Espace while the internationally co-produced drama film “Patterson” from last year will be on show at Heritage Space, Hanoi this month.

Flowers and jazz at VCCA

 Vincom Centre for Contemporary Art (VCCA) will host two events on Saturday, with a workshop on flower arrangement and a jazz show.

Arts talk on self-expression at The Factory

 The Factory Contemporary Arts Centre will host an arts discussion on self-expression on July 14.

British techno producer to host show at Observatory

 Heart Beat, a Saigon-based underground music community, will hold a music and light show with London-based techno producer and DJ Sigha at The Observatory on July 21.

Hanoi to build Hoa Sen theatre

 Hanoi authority has approved an architecture plan on Hoa Sen (Lotus) theatre floating on a lake between Yen Hoa (Cau Giay district) and My Dinh (Nam Tu Liem district), according to the city’s Department of Architecture and Planning. 

Zó Calligraphy Workshop in Hanoi

Have you ever thought of holding a brush pen and writing calligraphy on “Dó” paper just like the emperors wrote down their commands in ancient times? On July 12 you will have the opportunity to be a part of one of these historical moments.

Exhibition “Octonary Carousal” &“Phượng”

 VietNamNet Bridge – Two exhibitions called “Octonary Carousal” &“Phượng” will take place in HCM City and Hanoi this month.

Screening of “Roman Holiday”, “Paheli,” “Un homme à la hauteur” &“Madam Phung” in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge - Four movies from the US, France, India and Vietnam will be introduced to Hanoian audiences this month.

Shane Filan set to perform in town this Sunday

 Shane Filan, former lead-vocal of Ireland’s famous boy band Westlife, will stage a one-night concert at the Lan Anh Music Center in HCMC’s District 10 this Sunday as part of his “Love Always Tour” to Asia.

Fury room in Hanoi offers stress relief

The Fury Room in Hanoi is the perfect destination for those who can just let loose and destroy as much furniture as they want. 

Southeastern Vietnam photo festival kicks off

 The 25th Southeastern Viet Nam photo festival gave out awards and honour to works by regional artists.

Vietnam’s water puppetry introduced in South Korea

 Vietnam’s water puppet artist Phan Thanh Liem is scheduled to show off his skills in using puppets at the Yangju Culture & Arts Center in the Republic of Korea between July 25 and August 10.

HCM City to host first fashion, technology festival

 The first Fashionology Festival 2017 is scheduled to take place in Ho Chi Minh City on October 20-22 with the participation of nearly 500,000 visitors.

Ancient treetrunk coffin unearthed in Ha Tinh

A treetrunk coffin dating back to the Le Dynasty (15th century) was discovered by workers at an irrigation site in Thinh Loc commune in the central province of Ha Tinh.

Martial artists must have permission for friendly bout

 Local authorities said the friendly match with the martial artist Pierre Francois Flores from Canada in Hanoi must have a permit in case of severe injuries.

Vietnamese wins prize at int’l flycam photography contest

 Vietnamese photographer Le Thai Duong, nicknamed helios1412, won second prize in the category “People” in the International Drone Photography Contest, an annual competition for flycam photography enthusiasts around the world.

Vietnamese antiquities to be sold in first-of-its-kind auction

Vietnamese antiquities and art treasures with great historical and cultural value will be auctioned on August 19 in Hanoi.

Village where golden coats of ancient statues come from

Visiting ancient architecture, visitors often see gilded products, such as statues and horizontal lacquered boards. 

Film week celebrates War Invalids and Martyrs Day

 Film screenings will begin nationwide to celebrate the anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs Day on July 27.

The art of stone carving in Ninh Van commune

 Despite historical ups and downs, artisans in Ninh Van commune, Hoa Lu district, Ninh Binh province, have promoted the arts of stone carving, which have been handed down by their ancestors over many generations.