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French film “La Chèvre” to be screened in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – “La Chèvre” - a movie starring French actor Gérard Depardieu – will be screened at Institut Français de Hanoi – L’Espace, 24 Trang Tien Street, Hanoi on June 2 and June 4.

Screening of “Pride & Prejudice” in Hanoi

VietNamNet Bridge - In the last week of the British Literature on Screen month in Hanoi, “Pride & Prejudice" directed by Joe Wrightwill be screened in Hanoi on June 2.

French musician Joyce Jonathan to perform in Hanoi, Da Nang

French singer and songwriter, Joyce Jonathan will give a performance at the French Cultural ExchangeCenter, L'Espace, in Hanoi on June 8.

European – Vietnamese Documentary Film Festival set for June

 The eighth edition of the festival is set to take place on June 9-18 in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City within the framework of activities launched by the network of the European cultural institutes and embassies (EUNIC) in Vietnam.

Old book collectors preserve and promote books

 Since the advent of mass media, books no longer have a monopoly on entertainment. But there are still people who are quietly passionate about collecting books and newspapers.

Liquor ban at karaoke parlors sparks concern

A proposal to ban the sale of alcohol in karaoke parlours by the Ministry of Health under a freshly released draft law on alcohol harm prevention has sparked public concern.

Concert and ballet “Summer Harmony” in Hanoi

VietNamNet Bridge – A night of concert and ballet,“Summer Harmony” will be held at the Hanoi Opera House, 1 Trang Tien Street, Hanoi on June 7-8.

Music copyright organisation flip-flops on hotel payment demands

 The Vietnam Centre for Protection of Music Copyright (VCPMC) said they will halt the plan to collect copyright fees for songs on TV programmes broadcasted at hotels in Danang.

Egyptian artist May Mohab and her passion for Vietnamese water puppets

 May Mohab began researching about Vietnamese water puppets in 2008 for her thesis and since then has remained passionate about this form of art. 

Dong Ngac, one of the oldest villages in Hanoi’s suburb

 Located 10 km from downtown Hanoi, by the Red River’s banks, Dong Ngac Village, formerly known as Ke Ve, is worth a visit to explore well-preserved traces of its past.

Hoang Yen to take centre stage at '2017 Asia Song Festival’

Duong Hoang Yen, more widely known as Miss The Voice 2013, is set to represent Vietnamese traditional music at the upcoming '2017 Asia Song Festival' set to blast off May 27 in the Republic of Korea.

Hanoi annual food festival set for major expansion

 The city of Hanoi annual food festival is back and bigger than ever this June 16-17, with a who’s who of top-ranked chefs, up-and-coming stars and an expanded list of participating eateries.

Thanh Chiem Palace named a National Relic

 Thanh Chiem Palace (1602-1883), which was a cradle of Vietnamese romanized script, has been recognised as a National Relic by the ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Hiphop shows in Hanoi and HCM City

VietNamNet Bridge – This June audiences in Hanoi and HCM City will enjoy two hiphop shows.

Artist Nguyen Bao Nguyen and his devoted heart to portraiture

The art of portraiture flourished in Hanoi in the 1960s with around 400 portrait artists estimated to be in the city. Half of a century has passed and the number has dropped to under 10. One of them is Nguyen Bao Nguyen.

Rong house of the Xo Dang

 Visiting the Xo Dang ethnic minority group in the Central Highlands, tourists are most impressed by a huge Rong house built in the center of the village. It’s the sacred venue of all villagers.

Belgian director Xavier Lukowsk: Vietnamese actors are full of energy at work

"The Blue Bird’ by Belgian playwright Maurice Maeterlinck was featured in Hanoi last week under the direction of Belgian director Xavier Lukowsk. The Belgian director share his experience during the staging of the play with Nhan Dan

Hotels liable for music copyright payments

 The Vietnam Centre for Protection of Music Copyright (VCPMC) on May 25 is still attempting to collect copyright fees for songs on TV programmes broadcasted at hotels, saying that the songs are used to do business.

20 ao dai designs donated to HCM City’s women museum

 Southern Women's Museum in Ho Chi Minh City on May 25 received 20 ao dai from designer Nhat Dung.

Hennessy concert to feature two talented Japanese artists

 Two talented artists from Japan, Miura Fumiaki (violon) and Akira Eguchi (piano), will delight music lovers in Hanoi at the 21st edition of the annual Hennessy Concert, to be held at the Hanoi Opera House on June 4.