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Nghe - Vietnamese traditional sacred animal in the spotlight

Images and stories of the nghe are currently on display at the capital city’s Temple of Literature, highlighting the important role of this symbol in the history and culture of the country. 

Cham ethnic culture: Bau Truc ceramic village and curry dish

 Bau Truc pottery village in Ninh Thuan Province is highly recommended by many travel guides and it has existed since the reign of Cham King Po Klong Garai (1151-1205) and is considered one of the oldest pottery villages in Southeast Asia.

Opportunities to develop Vietnamese cinema

The fifth Hanoi International Film Festival 2018, with the participation of nearly 50 cinemas worldwide, has become a cultural event that brings a lot of excitement to the artists and film lovers. 

Concert celebrates Vietnam-Netherlands diplomatic ties

 A concert marking the 45th anniversary of Vietnam-Netherlands diplomatic ties will be held at the HCM City opera House on November 18.

Miss Vietnam Tieu Vy competes in Miss World Head-to-Head challenge

 Vietnamese representative Tieu Vy has taken part in a group draw at the Head to Head challenge for Miss World 2018 in China.

Chau Ngoc Bich set to compete at Mrs Universe 2018

 Chau Ngoc Bich has surpassed a number of outstanding Vietnamese candidates to represent the country at Mrs Universe 2018.

First Saraswati goddess statue found in Vietnam on display

 A sandstone statue of the Hindu goddess Saraswati, the first of its kind found in Vietnam, is being showcased at the museum of the Mekong Delta province of Vinh Long.

Documentary series on Japan returns on VTV for third season

 The documentary series “Sac Mau Nhat Ban” (the Colours of Japan) will return to Vietnam National Television (VTV) this November for a third season to portray the lives of Japanese people.

US, Vietnam entertainment groups jointly produce videos on YouTube

 NBCUniversal Media, a New York-based multinational media group, and its Vietnamese partner, POPS Worldwide, are working together to produce and distribute entertainment videos on YouTube. 

Vietnam documentary film wins UNICEF prize

 A documentary film produced by Vietnam Television (VTV) has won United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) prize at a contest in Japan.

French photographer holds exhibition on Vietnam’s pagodas

 French photographer Nicolas Cornet is holding an exhibition at the French cultural center L'Espace in Hanoi to introduce a collection of nearly 50 photos featuring Vietnamese pagodas.

Thousands flock to Van Phuc Handicraft Village Cultural Week

Thousands of visitors have flocked to the Van Phuc silk village to attend the annual Van Phuc Handicraft Village Cultural Week, which is taking place from November 8 to 17.

American jazz musician to perform in HCMC

 American alto saxophonist and composer, David Binney will give performance at the Soul Live Project Complex in HCMC’s district 3 on November 17.

Exhibition to honour Vietnamese heritage

 The "Vietnamese Cultural Heritage 2018" exhibition will take place in Hanoi from November 23 to 25.

Japan-Vietnam Festival slated for early next year in HCMC

 The sixth Japan-Vietnam Festival is scheduled to take place at September 23 Park in District 1 of HCMC in January next year, said Tsutomu Takabe, special advisor to the Japan-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentary Alliance. 

Viet Film Fest 2018 award-winning film to hit cinemas late this month

 “Actress Wanted”, which bagged top prizes at the Viet Film Fest 2018, will be screened at cinemas in major cities in Vietnam late this month, according to the Vietnam News Agency.

Hue culture to be showcased in Hanoi’s Old Quarter

 The event aims to strengthen cooperation and exchange between Hanoi and other Vietnamese cities on the experience in preserving national and UNESCO-recognized cultural heritages.

Festival features traditional silk weaving in Hanoi

 The Van Phuc Culture – Tourism – Trading Handicraft Village event is taking place in Van Phuc ward, Ha Dong district of Hanoi, aiming to promote the more than-1,000-year-old silk weaving village.

Miss Earth 2018 welcomed home

 Miss Earth 2018 Nguyen Phuong Khanh was warmly welcomed back home when she landed at the Tan Son Nhat Airport on Sunday.

Vietnamese movie wins at international festivals

 The first work by director Hong Anh, “The Way Station”, has just won the Best Film Based On A Book at the Efebo d’Oro international cinema awards held in Palermo, Italy, on November 11.