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Exhibition showcasing works of artist Pham Luc opens in Hanoi

 An exhibition featuring 60 paintings by artist Pham Luc, one of the most noticeable painters in Vietnam opened at Vincom Center for Contemporary Art in Vincom Royal City in Hanoi.

Festivities for Reunification Day & May Day

 Host of activities being held in major cities to celebrate Liberation and Reunification Day on April 30 and May Day on May 1.

Sapa Summer Festival to open soon

 Diverse cultural activities on display at Sapa Summer Festival from April 28 to June 30 in the hill town of Sapa in northern Lao Cai province.

Hue prepares for its biggest int’l event

 The central province of Thua Thien-Hue is putting the finishing touches to its biennial Hue Festival 2018, which is scheduled to take place from April 27 to May 2.

Yen So Park – ideal destination for national holidays in Hanoi

 LePARC entertainment complex at Yen So Park in Hanoi is a perfect getaway for visitors to go camping and enjoy interesting activities over the upcoming national holidays for Liberation Day (April 30) and May Day (May 1).

Oc Eo ancient culture on display in Hanoi

 Nearly 100 photos and more than 40 artefacts of ancient Oc Eo culture are being displayed for visitors at an exhibition which opened at the Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature) in Hanoi on April 24.

Vietnamese acrobats likely to pull out of Britain's Got Talent

 The Giang brothers circus acrobats are considering withdrawing from the Britain's Got Talent TV show to prepare instead for a live show in Vietnam.

Art installation exhibition to connect families

 Families from all over are invited to visit the art exhibition called "Together", which will kick off on Saturday in Hanoi.

HCM City symphony orchestra to perform at Opera House

 The HCM City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO) will perform at the “From the New World” concert at the Opera House on April 29.

Colombian band to perform in Hanoi

 Pambil, a drums band from Colombia, will perform traditional music at the Hanoi Opera House on May 3.

BandFest focuses on music without lyrics

The BandFest 2018 will gather internationally acclaimed jazz guitarist Nguyen Le and his band along with four other young Vietnamese bands. Composer and music producer Anh Quan, who is the initiator of the BandFest.

Minh Trung’s stunning national costume for Mister International 2018

 Supermodel Minh Trung has revealed his latest photoshoot in which he shows off the national costume he will wear at the Mister International 2018 to be held in Yangon, Myanmar from April 30.

Phung Hung mural street features old Hanoi

Phung Hung street in Hanoi’s Old Quarter has been revived with beautiful mural paintings recalling Hanoi in the past. Opened to the public in early February, it is now a favorite photo location and cultural space for city dwellers and visitors.

Miss Southern Vietnam 2018 pageant kicks off

 The winner of Miss Southern Vietnam 2018 will represent the country at the Miss Globe contest in Italy in November.

Traditional poonah paper admired in modern society

 Many people in Hanoi were thrilled when attending a cultural event called “Dó bay” or says “Drifting Poonah paper” held recently at a book house on Nguyen Thai Hoc street in the capital city.

Bai Choi's UNESCO status to be celebrated in 400 artist performance

 About 400 artists will perform in a ceremony on May 5 in Quy Nhon city to honorarily recognise Choi singing (a genre of folk music practised in Vietnam’s central region) as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.

Motherhood goddess worshipping ritual of Red Dao

 Worshipping goddesses of Motherhood, the protectors of babies, is an important ritual of the Red Dao in Lao Cai province. Their ceremony pays gratitude to the goddesses and asks them to bless a baby with good health and obedience.

Stunning light shows to add excitement to Danang fireworks festival

 Spectacular light shows will bring extra excitement to the Danang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2018 and transform the Danang skyline into an outdoor audiovisual feast.

Pupils taught to preserve Muong culture

 Thanh Son district in Phu Tho province has launched a program to preserve and promote Muong culture by establishing cultural spaces in schools.

Palanquin procession celebrates Hung Kings Temple Festival

 The palanquin and offering procession was organised by seven communes and wards surrounding the Hung Kings Temple Complex in the northern province of Phu Tho on April 23.