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Hanoi seeks investors for $500mil opera house & cultural park near West Lake

Hanoi is calling for investors to develop the Ngoc Trai (Pearl) Opera House and a cultural and artistic park, a $500 million (12.756 trillion VND) project set in the prime Quang An Peninsula area near West Lake.

Vietnamese contestant makes history at ZhongSin International Music Gala

Le Anh Huy became the first Vietnamese musician to perform at the prestigious ZhongSin International Music Competition Gala, held at Asia’s largest theater in Singapore.

Unique paintings by 4 Vietnamese-American artists showcased in HCMC exhibition

Four Vietnamese-American artists have come together for the group exhibition “Hello Vietnam,” sharing uplifting and positive messages while expressing their deep love for their homeland and its people through their artwork.

$20 million Da Nang Museum to open in 2025

The newly built Da Nang Museum, featuring state-of-the-art technology and expanded exhibition spaces, will officially open in March 2025.

A 300kg banh chung offered in memory of Hai Thuong Lan Ong

Residents of Huong Son District, Ha Tinh Province, have completed a massive 300kg banh chung, a traditional Vietnamese sticky rice cake, to offer in tribute to the renowned physician Hai Thuong Lan Ong, Le Huu Trac.

Exhibition highlights art of Dong Son culture

An exhibition displaying objects related to the culture of Dong Son is being held at the Vietnam Museum of Fine Arts.

HCM City’s theatres earn big profit in Tet

Theatres and drama clubs in HCM City achieved big profits during the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday which ended on February 4.

Jisoo from BLACKPINK to hold fan meeting in Hanoi

Jisoo from Korean band BLACKPINK announced that Hanoi will be a stop on her Asia fan meeting tour, her first as a solo artist.

Sacred Tay Yen Tu Festival opens with grand procession and cultural performances

The Tay Yen Tu Spring Festival 2025 opened with a solemn procession, artistic performances, and vibrant cultural celebrations.

Two Hanoi villages gain global recognition in World Crafts Cities Network

A ceremony is scheduled to be held at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel on February 14 to honour the recognition of Hanoi’s two craft villages as members of the World Crafts Cities Network.

Vietnam’s unique culture introduced at Australia’s multicultural festival

Visiting Vietnam's booth, many visitors showed great interest in tourist attractions in Vietnam to prepare for their upcoming trips to the Southeast Asian nation.

VN artisan crafts 45-snake statue series symbolizing national aspirations

A collection of 45 lacquered snake sculptures, created by artisan Nguyen Tan Phat, symbolizes Vietnam’s vision for prosperity by 2045 while celebrating cultural heritage.

Sai Temple Festival: A regal tradition with a humorous twist

The Sai Temple Festival in Hanoi is famous for its regal procession, but this year, it wasn’t just the pageantry that stole the show - it was the "King’s" hilarious struggle against the winter chill.

Works by Indochina School of Fine Arts' first students displayed in Paris

The exhibition traces the artistic time lines of Le Pho, Mai Trung Thu and Vu Cao Dam at the school, followed by their long careers in France from 1937 onwards.

Nam Dinh bonsai exhibition unveils ancient trees worth fortunes

Over 500 rare and ancient bonsai trees are on display at Dong A Square, Nam Dinh, as part of a special exhibition running from February 5 to 13.

Riders fall, horses run wild in Phu Yen’s most entertaining race of the year

Held on the ninth day of the Lunar New Year, the Go Thi Thung horse race attracted 32 competitors, most of whom rode small, untrained workhorses.

Miss Vietnam Ngoc Han to showcase hand-painted Ao Dai at Dubai exhibition

Miss Vietnam Ngoc Han has been invited as the only fashion designer to present her áo dài collection at the "Hon Viet" (Soul of Vietnam) exhibition in Dubai.

Men in makeup and skirts perform Hanoi’s centuries-old folk dance

At the heart of the Trieu Khuc Village Festival is a mesmerizing performance where young men don traditional women's clothing and execute the delicate yet playful "Con Di Danh Bong" dance, a cherished tradition passed down for generations.

Dong Dang Fortress earns national historical site status

The fortress, which played a crucial role in Vietnam’s history, has now been honored as a national historical site. The announcement came as part of the Dong Dang Festival, an annual event celebrating local culture and traditions.

Poets from across generations gather for the 23rd Vietnam Poetry Day

The 23rd Vietnam Poetry Day, themed "The Homeland Soars", will take place on February 12 (the 15th day of the Lunar New Year) in Hoa Lu, Ninh Binh Province.