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Second painting contest on Vietnam’s cultural heritage to be launched

The second edition of a painting contest honouring Vietnamese cultural heritage will be launched at the beginning of September.

Controversy erupts over alleged fake Champa artifacts at National Museum

The recently inaugurated exhibition "Champa Treasures: Marks of Time" at the National Museum of History has sparked a heated debate on social media, with some questioning the authenticity of the displayed artifacts.

GBA Oktoberfest returns to embolden Vietnamese-German friendship

Once every year, for over 30 years in Việt Nam, vibrant German traditions and cheer, with distinctive cuisine and rich-flavoured craft beer, are celebrated during the Oktoberfest.

Repatriated Goddess Durga bronze statue to be on public display

A bronze statue of Goddess Durga which was illegally trafficked into the US and repatriated to Vietnam will be displayed to the public in the coming time, said a representative from the National Museum of History.

HCMC Int'l Guitar Festival to feature 14-year-old prodigy and renowned artists

The Saigon International Guitar Festival 2024 will bring together some of the world's most talented guitarists, including the 14-year-old prodigy Nutthachai Chaivanich.

Vietnam’s Miss Grand 4th Runner-Up to compete in Miss Asia Pacific Int'l 2024

Pham Thi Anh Vuong, the 4th runner-up of Miss Grand Vietnam 2024, has been selected to represent Vietnam at the 40th Miss Asia Pacific International, set to take place in the Philippines this year.

Thang Long Citadel to hosts dazzling Ao Dai Festival 2024

This October, the Thang Long Imperial Citadel will host the 2024 Ao Dai Tourism Festival, a vibrant celebration of Vietnam’s iconic traditional garment.

French contemporary ballet ‘The Season’ to have VN premiere

Artists from the French national choreographic centre Malandain Ballet Biarritz – one of the leading companies in the French choreographic scene - will stage the ballet The Season in Hanoi next month.

Kylin dance to become part of intangible cultural heritage of humanity

HCM City has submitted a document to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to name the art of kylin-lion-dragon dance by local people on the list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity of Vietnam.

Vietnam Museum of Ethnology’s architectural space wins int'l architecture awards

Truc Lam Restaurant and Coffee, a cafe and architectural space inside the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, recently received two international architecture awards in the United States.

VN most unique park: stone-carved poetry at Phuc Gia Vien earns national record

Phuc Gia Vien Park, located in Ba Ria-Vung Tau, has been recognized with a Vietnam Record for its unique display of poetic verses and couplets engraved on artistic stone blocks.

VN representative earns second runner-up at Miss International Queen 2024

The Miss International Queen 2024 crown went to Peru's Catalina Marsano, with Vietnam's Nguyen Tuong San earning accolades as the second runner-up after an impressive performance throughout the competition.

Psychology graduate Tyler Bui represents Vietnam at Mr. Universe

Vietnam’s Tyler Bui, a 29-year-old psychology graduate and accomplished model, has arrived in India to compete in Mr. Universe 2024, bringing with him a message of love and community well-being.

Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago recognised as World Geological Heritage

The International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) has recognised Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago in the northern province of Quang Ninh and neighbouring Hai Phong City as a world geological heritage site.

Quang Ninh holds first sailing, parasailing, jet ski festival in Ha Long Bay

The northeastern province of Quang Ninh on August 24 held a sailing, parasailing and jet ski festival for the first time in Ha Long Bay.

Khanh Linh to vie for Miss Intercontinental 2024 title in Egypt

Hoa Sen Vang, an integrated communication company, on August 23 announced that Miss Grand Vietnam 2023 runner-up Bui Khanh Linh will represent Vietnam at the Miss Intercontinental 2024 contest in Egypt later this year.

Three generations of musical excellence in Vietnam’s renowned family

Continuing the legacy of musician Truong Ngoc Ninh, his children and grandchildren, including musician Anh Quan, singer My Linh (daughter-in-law), and granddaughter My Anh, are making significant contributions to the Vietnamese music scene.

Hoi An hosts unique dance show amidst golden rice fields

For the first time, a contemporary dance performance was staged amidst the golden rice fields of Hoi An, Quang Nam, leaving visitors mesmerized by the scenic rural landscape and the immersive experience of the harvest season.

Vietnamese artist unveils 23 nude self-portraits in Hanoi exhibition

On August 25, Hanoi will host the opening of “Layers of Emotions”, a nude art exhibition by Vietnamese artist Sophie Trinh, featuring 23 self-portraits that she has meticulously crafted over the past six years.

Ho Chi Minh City woman makes a fortune with soothing ASMR content

In Ho Chi Minh City, a young woman has transformed her unique nightly routine into a thriving career by creating special ASMR sounds.