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Vietnamese culture promoted at Da Nang airport

The art programme ’Heritage Road’ will contribute significantly to preserving and further promoting local culture to international visitors.

Festival celebrates 70 years of Hanoi’s liberation

Tens of thousands of people expected to take part in a series of cultural events celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Liberation Day of Hanoi, on October 10.

Olivier Ochanine: The French conductor with a passion for Vietnam

As the first foreign conductor to lead the “Things Everlasting” Concert, Olivier Ochanine brings his passion for Vietnam’s culture and music to the stage, while sharing glimpses of his unique hobbies offstage.

K-pop rapper B.I to perform at 8Wonder Moon Festival in Hanoi

K-pop rapper Kim Han Bin alias B.I is expected to come to Vietnam for a performance at 8Wonder Moon Festival in Hanoi next month as a special guest.

Colombian band Salsangroove to enchant Hanoians with salsa rhythms

The Colombian band Salsangroove are set to enthrall Hanoians with salsa rhythms at a concert due to take place at the Hanoi Opera House on August 22.

HCM City aims to become a cultural industry hub in Southeast Asia

Leveraging its unique advantages and competitive capacity, Ho Chi Minh City has chosen eight key cultural industries for development between now and 2030 to become a cultural industry centre in Southeast Asia.

Many celebrities accept fines to stir controversy for attention

The HCMC Department of Information and Communications has unveiled a disturbing trend: celebrities are increasingly engaging in controversial behavior to attract public attention and boost their livestream sales, accepting fines.

Kaleidoscopic Vision exhibition to open in HCM City

Offering a fresh take on street photography, the upcoming Kaleidoscopic Vision exhibition will captivate photography enthusiasts with its eclectic artworks in HCM City starting from August 18.

Thanh Hoa student crowned Miss Tourism Identity Vietnam 2024

Nguyen Phuong Anh, a student from the northcentral province of Thanh Hoa, was crowned Miss Tourism Identity Vietnam 2024 at the grand finale held in Quang Ngai city on August 14 evening.

Five crafts recognised as national intangible heritage

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has announced five traditional crafts as national intangible heritage after recognizing a number of dishes from across the country recently.

High tech should be used in cultural-heritage copyright cases

Phygital, blockchain, NFC (Near Field Communication) and AR/VR/XR (augmented reality/virtual reality/extended reality) are technologies that can be used in the copyright of Vietnamese cultural heritage values, sites, and products.

Hue-based Ao Dai fashion recognised as national heritage

The wearing of áo dài (traditional long dress) costume and tailoring craft of the dress has been recognised as a National Intangible Heritage by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the fourth such recognition in the central province.

Vietnamese pianists to perform at city Opera House

Vietnamese pianists Nguyen Thuy Yen and Pham Nguyen Anh Vu will perform at the “A Night of Musical Journey” concert, which will take place at the HCM City Opera House on August 17.

Da Lat Flower Festival to be held by year-end

The 10th Da Lat Flower Festival is scheduled to take place in December and will last until the end of the year, as announced by the Lam Dong provincial People’s Committee.

World stars to descend on Hanoi for “Brilliance in Harmony” concert

The Sun Symphony Orchestra will join forces on stage, performing famous pieces to audiences, including Overture to The Marriage of Figaro, Trumpet Concerto in E Major. S. 49, and Suite No. 3 for Orchestra in G, Op. 55.

Vietnam festival helps tighten friendship with Japan

The 8th Vietnam Festival will be held in Japan’s Kanagawa prefecture on September 7 - 8 to help strengthen bonds between the two nations, heard a press conference on August 14.

Inside Dong Xam's 600-year-old silver craft village

Dong Xam Silver Craft Village in Thai Binh province, with nearly 600 years of history, is one of the most renowned traditional jewelry-making villages in northern Vietnam.

Mr World 2024 rescheduled for November in Vietnam

Vietnam has officially been confirmed as the host country of Mr World 2024, with the event rescheduled to take place in November instead of September as previously planned.

Nearly 500 dancers to attend International Dance Festival 2024 in Thua Thien-Hue

Nearly 500 dance artists from nine countries will participate in the International Dance Festival 2024 to be held in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue from August 17-22.

Hanoi’s Pho, lotus tea-making recognised as national cultural heritage

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism recently added Hanoi’s Pho (rice noodle soup) and traditional craft of making lotus tea in Quang An ward, Tay Ho district, to the list of national intangible cultural heritage.