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Vietnam-Japan festival to delight Da Nang locals, tourists in early July

The Vietnam-Japan festival 2024 will take place at the Bien Dong (East Sea) Park in the central city of Da Nang from July 4 to 7, as part of celebrations to mark 51 years of diplomatic ties between the two countries.

National treasure: Hiep An ceramic jar of the Tran Dynasty

The Hiep An brown-patterned ceramic jar of the Tran Dynasty is relatively large in size, embossed and engraved with patterns, and glazed. These were the typical techniques of the times.

Unique shows to light up Da Nang this summer

Accompanying the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2024, Sun World Ba Na Hills and Da Nang Downtown are launching a series of premier shows, turning the central city into the most vibrant hotspot in Vietnam this summer.

Experts urge more support for painters, artists in Vietnam

Experts have warned that the lack of artists will weaken the position of painters in fine arts and the society in Vietnam.

17th Vietnam Int’l Fashion Week attracts 16 local, foreign designers

The Vietnam International Fashion Week (AVIFW) 2024 honoring the remarkable development of the Vietnamese fashion industry will take place at the Military Zone 7’s Indoor Sports Complex in HCMC’s Phu Nhuan District on June 13-16.

Vietnam to host Miss Grand International 2027

Vietnam will play host to the Miss Grand International 2027 pageant, announced the organisation board of the Miss Grand Vietnam beauty contest at a press conference on June 3.

Super Junior back to Vietnam with July 28 concert in Ho Chi Minh City

Korean all-male pop band Super Junior is due to hold a concert at Phu Tho Indoor Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City on July 28 as part of their Asian tour “Super Show Spin-off: Halftime”.

Virtual Japanese film festival returns to Vietnam

Film lovers in Vietnam will have a chance to enjoy several Japanese films when the Japanese Film Festival Online comes back this June.

Film portraying last Queen of Vietnam to be shot next year

The film aims not to reflect a specific period in the nation’s history, but rather to draw inspiration from the life story of Queen Nam Phuong to portray a real historical figure on screen.

Vietnam’s unique fermented tea product maintains its flavour over centuries

“Thạch cổ trà" by IGV JSC (in Ha Dong district, Hanoi), is a unique fermented tea product of Vietnam that can maintain its flavour for centuries.

Khanh Hoa native to vie for Miss International Queen 2024 crown

Nguyen Tuong San, the first runner-up of Miss International Queen Vietnam 2023, has been named as the country’s representative at Miss International Queen 2024, a beauty contest specifically held for local transgender women.

First Al movie on domestic violence prevention, control to debut

It tells the story of a young family facing conflicts and violence, warning of the danger of domestic violence, advising victims to seek help from the community and social organisations.

Vietnamese fairytale-inspired stamp set for release

A stamp set inspired by the fairytale “Cây tre trăm đốt” (The Bamboo With 100 Sections) has been issued by the Vietnam Post Corporation under the Ministry of Information and Communications.

Entertainment and cultural events of the week (June 3-9/2024)

Entertainment and cultural events in Vietnam's major cities from June 3 to 9.

Sotheby’s to auction rare painting by celebrated Vietnamese painter

An oil painting by renowned Vietnamese painter Nguyen Phan Chanh (1892-1984), Les Chanteuses de Campagne, will go up for sale on June 14 in Paris as part of Sotheby’s Arts d’Asie sale.

Belgian stilt walkers to perform at Hue Festival 2024

Belgium’s Royal Merchtem Stiltwalkers group will present a grand performance on five-metre-high stilts, dazzling the Hue Festival 2024 slated for June 7-12 in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue.

Adding contemporary touches to folk painting

As a young person with a strong background in fine arts and a large network of contacts with many artisans, Hanoi-based artist Nam Chi is always concerned about finding ways to revive folk paintings that are in danger of disappearing.

Michelin Guide ceremony 2024 to be held in HCM City on June 27

The unveiling of the Michelin Guide 2024 restaurant selections for the prominent cities of Việt Nam, including Hà Nội, HCM City, and Đà Nẵng, will take place on June 27 at the InterContinental Saigon Hotel in HCM City.

VN comedy drama entertains audiences in summer

A Vietnamese comedy drama Mùa Hè Đẹp Nhất (The Beautiful Summer) about friendship and youth promises to bring moviegoers back to their younger years this summer.

All at sea: nation’s maritime relics under threat

A lack of qualified human resources, equipment and funding, as well as increasing theft of antiques from shipwrecks, are hindering the protection and preservation of underwater relics, leading archaeologists have said.