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Photo contest to honor Truc Lam Zen Buddhism

A photo competition on Vietnamese Buddhism has been launched, inviting all photographers in Vietnam and abroad to send their entries.

The birthplace of Hanoi's iconic beer glasses

About 100 kilometres from Hà Nội’s centre, Xối Trì Village in Nam Định Province is a famous place for traditional glass blowing work. From basic tools, residents here could produce unique beer glasses by hand.

Journey of a reel warrior

Martial artist Ben Eagle aims to inspire young people, especially children, to think more positively and dare to stand up against wrongdoing.

Vietnamese film to compete at 2024 Cannes Film Festival

Vietnamese movie “Việt và Nam” (known as “Viet and Nam” in English) will vie for a prize at the Cannes Film Festival 2024, which is scheduled to take place from May 14 to May 25 in France.

Hanoi to host Korean Culture Road Festival 2024

A Korean Culture Road Festival 2024 organised by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea (RoK) in Vietnam is set to be held from April 13 to April 14 in Hanoi.

Celebrated artist spreads passion for Vietnamese opera

Nguyen Thi Thu Huyen has starred in numerous Vietnamese classical chèo plays, bringing it closer to the audience and inspiring interest in the traditional art form.

Special music show to mark 70th anniversary of Dien Bien Phu Victory

A special musical programme is scheduled to take place in the northwestern province of Dien Bien on May 6 in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory (May 7, 1954 - 2024).

Hanoi plans many activities to commemorate 70th Liberation Day

Fireworks, drone light show and contests are among Hanoi's planned activities to celebrate the 70th Liberation Day anniversary this year.

The 7th Youth Fine Arts Festival to take place in Hanoi

The 7th Youth Fine Arts Festival is open to all Vietnamese painters, sculptors, and artists from the age of 18 to 35 years old to participate and summit their artworks.

Hanoians prepare floating cakes to celebrate cold food festival

Starting from the early hours of the morning on April 10, Hanoians have been busy making and buying floating cake and lean cake specifically for the cold food festival which falls on the third day of the third lunar month (April 11).

Reading habits encouraged among youth

HCM City and other provinces are organising numerous activities to encourage and firm up reading habits, especially among children and young people.

Japanese director Koreeda arrives in Vietnam for international film festival

Renowned Japanese director Koreeda Hirokazu arrived at Tan Son Nhat International Airport on April 9 to mark the start of his journey at the Ho Chi Minh City International Film Festival (HIFF) 2024.

Puccini’s operas performed at Hanoi Opera House

The concerts are part of the Sounds of Brotherhood music project by the World Youth Orchestra Foundation.

Carnival festival to brighten world’s natural wonder

This year, for the first time, the Ha Long Carnival will feature performances and parades at sea and on the sandy shores of the popular UNESCO-recognised bay.

Vietnam Art Photo Contest and Exhibition 2024 to be held in Hanoi, Hue city

The Department of Fine Arts, Photography and Exhibition in coordination with Vietnam Association of photographic Artists, will hold the Vietnam Art Photo Contest and Exhibition 2024 in Hanoi and Hue city.

Entertainment and cultural events of the week (April 9-14/2024)

Entertainment and cultural events in Vietnam's major cities from April 9 to 14.

Hung Kings Temple Festival opens in Phu Tho

The Hung Kings Temple Festival, one of the country’s largest annual cultural and religious events to commemorate its legendary founders, opened in the northern province of Phu Tho on April 9.

Numerous activities celebrate 3rd Vietnam Book and Reading Culture Day

A series of activities with various messages will be organised until May 1 to celebrate the Vietnam Book and Reading Culture Day 2024, heard a press conference hosted by the Ministry of Information and Communication (MIC) on April 8.

French auction house to put Vietnamese royal antiques under the hammer

Multiple Vietnamese royal treasures from the Nguyễn dynasty (1802-1945) are scheduled to be auctioned in France on April 26.

12th-century ancient road unearthed at My Son Sanctuary

An ancient road dating back to the 12th century has freshly been discovered in an excavation on architectural ruins at the east side of Tower K within the My Son Sanctuary in the central province of Quang Nam.