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Vietnamese film wins prize at Berlinale Film Festival

Vietnamese movie "Cu Li khong bao gio khoc" (Cu Li never cries) by director Pham Ngoc Lan won the best first feature prize at the Berlinale Film Festival on February 24.

Silk village preserves ancient weaving craft

For centuries, Nha Xa silk has been known as among the most famous silk products in Vietnam.

Baker turns cakes into award-winning artworks

Le Phan Vien Hy is extremely enthusiastic about working with colors and shaping designs on cakes. The 34-year-old cake artist had the opportunity to showcase her creations in many other international cake events.

Binh Duong man rich in secondhand items

A young man in Binh Duong province owns a collection of thousands of secondhand articles, considering them precious as they not only have historical value but also evoke childhood memories.

Dong Khe Village preserves traditional craft of making incense

According to elderly villagers, the craft of making incense in Dong Khe has a history spanning over 300 years. Throughout this time, the craft village has endured and thrived due to the chemical-free quality and distinctive aroma of its products.

Australian man tries bamboo worms in northern mountainous province

Visiting Mu Cang Chai, an Australian man, who experienced local culture and traditions recently in the north, sampled bamboo worms, which he said were "amazingly delicious".

Vietnam develops festival tourism

Vietnam’s traditional festivals as well as those which are shaping up their brand, are adding lustre to local tourism while spurring the country to join hands with other ASEAN member states to develop sustainable festival tourism.

What to do to develop cultural industries in Vietnam?

Cultural industries boast great potential and opportunities for development, and they are increasingly playing an important role in the economy, becoming a driving force for sustainable development.

Pilgrims line up through the night for Tran temple’s seal opening ceremony

The seal opening ceremony took place on February 23, the 14th night of the first lunar month, at the Tran temple in the northern province of Nam Dinh, with the event attracting thousands of pilgrims.

Hanoi’s market bustling for first full moon festival

Despite rainy conditions, many markets throughout Hanoi were packed with people shopping for offerings for the the first full moon of the year, known as Tet Nguyen Tieu, from the early morning of February 24.

First Full Moon Festival, another Tet in Vietnam

People believe that the night lit by the first full moon in the new year will begin a new year with the pure scent of warm, fresh weather that is full of spring vitality.

Crowds gather for pig procession festival in Hanoi

A pig procession festival was held in La Phu village of Hanoi's Hoai Duc district on February 22 evening, drawing plenty of attention from local people and visitors.

Vietnam among Top 25 in Head To Head Challenge competition for Miss World

Vietnamese representative Huynh Nguyen Mai Phuong was officially named in the Top 25 list in the Head To Head Challenge sub-contest at the ongoing the 71st Miss World pageant in India.

Mr World Vietnam 2024 contest launched for first time

Mr World Vietnam 2024 has been launched for the first time in Vietnam, promising chances for talented and brave male pageant contestants to shine and represent the country to step out into world contests.

Incense making village preserves cultural heritage

Burning incense is an integral part of Vietnamese tradition, observed during holidays, death anniversaries, and especially the Lunar New Year

Botanical artist offers a chance to learn more about aromas

A workshop and exhibition on botanical art will open on February 23 at An Nam Gallery.

Shadow of the Puppets takes the stage in Hanoi

The performance uses puppets and puppetry, including the beautiful art of ’shadow puppetry’. Puppets and people have blended together on stage, being the character’s body and soul, the light and dark sides, the pain and joy being released.

Vietnam's Next Top Model to resume after seven-year break

The Vietnam’s Next Top Model 2024 will return after a seven-year hiatus.

‘Dao, Pho va Piano’ tops box office as ticket requests cause website to crash

‘Dao, Pho va Piano’ (Peach Blossoms, Pho and Piano) has unexpectedly become a cinema phenomenon one week after its release.

Ho Chi Minh City to host second river festival this summer

A river festival is set to be held from May 31 to June 8 in Ho Chi Minh City for the second time, with a series of cultural and entertainment activities taking place related to the southern city’s waterways for locals and tourists.