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HCMC gearing up for Tet flower markets to attract visitors

The HCMC’s unique floating flower market will take place on January 25- February 9 (on the 15th-30th days of the last lunar month) on the Tau Hu-Ben Nghe canal along the street of Ben Binh Dong in District 8.

Vietnamese fashion designer debuts new collections in China

New collections of Yếm (Vietnamese bodice) and Áo Dài (traditional long dress) created by fashion designer Thuy Nguyen have been presented at Harbin Fashion Week held in China.

Traditional ’tuồng’ needs support from the State, says veteran artist

Traditional tuồng (classical drama) artist Ngoc Khanh is founder of the Ngoc Khanh Tuồng Troupe that is among the very few traditional art units in HCM City.

Exhibition displays dragon-inspired illustrations by young artists

An exhibition revealing interesting and joyful perspectives about the dragon, the zodiac animal symbol of the Lunar New Year is taking place at the Temple of Literature in Hanoi.

Three Cham sculptures promoted as National Treasures

Three sculptures at the Cham Sculpture Museum in Da Nang have been recognised as National Treasures following the Prime Minister’s decision released January 18.

Thao Dien Night Street launches trial run

A 465-meter-long night-time walking street spanning a section of Xuan Thuy Street in Thao Dien Ward, an expat enclave, opened last weekend.

Nine paintings of Vietnamese children to vie for international contest in Japan

Nine paintings of Vietnamese children have been selected to compete in the Toyota Dream Car Art Contest, an event which is scheduled to take place in February in Japan.

Sculptor and painter Ta Quang Bao: An icon of Vietnamese art

Hanoi-based sculptor Ta Quang Bao is considered an exceptional artist in Vietnamese visual arts, having created many monuments throughout the country.

Rare photos of Hanoi architecture revealed

The National Archives Center I will exhibit rare archival documents and photographs of the Grand Palais Hanoi, a significant piece of architecture that is now lost.

Made-in-Vietnam cartoon attracts children globally

Wolfoo, a YouTube children’s animated web series, which has reached more than 2 billion views a month, attracts children in the world after 7 years.

Chung cake making village in Hanoi hustles ahead of Tet

Located in Thanh Tri district of Hanoi, Tranh Khuc village specialises in making Banh Chung and is full of villagers hastily producing the festive delicacy for the Lunar New Year festival, which begins in just over two weeks.

Entertainment and cultural events of the week (January 22-28/2024)

Entertainment and cultural events in Vietnam's major cities from January 22-28.

Thailand’s S20 Songkran Music Festival coming to Vietnam for the first time

The S20 Songkran Vietnam Music Festival - S2O Vietnam, an outdoor music event will be held for the first time at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in HCMC’s District 7 on May 11- 12.

HCM City museum hosts antique exhibition to celebrate Tet

A collection of antiques dating back from the 15th to 20th centuries is being showcased at the Museum of HCM City as part of the city’s celebration of Tết (Lunar New Year).

Festive Tet atmosphere prevails on every corner of capital

With the Lunar New Year Festival (Tet) just around the corner, streets across the capital have begun bustling with colours of peach blossoms and crowds of people shopping for Tet.

Centuries of tradition fill craft village with scent of incense in Tet season

Every year as Lunar New Year approaches, the entrance of Quyet Thang Village is filled with the strong fragrance of the incense sticks made here.

Unique wedding procedures of the Ede

The Ede people are matriarchal so weddings are normally initiated by women.

Hanoi is home to eight newly designated national treasures

Among the eight newly recognized national treasures are five artifacts from the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, dating back to the 11th century.

Hanoi seeks SEA record for 2,024 drones in sky on Lunar New Year's Eve

The capital city of Hanoi is expected to set a Southeast Asian record with a majestic light and sound performance supported by 2,024 unmanned aerial vehicles in the sky on Lunar New Year's Eve.

Royal documents on Hue Citadel building displayed

Nearly 100 royal documents on Huế Citadel building are on display for the first time at Ngọ Môn Square in the Imperial City of Huế.