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Well-known saxophonist Tuan’s albums released online

Two albums by well-known saxophonist Tran Manh Tuan of HCM City have been released on online platforms.

HCM City floating flower fair to celebrate Tet

The floating flower fair, one of the HCM City’s most-visited attractions in Tet (Lunar New Year), will open at the Binh Dong Wharf in District 8 from January 25 to February 9 (or December 15-30 of lunar calendar).

Vietnamese contestant finishes fourth at Miss Global 2023

Doan Thu Thuy, the Vietnamese representative to Miss Global 2023, won the fourth runner-up title in the grand final of the competition held in Cambodia on January 18 evening.

Hanoi prepares for grand fireworks on Lunar New Year’s Eve

The fireworks will last for fifteen minutes from 12:00 AM on February 10.

Vietnam names additional 29 artifacts national treasures

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha on January 18 signed a decision recognising an additional 29 artifacts as national treasures.

Vietnamese movie to vie for title at Berlinale

“Cu li không bao giờ khóc” (Cu li never cries) by Vietnamese director Pham Ngoc Lan has been nominated in the Panorama category at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) due to take place in Germany from February 15 to 25.

Vietnamese outfit voted as best costume in 2023’s global pageants

An outfit named Rising dragon worn by Vietnamese beauty Le Hoang Phuong at Miss Grand International 2023 took the lead in a vote for the best national costume in global contests this year, announced Vcrown.

Bustling city street gearing up for coming Tet holiday

With the Lunar New Year Festival, known locally as Tet, three weeks away, plenty of shops on Hai Thuong Lan Ong street in Ho Chi Minh City have been covered in red, with a diverse range of decorations now available for sale.

World’s leading baritone set for debut Vietnam performance

Belarussian baritone Vladislav Sulimsky, one of the most renowned baritones in the world, will enthrall Hanoi music lovers at the "Spring Fire" concert to be held at Ho Guom Opera House on January 20.

Vietnamese artist features in Forbes’ 50 Over 50: Asia 2023

Forbes Magazine has named People’s Artist Bach Tuyet, a cai luong (reformed opera) performer, on its 50 Over 50: Asia 2023 list.

“Sparkle in the Vastness” exhibition admires viewers at Almine Rech gallery

Art fans from Paris and Europe recent gathered at Almine Rech Gallery, an international art gallery in Paris, to enjoy the exhibition “Sparkle in the Vastness” by Tia-Thuy Nguyen, a famous contemporary artist of Vietnam.

"Happy Tet 2024" to open in Hanoi​

The “Happy Tet 2024” programme will be held at the Thang Long imperial citadel in Hanoi from January 24-28 by the Hanoi Promotion Agency (HPA) and the Thang Long-Hanoi Heritage Conservation Centre.

Thang Long imperial citadel to glow with Tet atmosphere

The atmosphere of the traditional Vietnamese Lunar New Year festival, known locally as Tet, will be recreated at the Happy Tet 2024 programme due to take place at the Thang Long imperial citadel in Hanoi from January 24 to 28.

Vu Dai villagers braise fish in clay pots for Tet treat

Situated some 50km away from Hanoi, Vu Dai village in Ha Nam province's Ly Nhan district is famous for its braised fish in clay pots which has become a delicacy of the northern region during Lunar New Year Festival, known locally as Tet.

Hanoi harnesses “soft power” of culture in development

Since joining the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in the “Design” category in 2019, Hanoi has organised a multitude of activities relating to design and creativity.

Dragon-shaped kumquat trees sought after

Just nearly one month left to the Year of the Dragon, kumquat trees shaped like this animal are being hunted by consumers who want to display them to welcome the Lunar New Year (Tet) or present as a gift.

Lunar New Year celebration for overseas Vietnamese slated for February 1-2

The annual “Xuan Que Huong” (Homeland Spring) programme – the biggest cultural event held for overseas Vietnamese (OVs) on the occasion of the Lunar New Year - will take place in HCM City on February 1-2, or the 22nd-23rd day of the 12th lunar month.

New publication on Vietnamese modern art released

A book by French expert Charlotte Aguttes Reynier on the establishment and development of the Indochina School of Fine Arts has been released in Hanoi.

New Vietnamese animated films entertain public

11 films produced in 2023 were valued for their high quality and were granted permission for distribution by the National Film Censorship Board.

Hanoi brings craft village products to the world

Many Hanoi craft village products have special value and are recognized as national treasures