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Vietnamese literary works served up at Brussels restaurant

Diners at the "Hanoi Station" restaurant located at the Cameleon shopping mall in Brussels can explore literary works of Vietnam while enjoying its special dishes.

Historian to release book about Western medicine in Tonkin

Entitled Y tế phương Tây ở Bắc Kỳ (Western Medicine in Tonkin), the book provides an overview of Vietnamese medicine during its early encounter with modern healthcare and scientific knowledge.

Czech cinema to screen Vietnamese blockbuster

Vietnamese movie Người Vợ Cuối Cùng (The Last Wife), a blockbuster Vietnamese-American director Victor Vũ, will be screened at multiplex cinema theatres in the Czech Republic from January 18

24k gold-plated dragon figurines among favourite Tet gifts

The 24-karat gold plated dragons are hitting local markets ahead of the upcoming Lunar New Year of the Dragon, with the items selling for between several million and tens of millions of VND.

HCM City to welcome Lunar New Year with special festival

A Tet (Lunar New Year) festival will take place in Ho Chi Minh City from January 18-21 with a range of special activities honouring Vietnamese culture and food.

Autobiography of well-known historian released

The autobiography of well-known historian and cultural researcher Nguyễn Đình Tư, writer of many books and documents on Southern history and culture, has been released.

Miss Global 2023 finalists explore Vietnamese culture

The 83 contestants in the final round of Miss Global 2023 took part in many activities aimed at discovering Vietnamese culture ahead of its semi-final night on January 13 in Phu Quoc.

National costume for Miss Global 2023 revealed

Vietnamese representative Doan Thu Thuy has officially unveiled the outfit that she will wear during the semifinals of Miss Global 2023, which is scheduled to take place on January 13 in Ho Chi Minh City.

Le Hoang Phuong among Miss Vcrown’s Top 20 Finalists

Le Hoang Phuong, fourth runner-up at Miss Grand International 2023, has been named among the Top 20 Finalists of Miss Vcrown 2023.

Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival to be held in Dien Bien Province

Japan is home to the cherry blossom, which is adored by visitors around the world. However, not many people are aware that Dien Bien Province is also home to a stunning cherry blossom oasis that draws visitors to Flower Island.

Foreign diplomats and tourists to explore Vietnamese Tet at Duong Lam village

Foreign ambassadors, along with representatives of diplomatic missions and international organisations, will gather in Duong Lam ancient village in Hanoi from January 20 to January 21 as they enjoy a traditional Lunar New Year or Tet.

New Year of the Dragon exhibition opens at Fine Arts Association

Paintings by a group of artists featuring images of flowers and dragons - the icon of the year 2024 - are on display at the HCM City Fine Arts Association.

Early Tet atmosphere in HCM City

A commercial centre in District 1 of Ho Chi Minh City has been adorned with colourful Tet decorations as residents get into the festive spirit and prepare to welcome in the Lunar New Year of the Dragon.

Lucky money featuring dragon image in demand ahead of Tet

Banknotes or lucky money printed with images of the dragon are in high demand as the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet, draws near.

Lion dance festival to open in HCM City

Around 51 troupes from 15 cities and provinces in Việt Nam will compete in the Chợ Lớn – HTV Unicorn – Lion – Dragon Dance Festival in HCM City on January 12, 13 and 14.

World’s largest Maitreya Buddha statue to debut in Tay Ninh

The world’s largest statue of Maitreya Buddha will be introduced to the public at a ceremony to be held on January 28 at Ba Den Mountain in the southern province of Tay Ninh.

New Year book street festival slated for February 7-14 in HCM City

The 2024 New Year book street festival will take place on Le Loi street, District 1 in Ho Chi Minh City from February 7-14, reported the municipal Department of Information and Communications on January 9.

Vietnamese animation company sets two records

The Vietnamese animation studio Sconnect has officially been recognised for two records in the fields of animated film copyrights and multilingual distribution on digital platforms.

Da Nang Int’l Fireworks Festival to welcome three new teams

The annual Da Nang International Fireworks Festival 2024 (DIFF) will welcome three new teams to participate.

Iranian movies to entertain Vietnamese cinema-goers

Five movies made by different Iranian filmmakers will be presented to Vietnamese audiences during a film week dedicated to the cinema industry of this Islamic country.