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Dao Anh Khanh begins series of exhibitions

The exhibition Vũ Trụ Hứng 1 (Universe Receives 1) presents the most recent paintings by artist Dao Anh Khanh at Lunet Art Gallery in Hanoi.

International food festival to thrill gastronomy lovers in Hanoi

The 11th international food festival, an annual event held by the Service Department for Diplomatic Corps since 2014, is set to get underway in Hanoi from December 9 to December 10.

Valentin Constantinescu – a Romanian with ’Vietnamese blood’

Valentin’s story with Vietnam began in 2004 after graduating from high school, as he got a scholarship to study at the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam.

Vietnamese actor nominated at Asian Television Awards 2023

Vietnamese artist Nguyen Quoc Truong Thinh has been nominated in the best leading male performance-digital category at the Asian Television Awards 2023.

BridgeFest music festival 2023 to kick off in Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnamese and international artists are gearing up for the BridgeFest 2023 music festival which is scheduled to take place at Nguyen Hue pedestrian street in Ho Chi Minh City on December 9.

Binh Thuan to host first international performing art festival

The debut version of the international performing art festival will be held in Phan Thiet city, Binh Thuan province, from Dec. 8 to 10, with the participation of art troupes from 26 countries and territories across the world.

VN, South Korea excavate Óc Eo archaeological site in An Giang

Vietnamese and South Korean archaeologists are working on an excavation project at the Gò Danh Sang relic site in the Cửu Long Delta province of An Giang to explore more discoveries of Óc Eo culture.

Hoi An set to host Korean cultural day 2023

A mixture of lantern displays, traditional music performances, songs, and dances put on by Vietnamese and Korean artists will serve to light up the Korean cultural day held on December 9 in the ancient city of Hoi An.

Senior journalist reflects on war reporting in new memoir

Throughout the 468-page book, readers are truly immersed in the experiences of a war correspondent - someone who stands between life and death, yet remains determined to write, capture photographs, and timely deliver information to the readers.

Japanese film festival to come to Hanoi

The Japanese film festival 2023 will get underway in the capital from December 8 to December 21, according to information given by the Japan Foundation Centre for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam.

Literature fosters Franco-Vietnamese cultural ties

Contemporary Vietnamese literary works translated into French have struck a chord with French-speaking audiences.

Southern traditional folk music - indispensable spiritual food of Vietnamese

UNESCO recognized Don Ca Tai Tu Nam Bo as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity at the 8th Session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage held in Baku, Azerbaijan in December 2013.

Young engineer adds value to local natural resource

Through his start-up project, Phan Minh Tien, a young engineer in Can Gio, has proven that nipa palm trees, a natural gift for his hometown, offer great value.

Reviving Ê Đê brocade weaving: a creative journey

Collective efforts have been made to rekindle the ancient craft of Ê Đê handloom weaving.

Miss Earth 2023 finalists graceful in Vietnamese Ao Dai

A total of 90 foreign beauties of Miss Earth 2023 have recently donned Ao Dai (traditional long dress of Vietnam) in a parade around Ho Chi Minh City to mark the start of its tourism week, drawing plenty of attention from both locals and tourists.

Renowned Belgian singer to perform in Vietnam

Internationally-acclaimed pop star Rori of Belgium will wow local audiences with two performances in Hue and Hanoi this December as part of her busy Asia this year.

Westlife concert organizers criticized for unprofessionalism

The Westlife concert organizing board has been criticised by many netizens for advertising cryptocurrency trading floors illegally.

Contemporary ballet ‘Senzen’ to premiere in HCM City

The programme on December 16 and 17 is co-organised by Saigon Concert and Arabesque Việt Nam, a neo-classical and contemporary dance company in HCM City, to mark the 50th anniversary of Việt Nam-Japan diplomatic ties.

Southern fermented pork sausages recognised as national heritage

The taste of Lai Vung nem not only helps local households thrive, but also helps many people become rich.

Vietnamese fashion designer debuts new collections in Australia

Two new collections of evening gowns and áo dài (Vietnamese traditional dress) by Vietnamese fashion designer Trần Phương Hoa have been presented at Winthrop Hall of the University of Western Australia.