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Co Tu thanksgiving ceremony for wife’s parents

The Co Tu ethnic group has many special rituals and customs, including a thanksgiving ceremony for the parents of one’s wife that honors family morality and demonstrates the son-in-law’s filial piety towards his wife’s family.

Monsoon Fest dazzles audiences at Thang Long Citadel

Up to 20,000 revellers flocked into the Thang Long Citadel in Hanoi, one of the capital city's most famous sites, to experience the Monsoon International Music Festival on Saturday and Sunday.

Initiative presents fusion dishes created by Japanese and Vietnamese chefs

One Japanese and two Vietnamese chefs will together introduce new dishes with Vietnamese-Japanese fusion, to connect the culinary cultures of the two countries.

Hanoi’s playground design based on traditional culture

Inspired by the legend of Thanh Giong, the recently launched playground helps spread Vietnamese patriotic spirit among local children and helps international visitors to Hanoi understand the country's history.

Japanese Film Festival 2023 to take place later this month

The film festival promises to bring new and interesting views about Japan and its people.

Entertainment and cultural events of the week (October 23-29/2023)

Entertainment and cultural events in Vietnam's major cities from October 23-29.

Ha An Huy wins Vietnam Idol 2023

Ha An Huy, 21, from Hanoi was named as the winner of the eighth season of Vietnam Idol, which ended in HCM City on October 21 evening.

Acclaimed chef uses Vietnamese ingredients to amaze connoisseurs

Acclaimed Austrian chef Stephan Zoisl, who runs a restaurant with an innovative dining concept in Singapore, has shared his passion for food and creativity to every dish he creates with connoisseurs in Hanoi.

Japanese master of Vietnamese lacquer

She knew more than the average Japanese about lacquer in Japan, but it was only in Vietnam that she started to learn this skill and create something herself.

“Italian Seoul” culinary extravaganza at Da Vittorio Saigon

Two of the world’s most popular cuisines, Italian and Korean, will come together for a unique culinary event to take place this October at Da Vittorio Saigon.

Beauties wow in traditional costume at Miss Grand International 2023

Vietnamese representative Le Hoang Phuong and other beauties stunned audiences in the national costume competition at the ongoing Miss Grand International 2023 getting underway in Ho Chi Minh City.

American guitarist Steve Vai steals Inviolate World Tour show in HCM City

American guitarist Steve Vai (Steven Siro Vai) put in a brilliant performance in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on October 19 evening as part of his Inviolate World Tour, winning thunderous applause from spectators.

National costume for Miss International 2023 revealed

Vietnamese representative Phuong Nhi has officially unveiled the outfit that she will wear during the National Costume Competition at the Miss International 2023 pageant, with the prestigious event currently taking place Japan.

Peruvian culinary week in Vietnam set to begin on October 24

The Embassy of Peru in Vietnam is scheduled to host a Peruvian culinary week in Hanoi from October 24 to 29.

Vietnam - Japan street food programme to take place next month

Vietnamese and Japanese chefs are set to serve a unique fusion of street food of the two countries within the framework of the Japanese Culture Festival which is scheduled to take place in Hanoi next month.

156 artists from 27 countries join Hanoi Art Connecting 2023

'Hanoi Art Connecting' includes a series of creative activities in the fields of painting, graphics, sculpture, installation arts and exhibitions.

Vietnamese and UK artists combine visual art with music performance

The project is supported by the British Council as part of the UK/Vietnam Session 2023, which celebrates the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Abstract artworks by late famous artist displayed at solo show in Hanoi

Abstract artworks by the late, famous artist Tran Trung Tin (1933-2008) will be introduced to the public for the first time to mark his 90th birthday.

Culture Ministry asked to rethink package of VND350 trillion to promote culture

The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) has sent an express dispatch to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST), requesting to supplement documents for the proposal for culture promotion and development in 2025-2035.

Well-known Dutch DJ to perform in Ho Chi Minh City

World-renowned DJ Don Diablo of the Netherlands will arrive in Ho Chi Minh City to perform at the “Ho Do” International Music Festival 2023, which is scheduled to take place on December 24.