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Young woman weaves brighter future

Like many Hrê ethnic youths in Teng Village in the central province of Quang Ngai, Pham Thi Y Hoa is overwhelmed with pride when she wears the distinctive traditional brocade costume of her ethnic group.

VN to host conference of ASEAN Book Publishers Association's Executive Committee

The Vietnam Publishers Association and the People’s Committee of HCM City will organise an annual conference of the Executive Committee of the ASEAN Book Publishers Association and sidelines activities from September 14-19, according to the VPA.

Tuan Hung becomes first Vietnamese singer invited to perform at Super Bowl

Tuan Hung, a famous Vietnamese singer, said he was happy to receive an invitation to perform at the Super Bowl, an important sports event organized by the American Football Federation.

Vietnamese flower designers triumph at int’l flower arrangement contest

Vietnamese flower designers won big in a flower arrangement contest at the World Flower Council Summit 2023 which wrapped up in the Central Highlands city of Da Lat on September 11.

Hanoi Tourism Ao dai Festival 2023 to take place in October

Hanoi Tourism's Ao Dai (Traditional Long Dress) Festival, as an annual event, will create a brand for the capital's tourism, stimulate travel and attract visitors to the city.

Entertainment and cultural events of the week (September 10-16/2023)

Entertainment and cultural events in Vietnam's major cities from September 10-16.

Foreigners impressed by Vietnamese conical hat on world’s blockbuster One Piece

Many Vietnamese and foreign viewers have shown a keen interest in images of the Vietnamese Non La (conical hat) after watching Netflix’s One Piece live-action series.

Hue International Photography Festival 2023 kicks off

The Hue International Photography Festival 2023 officially opened on the evening of September 10 with the event being co-hosted by the Hue Monuments Conservation Centre and the Crossing Bridge 20Plus.

Competition launched for foreign singer-songwriters in Vietnam

The Tinh Ting Tinh contest is open to local contestants, foreigners living in Vietnam, and overseas Vietnamese between the ages of 16 and 45.

French-Vietnamese duet Maxime Zecchini & Chuong Vu to perform in Hanoi

The music nights promise audiences a unique classical music experience.

Oktoberfest set to be held in Da Nang for the first time

A replica of Oktoberfest – the largest beer festival in the world, will be brought to the coastal city of Da Nang for the first time ever.

“VN Days Abroad” to come to South Africa for first time

Under the instruction of lacquer artisan Tran Anh Tuan, who is also founder of the Lacquer School Tay Ho in Hanoi, guests can perfect small lacquer items including jewelry and decorative objects.

The craft village that’s keeping carpentry alive

Renowned for its rich tradition of carpentry, this village has been thriving since the Nguyen Dynasty and continues to flourish as a prominent supplier of wooden products throughout the country.

Adventures of a Cricket musical to premiere in HCM City this Sunday

The HCM City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO) will perform the full version of the musical Dế Mèn Phiêu Lưu Ký (Adventure of a Cricket) at the Opera House on September 10.

UK Festival dazzles Hanoi downtown this weekend

Bringing together more than 60 partners, the UK Festival will be an unparalleled experience inviting all individuals to join in celebrating the rich tapestry of UK – VN partnership as well as UK culture and arts.

Exhibition "Moon" showcases Vietnamese lacquer paintings by Japanese artist

All the artwork displayed depict the moon in various phases, seasons, weather, time of day and shades of colour, alongside the waka poems that Saeko chose for them.

Tree bark transformed into attractive landscape pictures

Le Hoang Nhan has dedicated himself to creating these ’bark pictures’ for over 15 years.

World-renowned violin virtuoso Shlomo Mintz to perform in VN

A special concert featuring a performance by world-renowned violin virtuoso Shlomo Mintz will take place at the Grand Concert Hall of the Vietnam National Academy of Music on September 8.

Vietnam to host Miss Grand International 2023 this October

Finalists of Miss Grand International 2023 are set to take part in a busy schedule across the country from October 3 to October 25, as announced by the organisers on the official Facebook page of the beauty pageant.

South Africa, France, and Japan to host Vietnam Days Abroad 2023

The Department of Cultural Diplomacy and UNESCO under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted a press conference in Hanoi on September 8 to unveil the "Vietnam Days Abroad 2023" event.