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Thai group keeps traditional cloth dyeing alive

The Thai is the third-largest in the country, with around 1.5 million people, ranking only after the Kinh and Tày groups.

HCMC’s third “Ho Do" Int’l Music Festival 2023 to return in September

HCMC’s third “Ho Do" International Music Festival 2023 is scheduled to take place in September with the participation of international artists.

Ethnic folk song festival of Cu Jut district attracts nearly 200 artists

The first Folk Song Festival of Cu Jut district, Dak Nong province attracted nearly 200 artists with 24 unique performances.

Entertainment and cultural events of the week (August 28-September 2/2023)

Entertainment and cultural events in Vietnam's major cities from August 28 to September 2.

Buddhist antiques displayed in first-ever national cultural museum

As many as 500 antiques have been showcased at the Buddhist Cultural Museum in Da Nang for the first time, hoping to fascinate both domestic and foreign tourists.

Legendary boyband 911 to perform at UK Festivals in Vietnam

British band 911 are set to play at a series of UK Festivals which are scheduled to take place in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City this September.

Local architect crowned Miss Grand Vietnam 2023

Le Hoang Phuong, 28, was named the winner of the Miss Grand Vietnam 2023 pageant after surpassing 43 other contestants at the grand finale held in Ho Chi Minh City on August 27.

Lotus-leaf painting honours Heroine Nguyen Thi Dinh

A special portrait of Madame Nguyen Thi Dinh (1920 - 1992) is taking pride of place on the walls of Vietnam Women’s Museum, handed over on the 31st anniversary of her death.

Ba Dinh District: Land of historical relics

As one of the first four core districts of Hanoi, Ba Dinh District is of indisputable importance to the capital and the country as a neuralgic political and administrative center.

Painter shifts to making toy animals after his eyesight weakens

The painter has had to put aside his paintbrush and take a new job – making toy animals from nipa leaves. He calls this his ‘journey back to childhood’.

The essence of Cu Da soy sauce

Cu Da craft village produces special soy sauce that possesses a naturally sweet flavour, which necessitates a series of intricate and meticulous steps to achieve the final product.

Winners of “Amazing Vietnam” photo contest announced

Winners of a tourism promotion photo contest which ran with the theme of “Amazing Vietnam” are being exhibited in Hanoi in order to mark the 78th anniversary of the culture sector on August 28, as well as celebrating National Day on September 2.

Conductor Vinh to lead Dream Orchestra on Japanese tour this October

This will mark the first time a Vietnamese conductor performs in Japan.

South Korean teacher wants to teach Vietnamese students as a dear mother

For the past six years, Lydia Park has nurtured unique feelings toward her Vietnamese students in the Autumn Meeting cinema project, where she gives lectures on acting.

HCM City to host third international music festival

The Ho Chi Minh City International Music Festival 2023( HOZO), the largest outdoor music show in the southern hub, is scheduled to kick off in September.

Soc Trang native wins Miss Ocean Vietnam 2023 crown

Tran Thi Thu Uyen of the Mekong Delta province of Soc Trang claimed the winner’s sash of the 2023 Miss Ocean Vietnam beauty pageant, which wrapped up on August 25 in Ba Ria-Vung Tau province.

Hue International Photography Festival 2023 slated for September

Hue International Photography Festival 2023 is scheduled to take place from September 9 to September 15, with the event set to feature a wide range of interesting activities, according to the People's Committee of Thua Thien Hue province.

Vietnamese-Japanese symphony concert to be held in October

About 30 Vietnamese musicians will join their Japanese colleagues in the Vietnam-Japan Festival Symphony Orchestra - Dream Orchestra for a tour of Japan from October 2 to 10.

Vietnamese designer to unveil new collection at London Fashion Week

Designer Ho Tran Da Thao, under her brand Tsafari, is set to introduce her latest “Heritage – Inter-dimension Collection” at London Fashion Week on September 16, 2023, in the U.K.

Violinist Duy to perform with international soloists at opera house

Vietnam's leading violinist Bui Cong Duy and international soloists will dazzle HCM City’s audiences with two concerts at the Opera House on August 25 and 26.