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Guol house, a cultural symbol of the Co Tu ethnic group

The Guol house features the unique architecture and culture of the Co Tu ethnic minority people who live mainly in Thua Thien Hue and Quang Nam province along the Truong Son mountain range.

Vietnamese smiles: photo contest images

VietNamNet would like to introduce photos featuring the joyful moments of Vietnamese children and the elderly, submitted by many photographers throughout the country to the “Happy Vietnam” photo contest.

Australian famous singer Dean Lewis to perform in Vietnam

Pop singer and songwriter Dean Lewis of Australia is set to exclusively play live on August 23 from RMIT Vietnam University’s concert in Ho Chi Minh City as part of activities held to celebrate the 50th anniversary of joint diplomatic ties.

Phu Yen rocks out to sound of the lithophone

The stone musical instrument is one of the world’s oldest, and has recently been attracting the attention of local youngsters eager to play at provincial tourist destinations.

Beauties wow in national costume competition at Miss Grand Vietnam 2023

All of the local contestants stunned whilst participating in the national costume competition at the ongoing Miss Grand Vietnam 2023 which took place on August 20 in Ho Chi Minh City.

Entertainment and cultural events of the week (August 21-27/2023)

Entertainment and cultural events in Vietnam's major cities from August 21 to 27.

Making people smile is an achievement: British photographer

Looking at mesmerising photos of landscapes and people in Hanoi by British photographer Marcus Lacey, people may think he has been living here for many years.

Blacksmithing in Long An on verge of extinction

The century-old blacksmith career in the Mekong Delta Province of Long An is also a flourishing traditional profession for a while. However, blacksmithing is on the verge of extinction because it is not competitive enough in the market.

New York Fashion Week to honour Vietnamese designer

Famous Vietnamese designer Do Manh Cuong is set to introduce his brand SIXDO at New York Fashion Week, which is due to take place on September 10 in the United States.

Miss Universe Mauritius 2022 Alexandrine Belle-Etoile explores Ha Long Bay

Miss Universe Mauritius 2022 Alexandrine Belle-Etoile on August 17 uploaded a series of photos of her trip to Ha Long Bay, a tourist attraction in Vietnam, on her personal page, attracting the attention of the Vietnamese audience.

Rice sprigs and bamboo offers inspiration for luxury jewellery collection

Rice grain, ripe sprigs of rice, and the graceful yet resilient bamboo trees – the typical images of Vietnam, have been an inspiration for Vietnamese jewellery designers and goldsmiths to create magnificent items.

Vietnamese writers win Southeast Asian Writers Award

Three Vietnamese writers Tran Quang Dao, Vo Khac Nghiem, and Vinh Quyen have received the SEA Writers Award, also known as the Southeast Asian Writers Award, at a recemony recently held in Bangkok, Thailand.

Vietnamese cultural space opens in Seoul

The Seoul Botanical Park in the capital of the Republic of Korea on August 18 kicked off a summer event on Vietnamese culture named "Scent of Green Papaya".

City of crafts: The art of tò he figurines

The city of Hanoi embraces a long list of traditional craft villages. From north, south, east and west, craft villages in the city and beyond were born centuries ago to supply to the ancient citadel of the past.

Semaphore flag performance in Hanoi sets national record

A Semaphore flag performance organised by the Central Council of the Ho Chi Minh Young Pioneer Organisation in Hanoi on August 16 set a new Vietnamese record for attracting the largest number of performers.

Cinema boosts Vietnam's tourism

The country's picturesque landscapes are increasingly featured in domestic and international film productions, effectively promoting Vietnam and its tourism.

Ngoc Hang to represent Vietnam at Miss Intercontinental 2023

Le Nguyen Ngoc Hang, the second runner-up of Miss Vietnam 2022, will represent the country at the upcoming Miss Intercontinental pageant due to take place in Egypt this December.

Gold apples: a symbol of heritage and resilience

As August unfolds, the season for gold apples approaches. Individuals are purchasing them, alongside other fruits, to place on their altars in remembrance of their ancestors, especially with the seventh lunar month commencing tomorrow.

Indian veteran actor Anupam Kher attends Indian Film Festival in HCMC

Audiences were excited about the appearance of Anupam Kher, one of India's most renowned actors, at Indian Film Festival taking place in HCMC on August 13-15.

Binh Duong model named The Face Vietnam 2023

Huynh Tu Anh from Binh Duong Province was named the winner of The Face Vietnam 2023, the Vietnamese version of American modelling-themed reality TV series The Face.