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Singaporean artist holds exhibition in Hanoi

 Writer, curator and artist Zhuang Wubin from Singapore is holding an exhibition entitled “Love and Desire: A Reunion Show” at Puppets Cafe in Hanoi’s Dong Da District from now until August 12, 2018.

Phan Anh to hold solo exhibition in HCMC

 Phan Anh will organize a solo exhibition in Binh Thanh District, HCMC from August 1 to 11.

Miko Lan Trinh reaches Top 5 at Lady of Brilliancy Int’l talent session

Vietnamese representative Miko Lan Trinh has finished in the Top 5 of talent session at the Lady of Brilliancy International 2018 pageant in Taipei.

Vietnam - Japan cultural festival held in Danang

 The Vietnam - Japan Cultural Exchange Festival 2018 with the theme “Vietnam – Japan: 45 Years of Friendship” was held in the central city of Danang from July 26 to 30.

Boney M to thrill Vietnamese audience again

 World renowned disco band Boney M is set to enliven Nha Trang city with a live show taking place at Vinpearl Land on August 10.

Music performances liven up Hanoi’s Old Quarter

 Visitors wandering Hanoi’s Old Quarter streets at night are treated to beautiful sights and sounds, of performances featuring both traditional and modern music. 

First Vietnam – Malaysia film project introduced

 Moonlight Saigon, the first film project between Vietnam and Malaysia, was introduced at a press conference in Kuala Lumpur on July 31.

Events in Hanoi & HCMC from July 30 to August 5

A selection of noteworthy artistic and cultural events that will take place in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City from July 30 to August 5.

First-ever nude photo exhibition in Hanoi: A daring but necessary beginning

 A recent nude photo exhibition, which was recently held in Hanoi from July 20-27, has generated considerable success as it has paved the way for a genre of fine art photography which was not entirely welcomed due to traditions and social customs.

Korean bands warmly welcomed in Vietnam

Two famous brands from the Republic of Korea (ROK), EXID and The Boyz, received a warm welcome from Vietnamese fans upon its arrival at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in HCMC on July 30.

World Miss Tourism Ambassador 2018 contestants take photoshoot in Hoi An

Vietnamese representative Phan Thi Mo joined her fellow contestants for a photoshoot in Hoi An as the first activity for the World Miss Tourism Ambassador 2018 pageant.

World Miss Tourism Ambassador contestants delight in Ao dai

Forty-eight World Miss Tourism Ambassador 2018 contestants dressed in elegant Ao dai for a fashion show by designer Thieu Vy in Hoi An ancient town last Saturday.

VN contestant wins World Miss Tourism Ambassador swimsuit contest

Vietnam’s Phan Thi Mo has won the swimsuit design title at the World Miss Tourism Ambassador 2018 pageant recently held in Hoi An ancient town.

Young Vietnamese painters tell stories through their art

 Do Trong Quy and Nguyen LinhTrang, two young Vietnamese artists, will host an exhibition of paintings which capture contemporary narratives, featuring the lives and artworks of young people in Hanoi from July 31 to August 4.

Vietnamese girls win Asia Pacific Arts Festival's prizes

 Three Vietnamese girls won two gold and one silver prizes at the 6th Asia Pacific Arts Festival 2018 in Singapore.

Precious white lotus species to be grown in Hue

 During these hot summer days, visitors to the Imperial Citadel of Hue were deeply impressed with the many ponds of charming white lotus blossoms.

UNESCO: Heritages in Vietnam saddled with many challenges

 UNESCO has identified these challenges at a conference held in Hanoi on the protection and promotion of the values of Vietnam’s heritages for sustainable development, affirming that UNSCO will provide concrete support to Vietnam.

Art lovers make lacquerware in Hanoi

 Hoang Nga from Hanoi loves lacquer artworks. At an ongoing lacquer exhibition in Hanoi, she was also able to be part of the lacquer painting process for the first time.

Vietnamese student wins first prize at Mozart International Piano Contest

 Vo Minh Quang, a 12-year-old student from Giang Vo Secondary School in Hanoi, won first prize at the eight Mozart International Piano Competition, which took place in Bangkok, Thailand, from July 22 to 24.

Zitherist Tri Nguyen: Vietnamese music conquering world stage

Well-known artist Tri Nguyen shared how he developed such a deep attachment with the Vietnamese ‘dan tranh’ and his upcoming musical projects in the near future.