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Indonesian contemporary ensemble to perform in Hanoi

The New Yogyakarta Contemporary Ensemble from Indonesia will hold a concert at the Grand Concert Hall of the Vietnam National Academy of Music in Hanoi on September 6, starting at 8 p.m.

 

Vietnam Museum of Ethnology celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival

The Vietnam Museum of Ethnology will hold its annual Mid-Autumn Festival themed “Colors of Gia Lai Culture” on September 7 and 8 in the grounds of the museum. 

 

Chu Dang Ya – Majestic volcano of Vietnam's Central Highland

Chu Dang Ya – a deactivated volcano has drawn the attention of tourists far and wide to the Central Highlands region thanks to its wilderness yet captivating beauty

Google Doodles honor late Vietnamese iconic artist Bui Xuan Phai

Google, the world’s most popular search engine, has honored the late renowned artist Bui Xuan Phai on his 99th birthday anniversary by posting a doodle on its homepage on September 1.

 

Life on Spratlys depicted in picture book

A book of stories and photos on the Truong Sa (Spratly) Islands has been released in Hanoi to spread love and energy from the archipelago to the people.

Exhibition celebrates late Bui Xuan Phai's 99th birthday

Painting lovers have a chance to see a collection of sketches by late Bui Xuan Phai to celebrate what would have been his 99th birthday in Hanoi.

Vietnamese students finish first in Drum Off Global 2019’s Rhythm duo

A pair of Vietnamese students beat off competition from a number of other entrants in the Rhythm duo category as part of Drum Off Global 2019 which recently came to a close in Singapore.

 

Ambassador Pham Sanh Chau: Cultural diplomacy helps to duplicate nation’s soft power

Having been to more than 100 countries and thus having lived, studied and worked for dozens of years abroad, veteran diplomat Pham Sanh Chau has made significant contributions to realising Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy strategy.

American writer settles down in Vietnam after travelling to 70 countries

As the son of diplomats, American novelist Alexander Yates has travelled to 70 countries around the world.

Vietnam’s Full Moon Festival

Every 15th of the Lunar August, usually around the end of September, countries across Asia celebrate the Mid-Autumn, or Full Moon Festival.

 

Exhibition 'Remembering Uncle Ho' kicks off in Hanoi

A range of artworks featuring President Ho Chi Minh by 39 prominent Vietnamese painters and sculptors are being displayed at an exhibition that opened in Hanoi on August 30.

 

Experts revive traditional costumes on the screen

Traditional costumes made with sophisticated sewing, embroidering and decorating techniques are more in the public eye than ever as they are featured in more films and television shows.

Vietnamese student devotes his youth to spreading kindness

Having lived in a humble rental house in Hanoi for several years does not stop student Hoang Quy Binh of the Hanoi University of Science and Technology from thinking big and going big.

 

International music festival to come to HCM City

Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street is set to host an international music festival from December 13-15, according to the Ho Chi Minh City municipal People’s Committee.

 

Dong Ho Paintings

Vietnam will compile a dossier on the Vietnamese folk art of Dong Ho painting to submit to UNESCO for recognition.

Outstanding artists honoured with State’s titles

A total of 391 outstanding artists were honoured with the State titles of People’s Artist and Meritorious Artist at a ceremony held at the Hanoi Opera House on August 29.

Young Vietnamese violinist makes history

A violinist from Hanoi took third place in the 2019 Viet Nam International Music Competition for Violin and Chamber Music, which saw musicians from South Korea, Japan, China, the US and Russia compete at the Viet Nam National Academy of Music.

Saigon Outcast to host National Day celebration

The outdoor bar Saigon Outcast will celebrate the National Day with a screening and music event on September 7.

 

Tran Hung to debut latest collection at London Fashion Week 2019

Tran Hung, a famous local designer, is poised to debut his latest fashion collection during London Fashion Week 2019, which is scheduled to take place in the UK on September 15.

 

Two Quang Binh festivals granted national heritage titles

The Ma Coong ethnic minority group’s drum beating festival and traditional boat racing on Kien Giang River in Quang Binh have been recognised as national intangible cultural heritages by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.