The Vietnamese language edition of the book “The People Make the Peace: Lessons from the Vietnam Antiwar Movement,” edited by two American writers, was launched in Hanoi last week.

Archaeologists from the Vietnam Institute of Archaeology have discovered antiques and architectural works of Champa culture dating back to the fourth century in Dong Mieu area in Phu Yen.

Just about 40 km from Hanoi’s centre, the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism is an ideal destination for those who are hungry for getting an insight into the real life of ethnic groups.

When most people hear the word shaman, they imagine a wizened old man with a long white beard. At just 17 years old, Lieu Thi Minh Tho defies all expectations, surprising everyone with her deep knowledge of rituals.

The capital city is home to thousands of ancient structures with huge historical and cultural value; however, nearly half of them are degraded or even facing imminent destruction because of ageing,

Singaporean comedian Sam See, who is part of Asia’s new wave of stand-up comedians, will give a performance at Yoko Café on July 22.

Le Van Hien, kylin dance virtuoso and the head of Hien Long Duong Kylin Dance Club, has spent more than 29 years perfecting his craft and creating jobs for people who share his passion.

Hanoi’s Old Quarter is a charming place that many want to explore.

The Saigon Chamber Music ensemble will host the “Young Virtuosi Concert 2019” at the HCM City Conservatory of Music on July 13.

Thua Thien - Hue authorities have proposed two solutions to deal with the tomb of one of the wives of King Tu Duc (1847-1883) which was intentionally bulldozed by a construction company clearing the site to build a parking lot.

Magician Nguyen Phuong has broken his own world record set last year with a 10-minute-long performance in front of a high-tech 4D LED screen 16m in length.

Hanoi's artists, from the past to the present, have long talked about two giant bas-reliefs on a wall hidden behind a row of houses at the Viet Nam Fine Arts University.

The Vietnam International Music Competition for Violin and Chamber Music 2019 will be held from August 3 to 11 with the participation of contestants from 19 countries around the world.

Suite Ballet Carmen is one of the most successful productions of HBSO’s ballet division, and later this month it is being given two new performances.

Vietnam’s traditional craft of making Do or poonah paper dates back thousands of years. Although this paper has been used widely in Dong Ho paintings and other Vietnamese folk art, the techniques of making Do paper are on the verge of extinction.

Hanoi is praised as a city of rich cultural heritage with over 5,000 cultural and historical relics. Over 2,000 relics have been recognised as national heritage and municipal heritage treasures.

Traditional artist Mai Tuyet Hoa and her troupe Xam Ha Thanh have released their first album of xẩm (blind busker's singing). She has spent more than 20 years performing and studying xam singing.

Designer Vu Viet Ha is poised to introduce his latest Ao Dai, a Vietnamese traditional long dress, collection to audiences in Toronto, Canada, in July.

An exhibition, themed “Stories from a camera”, opened at Ho Chi Minh City’s War Remnants Museum on July 9 to mark the 203rd anniversary of the Argentine Independence Day.

Hanoi is home to many tourist attractions with more than 5,000 historical, cultural and architectural relics and thousands of unique traditional festivals.