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When an award winning photograph develops into something different

 Photography is a real skill. Those at the top of their game produce pictures that don’t just tell a thousand words, but instead an entire novel.

The Face 2018 winner Trung Kien models in Seoul Fashion Week

Mac Trung Kien, winner of The Face Vietnam 2018, recently took to the catwalk alongside a number of other foreign models during Seoul Fashion Week, which is currently underway in the Republic of Korea.

Exhibition on memories of war opens in Hanoi

 An exhibition titled Finding Memories is underway at the War Remnants Museum in HCM City.

Cafe brings life to recycled goods

 The large-scale issue of plastic waste has been developing in recent years, despite numerous warnings set out by environmental protection organisations and many public awareness campaigns attempting to minimise environmental waste. 

Thai ethnic rain festival prays for bumper crops

 Rain praying festival is a fascinating spiritual activity of white Thai people in Muong Sang commune, Moc Chau district, Son La province. Praying for rain is crucial to Thai people as it ensures a bountiful and prosperous year ahead.

“Maturity” ritual of Dao ethnic in Lao Cai

“Cấp sắc”, which means “maturity ritual”, is a typical cultural feature of the Dao people. They believe an adult man who has not passed a “cap sac” ritual is not acknowledged as mature.

Domestic designers help promote Vietnamese fashion abroad

Vietnamese fashion has made a reputation at shows around the world, thanks in part to domestic skillful designers, who do their best to promote the fashion to the world.

Vietnamese model makes debut appearance on Vogue

Quynh Anh, runner-up at The Face 2018 show, looked stylish and elegant on Vogue’s Instagram account’s Voguerunway.

Vietnam Fashion Week opens in Hanoi

Vietnam Fashion Week Autumn-Winter 2019 opened in Hanoi with a show held at Hanoi Bach Thao (Botanical) Park on March 22, which featured an array of modern, dynamic, and charming designs.

US Institute helps build Vietnam-US literary bridge

 The William Joiner Institute of the University of Massachusetts has done a lot to promote Vietnamese literature to the world.

Vietnamese singer wins Asian Supernova Award 2019

 Vietnamese singer Orange was the recipient of the Asian Supernova Award 2019 at the Hong Kong Asian Pop Music Festival 2019 which was held in Hong Kong, China, on March 22.

Financial problems slow down Hue Citadel relocation

 The authorities in Thua Thien-Hue Province are facing financial difficulties in moving hundreds of households from the royal citadel.

Vietnamese filmmakers turn to Netflix for larger market

 Vietnamese filmmakers want to use Netflix as a way to market their films to international audiences but have faced many difficulties.

'Hoi An Memories' now performed twice a night

 Hoi An Memories, managed by Gami Theme Park, is an outdoor cultural spectacle that started from humble beginnings in central Vietnam’s ancient town of Hoi An and has now grown into a global phenomenon. 

Hanoi’s botanical garden turns into catwalk for Autumn-Winter Fashion Week

 A catwalk will be installed at the botanical garden in central Hanoi for the Autumn-Winter fashion week, to take place from March 22-24.

Giving thanks to the forest

 A forest worshipping ceremony is among the biggest traditional events of the year for the Mông ethnic minority group in Nà Hẩu Commune in the northern province of Yên Bái.

French play takes the stage in Hanoi

 Hanoi audiences will have a chance to watch a production of The Bald Soprano by LucTeam troupe at Kim Mã Theatre today.

Vietnam’s best singers enter final round of Sao Mai contest

 The final round of the Sao Mai (Morning Star) contest will start today with the participation of the 15 best contestants.

Singapore Festival 2019 opens in Hanoi downtown

The Singapore Tourism Board and the Singaporean Embassy in Vietnam on March 23 morning opened the Singapore Festival 2019, the first of its kind, at the pedestrian street around the Hoan Kiem Lake right in the heart of Hanoi.

Events in Hanoi & HCM City on March 25 - 31

A selection of noteworthy artistic and cultural events to take place in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City on March 25 - 31.