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Miss International 2017 Kevin Lilliana elegant in Ao Dai

 Miss International 2017 Kevin Lilliana has wowed fans with her wonderful figure in the latest Ao dai photoshoot.

Vi wins first runner-up of national costume contest in Manila

Vietnamese representative Huynh Thuy Vi has won the first runner-up place in the national costume contest of Miss Asia Pacific International pageant being held in Manila, the Philippines.

Xo dang epics preserved for future generations

 The Ede people’s Khan, the M’nong group’s Ot ndrong, and the Ba Na people’s Ho Mon are the first that come to mind when discussing epics of Vietnam’s Central Highlands. People are less familiar with the Xo dang group’s epics.

Jelly mooncake – refreshing take on the traditional cake

 Besides traditional mooncakes, many families have made jelly mooncakes for a change. With this fun and innovative makeover, jelly mooncakes have won hearts.

Mid-Autumn toy making village busy ahead of festival

 Hao village in Hung Yen province nearly 40 km from Hanoi, is busy in preparations, these days, for the upcoming mid-Autumn Festival. 

Art works recalls beautiful memories of old Hanoi

 Portraits of Hanoians by painter Lê Năng Hiển (1921-2014 ), one of the city’s leading painters, were displayed at the Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum.

La Pan Tan ready for terraced field festival

 A festival promotingthe beauty of terraced fields in northern Vietnam will open in a few days. 

Vietnamese artist to direct Indian kids fashion show

 Vietnamese artist Nguyễn Hưng Phúc will be in Bangalore to conduct the Indian Kids Fashion Show (IKFS) from September 27 to 30. 

Mid-Autumn Festival gets into full swing

 Mid-Autumn Festival is not only a fun time for children.

Ha Noi’s paper masks bring joy to children

 In a tiny workshop perched atop a narrow four-storey house in an alley of Hà Nội’s Old Quarter, Nguyễn Văn Hòa puts the final touches on a handmade paper Spiderman mask – a fresh take on a traditional Mid-Autumn Festival toy.

Hau Giang lantern village cheers mid-autumn fest

 Over the past eight years, Trần Thị Tuyết Minh and her husband Phạm Hữu Minh have not only set up stable work for themselves but also created jobs for many people in Vĩnh Thuận Đông Commune, Hậu Giang.

Rethink exhibition shows art from trash

 Artwork of Australian artist and Vietnamese students focuses on plastic materials with a message on environmental protection. 

HCM City: Can Gio district to host Nghinh Ong festival

 The Nghinh Ong (Whale Worship) festival is scheduled to take place in Can Thanh, Can Gio district in Ho Chi Minh City on September 23 -25.

Muong Lo Culture, Tourism Week suspended as President passes away

 The Muong Lo Culture and Tourism Week 2018, as well as a festival to explore the terraced fields of Mu Cang Chai district in the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai, will be suspended due to President Tran Dai Quang’s sudden passing.

Magnificent things of Ha Noi in Le Van Xuong’s artworks

 The people and landscape of Hà Nội from the 1950-60 period are reflected at an exhibition of late artist Lê Văn Xương (1917-88).

Hue’s five iconic garden houses get facelift

 More than 3.6 billion VND (nearly 155,180 USD) has been spent to restore five “nha ruong” (old garden houses built with wooden beams and pillars) in Phuoc Tich ancient village, the central province of Thua Thien-Hue.

Belgian jazz quartet to perform in Hanoi

 Vietnamese jazz lovers will have a chance to enjoy two concerts performed by renowned musicians including Steve Houben, Grégory Houben, Quentin Líegeois and Jean-Louis Rassinfosse.

Mid-Autumn Festival towards original point

 This year's Mid-Autumn Festival comes sooner for Hanoi children, and colourful of toys and drumbeats are everywhere.

Book on U23 coach to be published in Korea

 South Korean publishing house iStory will release a book by Vietnamese author Le Huy Khoa to mark the Southeast Asia Football Federation (AFF) Cup at the end of this year.

Vietnamese designer Phuong My debuts collection at Vancouver Fashion Week

 Vietnamese designer Phuong My has recently introduced her latest collection, 'Sonorous', at Vancouver Fashion Week in Canada.