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The woman who devoted 45 years to telling stories through fabric

Tran Thanh Thuc’s solo exhibition transforms discarded cloth into powerful stories of memory, homeland, and love.

A journey through memories: Dang Thanh Huyen’s Where Time Slows Down

Prominent contemporary artist Dang Thanh Huyen unveils her second solo exhibition, sharing memories and emotions through evocative paintings.

Third Vietnam baguette festival to excite spectators

The third Vietnam Banh Mi (Baguette) Festival is taking place at Le Van Tam Park in Ho Chi Minh City from March 21-24, celebrating Vietnamese 'banh mi' as a world-class culinary treasure.

Temple of Literature to host Hanoi Art Fair

Co-organised by 12 artists and art studios in collaboration with the Centre for Cultural and Scientific Activities of Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam, the fair seeks to inspire creativity and make the arts more accessible to the public.

Photo exhibition on “ASEAN countries and people” scheduled for May

A photo exhibition on “ASEAN countries and people” is scheduled to take place in May 2025 as part of the Lang Sen Festival, marking the 135th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh.

Exploring inner worlds: 16 artists showcase diverse styles at Open 14

The Open 14 exhibition in Hanoi features over 100 works by contemporary artists, blending realism, expressionism, and surrealism.

VN to host 999 beauty queens and kings at Global Student Fashion Week 2025

The Global Student Fashion Week 2025 (GSFW) is set to welcome 999 beauty queens and kings from various countries, along with 900 dancers and more than 6,000 distinguished guests.

Da Nang to host maiden food tour festival

The Food Tour Festival is a new product expected to enhance the city's culinary tourism offerings, promoting not only local and Vietnamese cuisine but also international gastronomy.

Ha Long Carnaval to take place on May 1

Themed "Connecting heritage, leading the way to shine", the festival will feature a grand opening ceremony, DJ performances, and a high-altitude fireworks display.

Hung Kings Temple Festival is expected to draw in four million visitors

The festival will feature a solemn and respectful ceremony, emphasising its deep community significance, alongside a lively celebration blending traditional and modern folk activities.

Exhibition highlights VN naval history, sovereignty over Hoang Sa, Truong Sa

An exhibition was held on 10 March in Vũng Tàu City to showcase Việt Nam’s historical sovereignty over the Hoàng Sa (Paracel) and Trường Sa (Spratly) islands through significant historical documents, maps, and artefacts.

Exhibition showcases Vietnam’s maritime heritage, naval triumphs

For the first time, the display includes Nguyen Dynasty royal administrative documents and woodblocks, recognised by UNESCO as World Documentary Heritage.

American piano master Jerome Rose to host recital at HCM City Opera House

Rose’s concert will feature a sonata by Beethoven and pieces by Chopin, Liszt and Schumann.

French photographers’ lens bring Vietnam's history to Paris

The exhibition features over 50 black-and-white photographs by French photographer Marc Riboud.

King Ham Nghi’s paintings to be displayed in Hue

The exhibition will take place at Kien Trung Palace in the Hue Royal Palace Heritage Site from March 25 to April 6.

HCMC and Hanoi theatres screen ’Dearest Viet’ documentary

Đức was born conjoined to his twin brother Nguyễn Việt in 1981 as a result of the use of Agent Orange during the American War in Việt Nam - and now, a documentary about him is being screened in theatres across two cities.

Experience most spectacular fireworks festival at DIFF 2025

The Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2025 has announced ticket prices starting from 1 million VND, offering unique experiences in the riverside city of Han River.

HCM City buzzing with cultural, culinary festivities

The HCM City Tourism Association will organise the 3rd Vietnamese Banh mi Festival from March 21 to 23, giving visitors a chance to experience culinary delights alongside exchanges with bakers, chefs, and food enthusiasts.

Hoi An to host international choir competition

The ancient town of Hoi An, in cooperation with Germany's Interkultur, the largest choral competition in the world, will organise the 8th International Vietnam Choir Competition.

HCM City to host 3rd Banh Mi Festival

The 3rd Việt Nam Bánh Mì (Vietnamese Sandwich) Festival will take place from March 21-24 in HCM City.