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Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring returns to HCM City

Russian composer Igor Stravinskly's The Rite of Spring ballet and orchestral work will be restaged at the HCM City Opera House on Saturday.

5,000 people to perform xoe dance

As many as 5,000 people will perform xoe, a traditional dance of Thai ethnicity people, to set a Guinness World Record, at the opening ceremony of Muong Lo Culture and Tourism Festival on September 20 in the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai.

Vietnamese bridal brand nominated at the UK’s Bridelux Industry Awards

The Vietnamese bridal brand Phuong My Bridal has been nominated for the Best Emerging Bridal Fashion Brand at the Bridelux Industry Awards 2019 in England.

 

Artists display works inspired by insects

Five artists have selected ‘insects’ as the theme for their work displayed at an exhibition at the Vietnam National Institute of Culture and Arts Studies.

 

Parade of classic cars in Hoi An ancient town

Hoi An hosted the 'Ethnic musical instruments and classic cars - heritage journey' to celebrate the 20th anniversary of UNESCO’s recognition of the ancient town as a world heritage site.

HCM City exhibition to showcase colours of life

A group of 22 painters from across the country will showcase their artworks at the HCM City Fine Arts Museum this month.

Vietnamese films to shine at Busan Int’l Film Fest

Vietnamese films Thưa Mẹ Con Đi (Goodbye, Mother) directed by Trinh Dinh Le Minh and Anh Trai Yêu Quái (My Annoying Brother) directed by Vu Ngoc Phuong will be presented at the Busan International Film Fest on October 3-12.

Books helps Vietnamese learn about the Czech Republic

Three books that introduce the culture of the Czech Republic to Vietnamese people living there have been released.

HCM City troupe to perform at int’l experimental theatre festival

Young actors of the private Thế Giới Trẻ Drama Troupe in HCM City are preparing for participation in the 4th International Experimental Theatre Festival, which will be launched by the Việt Nam Theatre Artists’ Association next month.

French artists to adapt Vietnam’s masterpiece ‘Tale of Kieu’ into musical theatre

Vietnam’s 18th century poetic masterpiece ‘Tale of Kieu’ by celebrated poet Nguyen Du will be adapted into a musical theatre production for the first time by French artists.

 

Italy supports VN in heritage preservation

Leading international educators, researchers and practitioners will gather at the Heritage Preservation and Economic Development conference in HCM City on September 10 to share experiences, techniques and technologies

Fashion designer to introduce Vietnamese culture in Japan

Designer Minh Hanh is going to introduce Vietnamese culture at an event held to celebrate Fukuoka Prize's 30th anniversary in Japan on September 10.

Hanoi, HCM City offer diverse entertainment during Mid Autumn Festival

At an event from September 6-8 at the Thang Long Royal Citadel Complex, hundreds of valuable photos and various installations were on display and the sounds of drums of various sizes were heard throughout the capital.

 

Family drama honoured as best TV series of year

Television blockbuster Về Nhà Đi Con (Come Home, My Dear) scooped up three gongs at the VTV Awards 2019 on Saturday.

Hue museum features King Thieu Tri

King Thieu Tri (1841-1847) and his talent in literature is being featured at the Hue Museum of Royal Antiquities at 3 Le Truc Street, Thuan Thanh Ward, Hue City.

 

Quang Nam on right track to preserve world’s cultural heritage

A national forum on cooperative economy and cooperatives will be held in Hanoi in mid-October.

 

Artists display works inspired by insects

Five artists have selected ‘insects’ as the theme for their work displayed at an exhibition at the Viet Nam National Institute of Culture and Arts Studies.

'Goodbye Mother' embraces, bids farewell to prejudices

It is not often that a movie keeps you on the edge of your seat while reducing you repeatedly to tears.This is what “Thưa mẹ con đi” (Goodbye, mother) did to me.

Thai man preserves and promotes ethnic script

Sam Van Binh was proud to be one of the attendees at an event held in Hanoi recently to honour role models from across the country who study and follow the ideology, morality and lifestyle of President Ho Chi Minh.

Vietnamese film industry begins to diversify, and thrive

By paying heed to directors on TV and in print media, Le Hong Lam, a prominent film journalist, gained a deeper understanding of the film world.