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Young girl follows family tradition to become a shaman

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.

Hanoi struggles to repair damaged ancient buildings

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 to perform at city café

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.

One dragon dance master's labour of love

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.

Chamber music concert features young talents

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

Solutions proposed for demolished tomb of king’s wife in Hue

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.

 

Vietnamese magician sets another world record

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.

Hidden bas-reliefs unveil the early history of modern Vietnamese fine art

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.

Artist plans to hold national xam festival

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.

Controversial VN movie grabs another int’l award

The Vietnamese movie Vợ Ba (The Third Wife) bagged another international award by winning the Special Mention at the Bangkok ASEAN Film Festival (BAFF) 2019.

First international violin competition to be held in Vietnam

The Viet Nam International Music Competition for Violin and Chamber Music will be held from August 3 to 11, the country's first international competition for violin and chamber music.

Music series highlights Vietnamese composers, singers

The Âm Nhạc Việt Nam (Vietnamese Music) series will kick off with a concert at the Hoa Binh Theatre in HCM City on July 13.

Armenian Prime Minister and his wife enjoy a taste of Vietnam

A delegation from Armenia led by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and his wife Anna Hakobyan enjoyed Vietnamese traditional dishes at the popular Ngon Garden restaurant in Hanoi on Friday.

Vietnamese-French violinist is featured soloist at Opera House concert

Vietnamese-French violinist Stephane Tran Ngoc will be the featured soloist at the HCM City Opera House on July 13.

Vietnamese Bamboo Circus: The art show showcases Vietnamese life

Bamboo and circus are two familiar concepts in Vietnamese life, but sometimes familiarity and simplicity are anything but ordinary, especially when the two combines on stage to create an art show like the Vietnamese Bamboo Circus.

TV shows on Vietnamese seas & islands to release

A documentary film on Vietnamese seas and islands produced by HCM City Television Film Studio (TFS) will air next month.

Vintage fashion highlight of museum exhibit

An exhibition displaying 120 vintage fashion items from the 1890s to 1990s has opened at the HCM City Fine Arts Museum.

Ba Ria - Vung Tau to host 21st National Film Festival

The 21st Viet Nam National Film Festival will be held in the southern province of Ba Ria - Vung Tau in November.

Ly Son-Sa Huynh preserves unique value of geo-park site

Vietnam is moving closer to getting another geo-park recognised by the UN cultural agency UNESCO.

The Factory Arts Centre hosts workshop on lacquer

The Factory Contemporary Arts Centre will organise a workshop exploring “Vietnamese Lacquer Painting’s Experimental History” on July 13.