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Paying tribute to the deceased in grave-visiting festival

Vietnamese people have for years treasured the tradition of visiting cemeteries in early spring to pay tribute to their deceased loved ones in a so-called grave visiting festival.

European falls in love with Vietnam after backpacking trip to Ta Xua

A native of Belarus, Iryna Yang, born in 1996, has been living in Vietnam for five years and working as a model. But she is more famous as a TikToker whose page attracts 700,000 followers and has received 21 million likes.

AI music video made on a smartphone

To create the music video, Pham Vinh Khuong has been adopting multiple AI applications on a smartphone to generate unique and realistic images, ranging from natural landscapes to historical landmarks, and ancient paintings to modern photographs.

Hanoi, a city of music in the making

The Hanoi people's love for music, the preservation of traditional genres as well as the openness to modern ones, and the sprouting of music venues in the capital can help make Hanoi  "the city of music events".

Draft amendment to Cultural Heritage Law bans export of antiquities

National treasures which are under public or private ownership can only be transferred, exchanged, donated or inherited within the country, according to a draft amendment to Cultural Heritage Law

HCM City hosts numerous activities to celebrate the 10th Ao Dai Festival

Collective Ao Dai performances, free Ao Dai giveaways, and discounted Ao Dai tailoring are some of the main activities taking place from now until the end of March in HCM City to celebrate the 10th Ao Dai Festival in HCM City.

Natural heritage needs urgent protection from climate change

In Vietnam the issue of preserving and protecting world and national heritage from climate change has been raised by experts for a long time, but over time many natural wonders are at risk of disappearing.

Late historians’ books on southern Vietnam reprinted

Two books on the South’s history and culture by late historians Huynh Tinh Cua and Vuong Hong Sen have been released in HCM City.

Black pig offering ceremony fascinates in Bac Giang

The black pig offering ceremony, also called ông Lang ceremony, was held on March 20.  It is held to commemorate those who have made contributions to the village and to pray for favourable weather conditions and prosperity.

Mountainous destination to host int’l balloon fest

The balloon teams will put on a colourful performance at 7pm on April 27, while an official competition will start at 6am on April 28.

Heritage Journey photo contest 2024 to receive entries from April 1

The Heritage Journey 2024, an annual photography contest held by Vietnam Airlines inflight Heritage Magazine, will receive entries from April 1 until July 7, 2024, according to the organising board.

Two intangible cultural heritage elements to seek inscription into world lists

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has agreed on the submission of the dossiers on “Mo Muong” and the “art of Cheo” to UNESCO to seek the inscription of these intangible cultural heritage elements into world lists.

National musicians perform at museum

A concert entitled Giai Điệu Mùa Xuân (Spring Melodies) will be held at 3.45pm on Sunday at Việt Nam National Museum of Fine Arts (VNAM).

Pop star Ha Anh Tuan to hold his concert in Singapore, Australia

Pop star Ha Anh Tuan just announced his largest-ever project themed “Ha Anh Tuan - Live Concert Sketch a Roses” which will begin with concerts in Singapore and Australia.

Winners of 18th Devotion Awards announced

Winners of the 18th Cong hien (Devotion) Awards were honoured at a ceremony organised by the Vietnam News Agency (VNA)’s The Thao & Van Hoa (Sports & Culture) newspaper at the Hanoi Opera House on March 27 evening.

Book programme highlights young writers

Dozens of new books by Vietnamese young writers have been released this month as part of the “Tháng 3 sách Trẻ” (Book for Youth Month) programme.

Two concerts officially confirmed the cancellation of Ngọt band

No one knows exactly why the Ngọt band suddenly stopped performing after 10 years of making music.

Gastronomic festival "Balade en France 2024" to be held in April

The fourth edition of the French culinary festival - Balade en France 2024 - will take place in Hanoi from April 5-7, the French Embassy in Vietnam announced at a press conference on March 27.

Thai princess stages musical performance about Vietnam

Thai princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn delivered a 50-minute musical performance about Vietnam, called “Vietnam at peace" at Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok on March 26 on the occasion of the 107th founding anniversary of the university.

A host of activities await visitors to Hanoi on Liberation Day

The city is a magnet for both local and international visitors during the autumnal days of October.