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Ngoc Khanh Lake pedestrian street to open in October

It will also provide a perfect place for residents and tourists to relax and have fun.

French conductor/pianist to host concert tour in VN

French conductor and pianist David Greilsammer will host a concert tour across Vietnam, starting in HCM City on June 18.

Italy and the US to light up the stage at the Da Nang fireworks festival

Fireworks teams from the US and Italy have moved to launch areas on the Hàn River banks for a second night’s performance of  the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival 2024 (DIFF).

8-year-old Thieu Vy wins Future Fashion Face World Kids 2024

Vietnamese child model shines in Türkiye with multiple awards.

Thai movie wins over Vietnamese audience

The Thai movie "How To Make Millions Before Grandma Dies" has just been released in Vietnamese theatres and has brought many audience members to tears.

HBSO to celebrate chamber music

Soloists from the HCM City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO) and guest musicians will give a performance of chamber music composed by the world’s great composers at the Opera House on June 15.

La Passione concert to hit stages in HCM City and Italy

Local soprano Hien Nguyen, together with baritone Quoc Dat, will bring the concert La Passione (The Passion) to the Ho Chi Minh City Opera House on June 16 before heading to Perugia in Italy for another show on July 25.

Original features of stone dragons recognized as national treasure

A pair of stone dragons is part of a staircase positioned at the entrance to Co Loa Temple, also known as Thuong (Upper) Temple. The pair of dragons with special carvings is typical of the Le Dynasty Revival of the 18th century.

Unmasking an ancient art

The art of tuồng (classical drama) has been revered throughout the country for centuries, with many of its most famous artists hailing from the beautiful central province of Binh Dinh.

Cua Dai Beach to kick start month-long Summer Fest

Children aged from five to ten, will be racing in the ‘Kids Run’ in the Children Summer Camp on Cua Dai Beach in the ancient town on June 15, heralding the start of the Hoi An Summer Festival.

Ceramic exhibition showcases Nguyen Dynasty-style dragons

The dragons displayed at the exhibition are mostly created with inspiration from dragon images cast on Nguyen Dynasty seals.

Vietnam to host Miss Cosmo 2024

Beauties from 70 countries and territories worldwide are set to touch down in the nation this September to compete in the Miss Cosmo 2024 pageant which will be hosted by Vietnam for the first time.

Reviving Thanh Lieu woodblock heritage: A journey of preservation & innovation

The "Thanh Lieu Woodblock - Journey to revive a craft village" project marks a concerted effort not only to safeguard a rich cultural heritage but also to foster development and innovation within the Thanh Lieu craft village.

The untold story about banyan tree with 130 hives

An ancient banyan tree in Dien Bien province is the home to 130 wild beehives which produce precious honey, bringing great benefits to villagers.

Over 1,000 drones illuminate HCM City's Sky, drawing thousands of spectators

On the closing night of the 2024 Ho Chi Minh City River Festival, the sky was lit up by over 1,000 drones, creating a spectacular display that drew thousands of spectators to the banks of the Saigon River.

Concert to honour renowned Vietnamese composers

A concert exclusively designed for Vietnamese composers will take place at the Vietnam National Academy of Music (VNAM) on June 16 night.

Vietnam lacks a national flower, national costume

Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung says the national flower and national costume of Vietnam have not been determined because his ministry’s proposals have not been approved.

More than 60 domestic, foreign films to compete at DANAFF II Festival

As many as 63 Vietnamese and international films will compete at the second Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF II), which is scheduled to take place from July 2 to 7 in the central city of Da Nang.

Vietnamese designers, models attend ASEAN International Fashion Week

Four designers and eight models represented Vietnam at the ASEAN International Fashion Week held at ArtScience Museum in Singapore from June 7-9.

Award-winning composer and pianist debuts in Vietnam

World-renowned Canadian composer and pianist Steve Barakatt will perform at the Royal Garden of the Imperial City in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue on June 10-11.