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Vietnam’s first entry into final of French culinary competition

A Vietnamese team will participate for the first time in the grand final of the Bocuse d'Or, a global cuisine competition to be held in Lyon City, France, next January.

Plan approved to preserve Vietnam's endangered ethnic cultural heritages

The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism has issued a decision approving a plan to support the research, restoration, and preservation of the intangible cultural heritages of ethnic minorities in Vietnam.

Miss Universe Vietnam clarifies controversial invitation for Ky Duyen

On October 24, social media was abuzz with debates over the transparency of Miss Universe's (MUO) invitation to beauty queen Nguyen Cao Ky Duyen, pointing out a discrepancy in the document’s date.

India's Rachel Rupta wins Miss Grand International 2024 in Bangkok

India's Rachel Rupta was crowned Miss Grand International 2024 in Bangkok, defeating contestants from 69 countries. The stunning model and entrepreneur's elegance and eloquence earned her the prestigious title.

'Wide Day' brings together generations of artists in celebration of diverse art

The "Wide Day" exhibition gathers over 50 paintings from five artists, celebrating artistic harmony while embracing diverse styles, themes, and ages.

42 Vietnamese movies to compete at 7th Hanoi Int’l Film Festival

A total of 42 Vietnamese movies will compete in three categories, namely feature films, short films, and contemporary Vietnam films, at the upcoming seventh Hanoi International Film Festival (HANIFF VII), according to the organising board.

Behind the numbers: The dynamic fee structure of Vietnamese celebrities

As the fee structures evolve, the relationship between performance quality and market positioning remains complex and fluid in Vietnam's entertainment scene.

Debate ignites over Quynh Nga's participation in Miss Charm 2024

The selection of MC Quynh Nga as Vietnam’s representative at Miss Charm 2024 has come as a surprise, especially given her previous withdrawal from the competition.

Flight attendant gives up job, works to preserve water-puppetry art

Hoang Huong Giang decided to stop flying after 15 years as a flight attendant to devote herself to preserving the Vietnamese traditional art of water puppetry.

Vietnamese artists win three gold awards at Asia Pacific Arts Festival 2024

Artists of Hanoi-based Le Ngoc Theatre won a Gold Plus and two gold awards at the 2024 Asia Pacific Arts Festival held in Singapore from October 19 - 20.

Miss Grand International faces more controversy as Miss Ukraine pulls out

Kateryna Bilyk, Miss Ukraine, has withdrawn from Miss Grand International 2024, alleging that the organizers endangered her health and restricted her freedom of movement.

Que Anh impresses with elegant fan dance at Miss Grand International 2024

Vietnam’s Que Anh, along with contestants from around the globe, lit up the stage with dazzling displays of traditional attire at Miss Grand International 2024.

Artist displays paintings created from natural materials

The exhibition Đất (Earth) displays nearly 50 paintings mostly created over the past three years, including 15 large paintings measuring 4.2m by 2.1m.

Vietnamese paintings exhibited at international art fair in UK

Artworks by 13 local artists were put on display at the Affordable Art Fair 2024 which was held from October 16 to October 20 in London in the UK, drawing plenty of attention from art lovers.

Ghost sweeping ritual of Phu La ethnic people

Sweeping away ghosts from the village is a traditional ritual of the Phu La ethnic people, with the wish to have peace, a good harvest, and good luck.

Construction of Truong Sa Museum set to begin

The museum will be built on an area of 1.7ha at the boundary of the Gạc Ma Memorial Site in Cam Lâm District.

Exhibition showcases 190 precious quilts of the Tai in Nghe An

A 190 textile quilts (nà pha) collection will be on display at the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology until January 17, 2025.

Taste of Australia’s Big BBQ 2024 bridges cultures, promotes friendship

The Australian Embassy in Hanoi hosted Taste of Australia’s Big BBQ inside the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long on October 18 to celebrate Australia’s world class food, beverages and culture in Vietnam.

BlackPink’s success and cultural missteps in Vietnamese film spark debate

The success of South Korean music and cultural export offers valuable lessons for Vietnam, which is grappling with backlash over inaccurate portrayals in its ethnic minority films.

Vietnam to launch specialized museums including currency and education museums

The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism has announced plans to establish several specialized museums, including the Vietnam Currency Museum and the Vietnam Education Museum, as part of a new cultural development initiative.