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Son La: Muong Va tower bears Lao culture imprints

 Over 400 years ago, the Lao migrants got help from the Thai ethnic people in Muong Va commune, the Laos-bordered province of Son La, to build a tower that became a national ancient architectural relic of Vietnam in 1995. 

Hollywood director shares thoughts about Vietnam in latest trailer

 Jordan Vogt-Roberts, director of the latest Hollywood blockbuster “Kong: Skull Island,” shared his thoughts in a trailer about the movie making time in the central coast province of Quang Binh. 

Guitar quartet gives Hanoi night of jazz manouche

A music night presenting jazz manouche, also known as Gypsy jazz, will be held on March 11, at 8pm, at L’Espace, 24 Trang Tien Street, Hanoi. 

Hue holds exhibit to welcome royal Japanese visit

 Hue on February 28 opened an exhibition showcasing the history of Vietnam and Japan trade relations.

Vietnam Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2017 in pictures

Famous fashion designers introduced their latest collections at the Vietnam Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2017 that concluded on February 26 in Hanoi.

VN Central Bank pledges to offer $4.39 billion credit package for hi-tech agriculture

The State Bank of Vietnam has pledged to provide $4.39 billion credit package for hi-tech agriculture with suitable interest rate after Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc instructed the bank and relevant ministries to develop the field. 

German movies screened in “Spring cinema” program

 The “Spring cinema” program featuring the most popular German movies of the past years will be held by the Goethe-Institute in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City from February 15-April 26.

Calligraphy for the New Year – a fine custom of Vietnamese culture

For a long time, the Vietnamese custom of asking for and giving good words has become an indispensable traditional custom on the first days of the Lunar New Year. 

Midfielder Xuan Truong appointed Image Ambassador to South Korea

 The Governor of Gangwon Province of South Korea, Choi Moon-soon, has confirmed the appointment of midfielder Luong Xuan Truong as the Viet Nam Image Ambassador for Culture.

Vietnam Poetry Day 2017 marked in many localities

Many localities nationwide have held a wide range of activities in response to the 15th Vietnam Poetry Day 2017, which opened at the Temple of Literature in Hanoi on February 11 or the fifteenth day of the first lunar month. 

Pair of ancient bells in Cao Bang recognised as national treasures

 The northern province of Cao Bang has announced a Prime Minister decision recognising a pair of bells at the Da Quan relic complex in Hung Dao commune of Cao Bang city as national treasures.

Vinh Long's ancient apricot trees in full blossom

There are few sights as magnificent as the 100-year-old apricot trees with their branches full of blossom at the village of Phuoc Dinh in Vinh Long Province during Tet.

Major traditional festivals in Vietnam this month

 Major traditional festivals in Vietnam this month

Dong Ky firecracker procession festival kicks off

 The Dong Ky firecracker procession festival kicked off in Tu Son town, Bac Ninh province, on January 31, drawing the participation of thousands of villagers and visitors.

“Xong Dat” – A cherished Lunar New Year tradition

 Passing down through generations and continued with equal enthusiasm today, “Xong dat” (first footing), a Tet tradition in Vietnam, has always been associated with hopes for a fruitful year ahead. 

Vietnam Literature and Art Award winners honoured

 The National Committee of the Vietnam Union of Literature and Arts Associations held an awards ceremony in Hanoi on January 17 to honour 66 outstanding literature and art works in 2016.

Nha Trang –Khanh Hoa sea festival slated for June

The Nha Trang – Khanh Hoa sea festival 2017, the eighth of its kind, will take place in the south central province of Khanh Hoa on June 10-13, with nearly 50 social, cultural and sport activities.  

Vietnamese manga author wins int'l silver award in Japan

 The manga book Dia Nguc Mon (Gateway to Underworld) by the HCM City-based artist Can Tieu Hy, has been announced as one of the winners at the 10th Japan International Manga Awards.

Rhino awareness graffiti by street artist in HCMC

 Twelve walls in Nguyen Thai Binh Ward in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 1 will be painted by graffiti artists.

Thanh Luong makes history with fourth Golden Ball

Midfielder Pham Thanh Luong made national football history on January 4, winning his fourth Golden Ball as the best male player for 2016.