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Veteran artists show silk paintings in Hanoi

Silk paintings depicting nature and the female form are on display at an exhibition titled 'August' in Hanoi.

Screen, stage star returns to TV series while battling diseases

People’s Artist Hoang Cuc, a star of the silver screen and theatre, has returned in a new TV series produced by Viet Nam Feature Film Studio (VFC).

Upcoming horror flicks excite local fans

Young director Tran Huu Tan, who is making a psychological thriller inspired by a Vietnamese folk song called Bắc Kim Thang has sparked excitement among horror film enthusiasts.

Ancient Ruong house needs urgent protection

Various measures have been undertaken to preserve and protect ancient Ruong garden houses in central Thua Thien Hue province.

 

Stick puppetry of the Tay

The Tay often stage stick puppetry at their New Year’s celebration and also at the Going to the Field Festival, a custom that has existed for more than 200 years.

 

Artist brings work closer to public

Ly Hoang Ly is probably the first professional artist to exhibit her installation at a school in HCM City.

Clean Bandit to collaborate with Vietnamese artists

Clean Bandit, a British electronic band who won a Grammy in 2015, will join Vietnamese artists JustaTee and Phuong Ly in a special music project.

Vietnamese artists discover themselves through art

Encounter is organised by the Dogma Collection to encourage artists to understand and provide insights into their personal identity and inner world.

Hit dramas nominated for 2019 Mai Vang Awards

Two dramatic plays staged by HCM City’s private theatres are top candidates to be nominated for the 2019 Mai Vang (Golden Apricot) Awards presented by the Người Lao Động (Labourer) newspaper.

Singing contest to help preserve Vietnamese language worldwide

The final round of a singing contest for Vietnamese people around the world will be held on September 12-15 in Warsaw, Poland.

Excellent progress between Vietnam and Indonesia in 2019

To mark the National Day of Indonesia (August 17), Ambassador Ibnu Hadi sends a message to celebrate the country's flourishing co-operation with Vietnam.

Ancient painting in Ninh Binh in need of restoration

Cultural experts have sounded the alarm over the deterioration of a rare and ancient painting.

Keeping the song of the bamboo flute alive

A soil path, of over 10km in length, slippery and steep, stretches from the centre of Muong Dang Commune, Muong Ang District, northern province of Dien Bien, to Chan II Village – home to 64 families of the Mong ethnic minority group.

The Stark truth comes out: it’s not Tony

Feathers were ruffled and tiaras left askew after the organisers of a beauty pageant in HCM City reneged on a promise to present Hollywood megastar Robert Downey Jr. at an upcoming press conference.

Exhibition introduces Vietnam’s nature and culture

An exhibition introducing the nature and cultural identities of all ethnic groups in Vietnam will take place in the south central province of Phu Yen from August 18 to 21.

 

Collector works tirelessly to make art

A castle made from discarded tyres? One might find it hard to believe, but that’s what an old man in the central province of Khanh Hoa is trying to finish by the end of this year.

Attractive events and promotions at Dam Sen Park

Dam Sen Park under Saigontourist Holding Company has been honored as one of five best tourist and entertainment sites in Vietnam by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Vietnam Tourism Association.

Can Tho theatre targets young audiences to popularise traditional arts

Tay Do Theatre in Can Tho City plans to launch new free cải lương (reformed opera), hát bội and tuồng (classical drama) performances for young audiences as part of efforts to preserve the traditional arts.

Hong Kong piano prodigy Peter Leung to perform in HCM City

Hong Kong’s 13 year-old pianist Peter Leung returns to Vietnam to perform at the Peter Leung – A Piano Prodigy concert on August 17 at the Soul Live Project Complex in HCM City.

 

Cast to reunite for famous reformed opera show

Meritorious artist Thanh Kim Hue will play the lead in the legendary cải lương (reformed opera) play Lan và Điệp (Love Story of Lan and Điệp) at Da Nang’s Trung Vuong Theatre on August 23, 46 years after its debut.