A concert entitled Thanh Âm Từ Thiên Nhiên (The Sound From Nature) will be aired live from the National Conference Centre on Viet Nam National Television (VTV)’s Channel 1 on August 18.

The Autumn Melodies Art Festival 2019 in HCM City will gather hundreds of international and Vietnamese musicians, vocalists and dancers who will present opera, chamber music, and contemporary dance performances from August 17-25. 

An exhibition of seven calligraphies written by Vietnamese calligrapher Ngau Thu and featuring poems by German poet Heinrich Heine will be held at the Goethe Institut in Hanoi from August 26 to September 2.

The ongoing reconstruction of the central chamber of Quoc An Pagoda, which was listed among 153 buildings in need of preservation in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue, is causing controversy over its building permit.

Singer Le Viet Anh has released an album inspired by patriotism and motherhood to celebrate Vu Lan, a Buddhist festival dedicated for filial duty (this year it falls on August 15).

The Culture and Sports Department in Hue has signed an agreement to co-ordinate with the local Education and Training Department to add folk singing to the academic curriculum in schools.

For many parents, introducing their children to the piano at a young age is a chance for their children to begin to learn about music.

Five international guitarists will perform at the Viet Nam International Finger-Style Guitar Festival at the Viet Nam Youth Theatre on August 17.

Social engagement is one of the best ways to help retirees have a fulfilling life. In groups specialising in music, arts or dance activities, older people who are no longer working can share their life experiences and interests. 

As a frontier land in the northeast of the country, Binh Lieu district in Quang Ninh province is home to various ethnic groups with unique cultural identities.

Hanoi Creative City is the largest creative complex in Hanoi. Launched in September 2015, it brings together organisations, businesses, individuals, products and services as well as creative activities.

Various shows will be held this month to mark the 31st anniversary of death of playwright Luu Quang Vu (1948-1988).

Violinists Ruslan Turuntayev from Kazakhstan and Park Gang-hyeon from South Korea won the Grand Prix at the First Viet Nam International Music Competition for Violin and Chamber Music in Hanoi yesterday.

A young, talented dancer-choreographer who has worked at Konzert Theater Bern in Switzerland and won many honours, Vu Ngoc Khai, has decided to return to Vietnam after 13 years in Europe. 

For Kamila Harasimowicz, fashion is a form of applied art, and the best art is designed to make a powerful statement.

Nguyen Viet Hung or Lekima Hung has travelled 7,000km of coastline in 28 provinces across Vietnam to take photos of ocean plastic waste.

Popular magician Nguyen Manh Phuong was recently awarded the world record for the first illusionist to perform with a 4D screen. Le Huong chats with the magician about his passion.

Russian films to be screened for free

Originally an architect, Bui Van Tu, with his endless love for art and creation, has pursued a new art form which utilizes both light and sculpture.

An art performance honouring filial piety and Buddhist philosophy will take place on August 16 at the Ha Noi Opera House.