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Minimalist design showcased at art exhibition

A collection of 30 iron chairs, designed by minimalist artist Le Thiet Cuong since 2001, will be on display at the Chuyện Ghế (Stories about Chairs) exhibition at Gallery39 from August 9-19.

HCM City veteran artist debuts in Hanoi

For the first time, art lovers in Hanoi will have a chance to see paintings by Truong Van Y at the exhibition Tranh Lụa Hội Ngộ Bắc Nam (North-South Meeting Silk Painting).

Electrical violinist features famous singers in new album

After more than two years since he released Hừng Đông (Dawn) in late 2016, violinist Hoang Rob – a pioneer in playing electrical violin in Vietnam – has recently introduced to music lovers his latest album, Trò Chuyện (The Chat).

Underground Lộn Xộn Band to host show of 'firsts'

Lộn Xộn, a musical band popular among the underground community in Vietnam, will organise their first show at Van Ho Exhibition Centre on August 17, after three years pursuing a professional music career.

Famed theatre actor plays leading role in VN adaptation of La Cage aux Folles

Fans of HCM City are waiting to see theatre actor and director Thanh Loc perform in a leading role in Ngôi Nhà Bươm Bướm (Butterfly House), a movie about a gay couple based on a French comedy.

Ben Tre Coconut Festival to crack open in November

The fifth Coconut Festival will be held on November 14-20 in the Mekong Delta province of Ben Tre, offering a diverse range of cultural, sport and tourism activities.

Peruvian band scheduled to perform in Hanoi

Peruvian band Apu Inka have been booked in to play a show in the capital city of Hanoi, with the city’s Youth Theatre to be the venue for the event on August 5.

 

HCM City offers free cai luong performances

The HCM City's Department of Culture and Sports Department in collaboration with the Tran Huu Trang Cai Luong Theatre is offering free traditional performances targeted to young people this month.

Artist mixes contemporary dance with roller-skating

Half Vietnamese, half Spanish artist Xuan Le has returned to Vietnam to participate in the 2019 Hanoi Dance Festival. His performance Vòng Lặp (Loop) has been warmly received by audiences.

Dak Nong province inaugurates house displaying lithophones

A house displaying lithophones was inaugurated on July 30 in Dak R’Moan commune, Gia Nghia town, the Central Highlands province of Dak Nong.

 

Artwork appraisal languishes under new centre

Eleven months after its launch, the Appraisal and Exhibition Centre of Art and Photography under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has carried out its responsibility inefficiently, according to experts.

Old cannon found in Da Nang originates from Netherlands: scientists

The cannon discovered in the central city of Da Nang late May originates from the Netherlands and dates back some 350 years, according to scientists’ new findings.

 

New version of famous cai luong play on women to be performed in HCM City

The cải lương (reformed opera) play Lan và Điệp (Love Story of Lan and Điệp), a production by well-known scriptwriter Tran Huu Trang, will be restaged in a new version 82 years after its premiere.

Tea in Vietnamese culture

In Vietnam, tea is said to appear in almost every social activity: from weddings, birthdays, anniversaries and ritual ceremonies.

Free hugs in Hanoi

The International Free Hugs Day 2019 (IFHD) was held at Ha Noi Indochina Plaza in July 28 with participation of hundreds of volunteers.

Hanoi exhibition showcases art by autistic children

New art showcasing the lives and worlds of children with autism are unveiled at an exhibition entitled Không Thời Gian (No Time) that is being held at the Exhibition House at 29 Hang Bai Street in Hanoi.

Martyr’s paintings on display at Da Nang Fine Arts Museum

An exhibition of artworks by martyr Ha Xuan Phong made during the American war in the 1970s is opened at the Da Nang Fine Arts Museum.

Japanese father fulfills his daughter’s dream

The dreams of a young Japanese woman play out in a school in the central province of Quang Nam every day.

Hoi An-Japan Culture Festival to be held during August

The 17th version of the Hoi An-Japan Culture Festival is scheduled to take place in the ancient city of Hoi An in the central province of Quang Nam from August 9 to 11.

 

Exhibition shows shades of traditional lacquer art

Thirty artworks by Bui Quang Thang and Nguyen Vinh Thinh depicting different shades of traditional art are on display at an exhibition titled Vóc & Dáng (Lacquer panel and Posture) in Hanoi.