Hanoi authority has approved an architecture plan on Hoa Sen (Lotus) theatre floating on a lake between Yen Hoa (Cau Giay district) and My Dinh (Nam Tu Liem district), according to the city’s Department of Architecture and Planning. 

Have you ever thought of holding a brush pen and writing calligraphy on “Dó” paper just like the emperors wrote down their commands in ancient times? On July 12 you will have the opportunity to be a part of one of these historical moments.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Two exhibitions called “Octonary Carousal” &“Phượng” will take place in HCM City and Hanoi this month.

 VietNamNet Bridge - Four movies from the US, France, India and Vietnam will be introduced to Hanoian audiences this month.

 Shane Filan, former lead-vocal of Ireland’s famous boy band Westlife, will stage a one-night concert at the Lan Anh Music Center in HCMC’s District 10 this Sunday as part of his “Love Always Tour” to Asia.

The Fury Room in Hanoi is the perfect destination for those who can just let loose and destroy as much furniture as they want. 

 The 25th Southeastern Viet Nam photo festival gave out awards and honour to works by regional artists.

 Vietnam’s water puppet artist Phan Thanh Liem is scheduled to show off his skills in using puppets at the Yangju Culture & Arts Center in the Republic of Korea between July 25 and August 10.

 The first Fashionology Festival 2017 is scheduled to take place in Ho Chi Minh City on October 20-22 with the participation of nearly 500,000 visitors.

A treetrunk coffin dating back to the Le Dynasty (15th century) was discovered by workers at an irrigation site in Thinh Loc commune in the central province of Ha Tinh.

 Local authorities said the friendly match with the martial artist Pierre Francois Flores from Canada in Hanoi must have a permit in case of severe injuries.

 Vietnamese photographer Le Thai Duong, nicknamed helios1412, won second prize in the category “People” in the International Drone Photography Contest, an annual competition for flycam photography enthusiasts around the world.

Vietnamese antiquities and art treasures with great historical and cultural value will be auctioned on August 19 in Hanoi.

Visiting ancient architecture, visitors often see gilded products, such as statues and horizontal lacquered boards. 

 Film screenings will begin nationwide to celebrate the anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs Day on July 27.

 Despite historical ups and downs, artisans in Ninh Van commune, Hoa Lu district, Ninh Binh province, have promoted the arts of stone carving, which have been handed down by their ancestors over many generations.

One of the world most popular architecture websites - the Archdaily - has recently showcased a house in Tu Lien Ward, Tay Ho District, Hanoi.

Cao Lau, a typical dish of Hoi An town, is made with noodles, pork, and herbs. At the recent 3rd International Cao Lau Festival, 10 foreign chefs from Vietnamese resorts and restaurants modified Cao Lau into special dishes.

 The musical instruments of Vietnam’s ethnic minority groups are on the verge of disappearing. Most of the artisans who make them are old. But some of them are working hard to teach younger generations to make and play the instruments.

 The Phương Nam Book Company has republished a collection of eight books called Tuổi Hoa (Childhood), which was very popular among teenagers in the south before 1975.