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Attempts to preserve keepsakes from resistance wars

Vietnam’s history of resistance wars against French colonialism and American imperialism has given it many heroes and magnanimous stories.

Dam Sen Park offers evening leisure activities

Dam Sen Cultural Park operated by Saigontourist Holding Company has organized the “Dam Sen By Night” program from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. every evening since April 27.

 

Events in Hanoi & HCM City on May 27 – June 1

A selection of noteworthy artistic and cultural events to take place in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

Exhibition on Doan Ngo festival opens in Hanoi

An exhibition on the history of the Doan Ngo festival from past to present kicked off at the Thang Long - Hanoi Heritage Conservation Centre, in Hanoi, on May 24.

Cheo stage of rustic artists

Vietnam’s northern region is the cradle of several genres of traditional theaters including Cheo or traditional theater.

Ede ethnic people preserve traditional brocade weaving craft

The Ede ethnic people have long been proud of their brocade weaving and are trying to preserve the traditional craft amid the rapid industrialization, modernization, and fashion changes.

 

Ly Son Island cultural sites deteriorate

Some cultural and historic sites in Ly Son Island in the central province of Quang Ngai have severely deteriorated.

Vietnamese film wins Cannes Film Fest prize

Hãy Thức Tỉnh và Sẵn Sàng, or Stay Awake, Be Ready by Pham Thien An won the best short film in the Director’s Fortnight section of Cannes Film Festival 2019.

Vietnamese designers accused of plagiarism

A Vietnamese designer has been accused of copying a design of famous Israeli fashion designer Lior Charch.

 

The Third Wife film producers fined for script violation

The producers of the international award-winning Vietnamese film The Third Wife have been fined VND50 million (USD2,173) for ‘script violations’.

Da Nang International Fireworks Festival 2019 to open June 1st

The Danang International Fireworks Festival 2019 will open on June 1st, involving eight firework teams from Russia, Brazil, Belgium, Finland, Italy, England, China, and the host Vietnam. 

Vietnam’s culture introduced at Czech multiethnic festival

Vietnamese people living in the Czech Republic brought renowned Vietnamese songs to a festival of ethnic minority groups which was held in Ustecky province on May 24.

 

Vietnamese culinary culture introduced in Moscow

Vietnam’s culinary culture festival opened at the Hanoi-Moscow complex (Incentra) in Moscow on May 24 as a highlight of the Vietnam Year in Russia and Russia Year in Vietnam 2019.

 

19th century church's architectural details, foundation should be preserved during renovation

The foundation and architectural details of Bùi Chu Church should be preserved during its renovation, the Nam Định Culture, Sports and Tourism Department has said.

 

Get ahead, get a hat!

They are a true symbol of Vietnam. The iconic conical hat has been worn by local people for generations. And many tourists can be spotted around the country sporting this traditional Vietnamese headwear. 

Vietnamese folk music finds its way to Beijing Modern Music Festival

A Vietnamese musical piece, Four Symphonic Pictures from Vietnamese Folk Songs, has been played at the Beijing Modern Music Festival.

 

French architecture buildings in Ho Chi Minh City

There are a number of French architecture buildings dating back hundreds of years in Ho Chi Minh City. Take a glance at some of them.

 

Myriad of cultural activities run at Thang Long Imperial Citadel

A programme offering a series of traditional cultural activities began at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Hanoi on May 24 to celebrate the Doan Ngo festival and International Children’s Day (June 1).

 

Nguyen Dynasty cannon found in Da Nang

The Da Nang Museum has received a bronze cannon dating back to the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945), the museum’s Director Huynh Dinh Quoc Thien said on May 24.

 

Breaking the mould with Nguyen The Hung

Nguyen The Hung is a familiar name for Vietnamese contemporary fine arts lovers, thanks to his attention to detail.