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Uzbek art troupe to perform in Vietnam

 An art troupe from Uzbekistan will charm the local audience at a night of traditional dance, song and music at the Hà Nội Opera House on April 19.

Crossing borders project looks for Asian artists

 Artists from Asian countries will have a chance to get to know more about the German culture through the Crossing Borders programme, the Goethe Institute Vietnam has announced.

Korean pianist to perform in HCMC

 South Korean conductor Kim Joon-cha and pianist Cho Eun-young will perform in “A Night of Mozart & Tchaikovsky” concert at HCM City Opera House on April 19.

New research room for VN music

 The HCM City General Sciences Library will open a new research room for traditional Vietnamese music as part of its activities to celebrate 40 years of working under its current name.  

France remains main partner of Hue Festival 2018

 France is one of the main partners of the Hue Festival, which is set to take place in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue from April 27 to May 2.

Vietnamese reporter wins prize at int’l photo competition

Viet Van, a reporter of Lao Dong Newspaper has won the Honorable Mention at the 11th annual London International Creative Competition for his photo collection entitled Finding answer.

Vietnamese, RoK artists to perform classics by Mozart, Tchaikovsky

Classics by Mozart and Tchaikovsky will be presented by Vietnamese violinist Tran Huu Quoc, who will play alongside his guests from the Republic of Korea, conductor Kim Joon Cha and pianist Cho Eun Young, in HCMC on April 19.

Meritorious Artist Quyen Van Minh: I’m still passionately in love with jazz

 After more than five decades developing a strong attachment to music, Meritorious Artist - saxophonist Quyen Van Minh admitted that he was still passionately in love with jazz. 

Folk singing strives for tourists’ delight

 As soon as the folklore art form of Xoan singing was added to the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity, Phu Tho has made the folk art performances a tourism product. 

Discovering Vietnam’s archaeological treasures

The achievements of Vietnamese archaeologists in the past 60 years are on display at the special exhibition titled “Treasures of Vietnam’s archaeology,” held until July this year at the Hanoi-based Vietnam National Museum of History.

French photographer promotes northwestern brocade in Hoi An

 French photographer Réhahn has added a bunch of brocade products made by H’Mong and Dao Do ethnic minority people living in the mountainous northwestern region to his Precious Heritage Museum in the ancient town of Hoi An.

Vietnam seeks UNESCO recognition for famous Confucian teacher Chu Van An

 Vietnam is building documents to seek UNESCO's recognition to honour Chu Van An, the Confucian teacher famous for his intelligence and ethics.

Vietnam tipped for top 5 in Miss Universe 2018

 An international beauty expert has forecasted that Miss Vietnam Universe 2017 H'Hen Nie can make top 5 of Miss Universe 2018.

Fireworks to mark Reunification Day, May Day in HCM City

 Fireworks will light up the sky of Ho Chi Minh City later this month to celebrate 43 years of the South Liberation and National Reunification Day (April 30, 1975) and the 132nd May Day (May 1, 1886).

Mural paintings enlighten humble valley in Da Nang

 The first fresco valley which has been relived with glamorous mural paintings in the central city of Da Nang has opened to public after four months of implementation.

HCM City hosts VN-France cultural week

 A series of cultural and educational activities will be held during the Viet Nam – France Culture and Friendship Week at the HCM City Youth Cultural House from April 15-20.

Water splashing festival recognised as national intangible cultural heritage

A ceremony was held in the northern mountainous province of Dien Bien on April 13 to grant the certificate of “national intangible cultural heritage” to the water splashing festival of the Lao ethnic minority group.

Muong people in Phu Tho preserve cultural identity

 The Muong in Vo Mieu commune, Phu Tho province, have actively responded to national campaigns that encourage people to unite to develop new rural areas and a cultural lifestyle. 

This is Hanoi

 Hanoi is a lot of things and we took to the streets to find out what makes this great city tick.

Preparations for Hanoi boat racing festival

 Boat racing festival in Dam Village in Bac Tu Liem District, Hanoi, is scheduled to be held on April 23-25, attracting the participation of hundreds of local men.