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Zoom in the initial mural sketches on Hanoi old railway arch spans

 The mural project with the topic of "Hanoi old memories" on Phung Hung Street is on the way to complete.

What's on November 27- December 3

 Events scheduled in Hanoi and HCM City form November 27 through December 3.

Thang Long - Hanoi’s national treasures introduced to the public for the first time

Four groups of national treasures found in Thang Long ancient citadel are on display for the first time at the Hanoi Museum, No. 2 Pham Hung street, Me Tri ward, South Tu Liem district, on the occasion of the Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day.

Hanoi viaduct mural project remains unfinished

 The railway viaduct spans on Phung Hung Street have been left in a mess after an art project to turn it into a canvas was temporarily halted.

Ao dai fashion show on Vietnam’s sea and islands held in Paris

 An Ao dai (long dress) collection designed by Miss Vietnam 2010 Ngoc Han was featured at a fashion show at the Vietnam Sea and Islands – Endless Beauty event at Paris-based UNESCO Headquarters.

Reviving folk art becomes a passion

 Folk art not only provides a modest income for many Vietnamese, it has often been considered a national treasure. However, as modern art styles become popular, the old paintings are starting to fade into the distance.

Student designs winning logo for Belgium-VN ties

 Nguyen Thu Quynh, a fourth-year student in the graphic design department of Hanoi-based University of Industrial Fine Arts, has won the design contest for a logo to celebrate 45 years of diplomatic relations.

Exhibit explores life, career of President Ho Chi Minh

 The extraordinary life and career of President Ho Chí Minh, and his international reputation, is featured in an exhibition that opened yesterday in Hanoi.

Two “book cities” to open in HCM City

 Two “book cities” will open in HCM City’s District 5 and 10, providing millions of books and thousands of stationery items, according to Phuong Nam Cultural Joint-Stock Corporation.

Film festival begins in Da Nang

 Film audiences in the central region will enjoy a week-long film festival screening Vietnam’s best new and old films on the occasion of the 20th Vietnamese Film Festival.

Exhibition “Trio” in Hanoi

The “TRIO” exhibition, presenting artworks created by Le Huu Hieu, Nguyen Van The and Van Trong, will be organized at Vicas Art Studio, 32 Hao Nam, Hanoi from November 17 to December 17.

Four national treasures showcased on Cultural Heritage Day

 The Hanoi Museum on November 23 introduced for the first time four groups of Thang Long – Hanoi national treasures on the occasion of the Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day (November 23).

Comedy Performance “Lend Me a Tenor” in HCM City

The award-winning comedy play “Lend Me a Tenor” by American playwright Ken Ludwig will be performed at 214 – 216 Pasteur, District 3, HCM City on November 24-26 and December 1-3.

Jazz Night “13 Moons: Mezcal Unit & GrayHawk Perkins” in Hanoi next week

As part of the European Music Festival 2017, the jazz night “13 moons: Mezcal Unit & GrayHawk Perkins” will take place at the Youth Theatre, 11 Ngo Thi Nham, Hanoi on November 25.

Vietnam’s seas, islands promoted in France

 Designer Dang Ngoc Han presented a collection of áo dài (traditional long robes) inspired by the Vietnamese sea and islands in France on November 22 night.

Japanese film festival to open in HCM City

 Eleven Japanese films released over the last three years will be screened at the annual Japanese Film Festival in HCM City from November 24 to December 9.

Some upcoming events in Hanoi & HCMC

 Charity Christmas show to be held in HCM City, Christmas sale at Bookworm, French DJ Voiski presents two shows, DJ Sister Nancey to perform in HCMC, FVH walking tour to Thăng Long Citadel

Exhibition features contemporary life through lens of young photographers

 A photo exhibition opened in Hanoi on November 21, showcasing 95 pictures featuring contemporary life through the lens of young photographers.

VN representative shines in Miss Universe 2017’s semi-final round

Vietnamese representative Nguyen Thi Loan and other 90 contestants from around the world competed in the semi-final round of Miss Universe 2017 in Las Vegas, USA on November 21.

Nguyen Thi Loan listed among top 10 in Global Beauties list

 Global Beauties, the leading online resource for international beauty pageants, has listed Vietnamese representative Nguyen Thi Loan among top 10 Miss Universe 2017 Best Glam Shots.