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My Xuyen wood carving features Hue Royal Court

My Xuyen, a village in Phong Dien district 40 km north of Hue, has been famous for wood carving for hundreds of years.

 

Dog racing in Vung Tau

At weekends in the coastal city of Vung Tau, besides swimming in the sea, enjoying entertainment and amusement activities and visiting beautiful areas, visitors can watch dog racing, a fun and unique

Exploring peculiar varieties of lotus flowers in Vietnam

Lotus flowers can be found everywhere in Vietnam, but Hanoi is where you can find the majority of the variants.

Ethnic groups revive art of brocade

They wore traditional handmade brocade costumes of the Pa Co and Van Kieu ethnic minority groups on their recent wedding day instead of wearing the more popular Vietnamese ao dai (long dress).

The piano lady who wings melodies to the stars

Many people love learning to play the piano, but following the classical technique it can take up to five years to become an accomplished player. Many give up after only three months because they find it too difficult and discouraging.

Vietnamese artist creates mural on France’s Seine River

Five Vietnamese artists have completed a France Vietnam Spring mural on the dyke wall by the Seine river bank in Choisy le Roi City.

Culture ministry promotes Vietnam as a destination for South Korean tourists

Vietnam will create good conditions and offer a warm welcome to tourists from South Korea, the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism said during a show held on June 26 in Seoul to promote Vietnamese tourism.

Vietnamese Guinness recordmakers perform in Long An

A group of Vietnamese Guinness record-makers will perform in an entertainment show in Long An Province tonight to celebrate National Family Day on June 28.

New show honours cai luong to be held in HCM City

A new show called Cải Lương: Trăm Năm Nguồn Cội (Reformed Opera: A Hundred-Year History) will take place in HCM City next month.

Mural inaugurated to celebrate Vietnamese, French friendship

A mural featuring Vietnamese and French flowers has been inaugurated in the Parisian suburb of Choisy-le-Roi to enhance the friendship between two countries.

Clouds interpreted in different art forms at exhibition

Clouds are the main theme of an art exhibition that will open to public from today at VICAS Art Studio.

Small Theatre’s new plays beat summer heat

Young actors from the Small Theatre of HCM City are preparing for this summer with a series of new plays.

Street food fest at the Youth Cultural House

The HCM City Youth Cultural House will hold a street food festival on June 28-30 that will include food trucks from vendors in the city and neighbouring provinces.

'The tale of Kieu' - inspired dance returns

After two performances, “the tale of Kieu”-inspired dance by Korean choreographer Yoo-oh Chun has won the hearts of audiences and is returning for the third time at the Ho Chi Minh City Theatre.

Experimental music night at L’Espace

An experimental music concert featuring Vietnamese musician Luong Hue Trinh and others will take place at L’Espace on July 6 at 8pm.

German trio to perform at conservatory of music

The Berlin-based Boulanger Trio will host a concert at the HCM City Conservatory of Music on July 7.

Guitarists rejoice at the classical guitar contest

The finalists of a classical guitar contest have rejoiced at the chance to showcase their skills, as well as portray their love for the musical instrument.

Artist debuts new work at dance festival

Choreographer Vu Ngoc Khai will present a new show entitled Đáy Giếng (Into The Well) on June 28 in Hanoi. Khai currently works at the Konzert Theatre Bern, Switzerland.

Mausoleum remnants prove its importance in history

Archaeologists from VN Archaeology Institute and authorities in the central province of Thanh Hoa have just announced results of an excavation at Trieu Tuong Mausoleum Relic Site proving the site’s historical significance.

Nurturing the love for heritage among children

Summer holiday offers a great opportunity for museums to host a hive of heritage education activities, which are designed to nurture the love for heritage among people, particularly schoolchildren.