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Beatboxer shares his passion for art

Nguyen Bao Trung is the first Vietnamese to win the World Beatbox Camp in 2017. From a novice beatboxer who learned about the art himself, Trung now develops sounds and has participated in a number of international beatbox competitions. 

Charming portrait of Huong Giang at int’l transgender pageant

Vietnamese representative Huong Giang and other transgender contestants look graceful in their portraits at Miss International Queen 2018.

Huong Giang and transgender beauties dazzle in national costumes

Vietnamese representative Huong Giang looked stunning in the national costume competition at the international transgender pageant Miss International Queen 2018 in Thailand on March 2.

The artist who was born for making relief

 In the field of Viet Nam’s reliefs, Tran Nguyen Dan is a well-known name. His devotion and tireless creative abilities have earned him significant success and renown in domestic fine arts.

Ba Trao singing passed down generations

Hat ba trao (“firmly grasping the paddle” singing), is an original type of folk art and festival ritual. It is also one of the national intangible cultural heritages recognised by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in February 2016.  

A close look on history at Kinh Mon Culture Site

 Kinh Mon is a famed region in the northern province of Hai Duong, which hosts various beautiful landscapes including a special national complex of An Phu Relics Site, Kinh Chu Grotto and Nham Duong Excavation Site.

Festival commemorates Hung Kings’ teaching of rice cultivation

 A festival commemorating the legendary Hung Kings’ teaching of rice cultivation to people was held in Minh Nong ward of Viet Tri city in the northern midland province of Phu Tho on March 2 (the 15th day of the first lunar month).

Ao Dai Festival to feature 3,000 performers

 More than 3,000 female artists and women in Ao dai (Vietnamese traditional dress) will parade on HCM City’s Nguyen Hue Street in District 1 as part of the annual Ao Dai Festival opening today. 

Crowds gather for pig procession festival

The pig procession festival held in La Phu, Hoai Duc district, Hanoi on the evening of February 28, generated a lot of attention and attracted thousands of local people and visitors.

Vietnamese fashionistas join Paris and Milan Fashion Weeks

Vietnamese fashionistas Chau Bui, Decao, Nga Nguyen, Thao Tien, Kelbin Lei are now in Paris and Milan for the two world-famous fashion weeks.

Noo Phuoc Thinh to perform at Hong Kong Asian-Pop Music Festival

 Famous Vietnamese singer Noo Phuoc Thinh will thrill foreign audiences at the Hong Kong Asian - Pop Music Festival 2018 on March 23.

Northern festivals remembering Tran Dynasty draw public crowds

 Tran Thuong Temple’s food-distributing festival in northern Ha Nam province and Tran Kings temple’s seal opening ceremony in the other northern province of Nam Dinh took place on March 1, the 14th day of the first lunar month.

Hanoi: 16th Vietnam Poetry Day opens

 The 16th Vietnam Poetry Day officially opened at Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature) in Hanoi on March 2.

Anti-corruption festival honoured as national heritage

 An anti-corruption festival held annually in Haiphong City has just been listed as national cultural heritage by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. 

Bocuse d’Or culinary contest comes to Vietnam

 Bocuse d’Or, the world-class cuisine competition today launched its first Vietnam contest at the Residence of France in HCM City.

Vietnam’s top ads sought for ‘advertising Oscars’

VN Young Lions, the so-called ‘advertising Oscars’, was launched yesterday in HCM City.

Vietnamese translator wins Hans Christian Andersen Award 2018

VietNamNet Bridge - The Hans Christian Andersen Award Committee yesterday announced three winners ofthis year’s global Hans Christian Andersen Award, including Ms. Tran Thi Minh Tam, Vietnam’s renowned children’s book translator. 

Documentary follows populariser of mindfulness

 Slow down and breathe as you watch the documentary film Walk with Me, a contemplative journey that follows the steps of zen master Thich Nhat Hanh to offer a rare insight into life within a monastic community.

Thousands attend Lim festival in Bac Ninh

A large number of local people and tourists came to Tien Du district from the early morning of February 28 to join the Lim festival, which honours Quan Ho – a world intangible cultural heritage recognised by UNESCO.

Huong Giang lights up international pageant

Vietnamese representative Huong Giang put in a strong performance in the talent competition at the international transgender pageant Miss International Queen 2018 in Thailand.