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Ethnic women preserve brocade weaving

For many generations, Dao Tien ethnic women in Cao Bang province have been preserving traditional brocade weaving by establishing and working at local workshops.

Indigo clothes of the Tay

Indigo is a dominant color of clothes of many Vietnamese ethnic groups.

Ambassador of the ocean

Nguyen Viet Hung or Lekima Hung has travelled 7,000km of coastline in 28 provinces across Vietnam to take photos of ocean plastic waste.

Circus wild animals retire, pets get job

Over one year since the Asia For Animals Coalition’s call for not using wild animals in circus performance, Vietnamese kids have now been getting acquainted with familiar pets on stage.

Young magic lover should nurture their passion

Popular magician Nguyen Manh Phuong was recently awarded the world record for the first illusionist to perform with a 4D screen. Le Huong chats with the magician about his passion.

Vietnamese dance crew becomes champion of ASEAN dance competition

LYRICIST of Vietnam has bested 14 excellent dance crews from ASEAN countries including Singapore, the Philippines and Thailand to be crowned the champion of the Super 24 2019 ASEAN Open Championship.

 

Upcoming Events in Hanoi & HCM City

Russian films to be screened for free

 

Bat Trang in the spotlight of Hanoi craft village tourism

Besides Van Phuc silk village, Bat Trang pottery village in Gia Lam, Hanoi has been designated to become one of signature destinations of the capital city’s trade village tourism development plan.

Light and sculpture make special artwork

Originally an architect, Bui Van Tu, with his endless love for art and creation, has pursued a new art form which utilizes both light and sculpture.

Concert to spread Buddhist philosophy of gratitude

An art performance honouring filial piety and Buddhist philosophy will take place on August 16 at the Ha Noi Opera House.

Phu The cake - An eternal symbol of love

Phu The cake is an eternal symbol of the love of husbands and wives in Vietnamese culture.

Last descendant making Hang Trong folk paintings

Originated in Hanoi, Hang Trong folk paintings capture the quintessence of ancient capital city aesthetic.

Giant sculptural relief to be built on Binh Dinh mountain

Binh Dinh Province will build a giant sculptural relief about the mythical history of the Vietnamese people on a local mountain in Quy Nhon City.

Ho Chi Minh Museum receives donated objects from Mong King family

The Ho Chi Minh Museum has just received two valuable objects donated by the family of the Mong king in the northern province of Ha Giang.

Self-portraiture exhibition of 14 artists to be held at Galerie Quynh

 The Dogma Prize will present a group exhibition titled Encounter, gathering works by 14 artists at Galerie Quynh in District 1 of HCMC from August 8 to September 7. 

Ethnic Thai children perform folk songs at month-long event

The folk singing of the Thai ethnic minority group will be a highlight during the children's-themed month at the Viet Nam National Villages for Ethnic Culture and Tourism between August 1 and 31.

Artists from 16 countries show works at int'l exhibition

As many as 25 artists from 16 countries are exhibiting their work at an exhibition at the Da Nang Art Museum until August 7 as part of a one-week exchange programme.

Minimalist design showcased at art exhibition

A collection of 30 iron chairs, designed by minimalist artist Le Thiet Cuong since 2001, will be on display at the Chuyện Ghế (Stories about Chairs) exhibition at Gallery39 from August 9-19.

HCM City veteran artist debuts in Hanoi

For the first time, art lovers in Hanoi will have a chance to see paintings by Truong Van Y at the exhibition Tranh Lụa Hội Ngộ Bắc Nam (North-South Meeting Silk Painting).

Festival honours Vietnam’s traditional silk, brocade weaving

The 5th Vietnam-International Silk and Brocade Festival will take place in Hoi An ancient city from August 7-9, aiming to introduce and honour Vietnam’s traditional silk and brocade weaving.