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Soul Live Project presents New Zealand pianist Jason Bae

 The Soul Live Project will host a classical piano concert “Reflections of a Moment” featuring New Zealand pianist Jason Bae tonight.

Nghinh Ong Festival in Can Gio returns with bigger scale

 Nghinh Ong Festival, an event for fishermen to show their respect for the whale and gratitude for a bumper catch, will return to Can Gio district of Ho Chi Minh City in October with a bigger scale.

Hue Festival 2018 highlights five local World Heritage items

 The 10th version of the Hue Festival in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue will highlight the five local UNESCO-recognised World Heritage items, according to the festival’s organising board. 

Anesthesia guns to be used at famous buffalo fighting festival

The Do Son Buffalo Fighting Festival opens again today (September 28) in the northern port city of Hai Phong following the death of a man two months ago, caused by his buffalo at the fighting grounds. 

More films to be screened in Hanoi this weekend

VietNamNet Bridge – Several well-known movies from France and the USA will be introduced to Hanoian audiences this weekend.

“Pattern Story”talk, workshop about Thai fabrics

The event “Pattern Story” including an antique Thai fabrics showcase, talk, embroidery workshop and weaving experimentation will be held from September 30 through October 8 in Hanoi.

Exhibition “West Lake” by Hungarian artist in Hanoi

VietNamNet Bridge – Hungarian painter Anna-Maria Ory’s exhibition “West Lake” will be held at the Dong Phong Art Gallery, 3 Ly Dao Thanh Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi from October 1 to 30.

Golden Lotus Bud Awards kick off

 Nominations for the 2017 Golden Lotus Bud Awards have been announced for three categories - short films, teen films and documentaries.

A 50-year-old lantern making area in HCM City

Many high-skilled craftsmen in Phu Binh Parish in District 11 have tried to preserve the 50-year-old traditional lantern making village. 

An Giang to display over 1,000 ancient artefacts of Oc Eo culture

 An exhibition featuring more than 1,000 ancient artefacts of Oc Eo culture will be displayed in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang from September 29-October 30.

Young Vietnamese American poet wins Felix Dennis award

  The New York-based poet of Vietnamese origin Ocean Vuong has won the Felix Dennis, one of the most important poetry awards in the UK.

Russian dance ensemble to perform in Vietnam

 The Russian Beryozka Choreographic Ensemble will perform in Vietnam in the framework of the Russian Cultural Days 2017, announced the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on September 26.

Khmer culture, sports, tourism festival slated for November

 The seventh Khmer Culture, Sports and Tourism Festival will be held in the Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu from November 11-19, according to the organising board.

Hoang Thu Thao to compete at Miss Global Beauty Queen

 It has been unveiled that Hoang Thu Thao will represent Vietnam at Miss Global Beauty Queen 2017.

Hungarian contemporary porcelains displayed in Hanoi

 Hungary’s contemporary porcelains are being introduced to visitors to the Museum of Fine Art at No. 66 Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, Hanoi at a fortnight exhibition that opened on September 25 by the Hungarian Embassy in Hanoi.

“The Colors of Dong Thap” at VN Museum of Ethnology

The beauty of Dong Thap has been an inspiration for generations of Vietnamese writes and poets. To help visitors to know more about the land, Vietnam Museum of Ethnology will organize the Mid-autumn event with the theme “The Colors of Dong Thap”.

Katy Perry shines in Nguyen Cong Tri’s designs

 American pop singer Katy Perry has just shared her photos of her outfits from the Witness world tour, which include Vietnamese designer Cong Tri’s designs.

Vietnamese silk paintings and products introduced in the US

 Vietnamese silk paintings and products are being displayed at an exhibition that opened at the Oakland Asian Cultural Centre in San Francisco, the US, on September 20.

What's on September 25- October 1

 Events to be held in Hanoi and HCM City from September 25 to October 1.

Artisan strives to keep Khao melodies alive

 Vang Sin Phin, a musical maestro from the northern province of Lao Cai, has dedicated himself to collecting musical instruments and preserving the folklore melodies of his people.