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Vietnam’s ethnic minorities through the lens of French photographer

Over the past 10 years, Réhahn Croquevielle has motorcycled to every corner of Vietnam to explore its land and people. The decade-long journey has produced hundreds of thousands of stunning photos of the country.

Classic Russian books translated into Vietnamese

 Four new classical and contemporary Russian literary works have been translated into Vietnamese, making them available for local readers.

VTV Awards to honour television programmes, figures

 Remarkable programmes and figures who appeared on Vietnam Television channels during the year will be honoured at VTV Awards in a ceremony on September 7.

Efforts exerted to preserve hundreds-year-old craft

 In the past, to produce such super-thin gold leaves to overlay ancient statues and decorative products, Kieu Ky’s artisans had to go through dozens of steps, requiring great effort and patience.

Hanoi captured on classic film cameras

 A unique exhibition displaying the million faces of Hanoi has opened in the city’s Old Quarter.

Can Tho City in 1994 through the lens of Belgian photographer

Life in the Mekong Delta City of Can Tho in 1994 was recorded in pictures by Belgian photographer Harry Gruyaert.

World Food 2017 set for October

The Five Continents Food Festival – World Food 2017 will be held at Hoa Lu Stadium at the corner of Nguyen Thi Minh Khai and Dinh Tien Hoang streets in District 1, HCMC from October 5 to 8.

Folk game highlights ethnic minority culture

To Mong people in general and Mong people living in Mu Cang Chai district in particular, Pao throwing has been an indispensable folk game in holidays and traditional festivals, including Gau Tao spring festival.

Hue’s headwear showcases local charm

Conical hats produced in Thua Thien - Hue Province are similar to those made in other regions in the country. But innovations by local artisans have added charm and made Hue hats famous. 

HCM City hosts Five Continents Food Festival

 The Five Continents Food Festival – World Food 2017 event will take place at Hoa Lu Stadium in HCM City’s District 1 from October 5 to 8.

Boat performances help preserve Quan ho singing

Dozens of love duets artists in the northern province of Bac Ninh are coming together every Saturday night to entertain audiences in a very special performance.

Quang Ninh province preserves ethnic culture

Tien Yen district, in Quang Ninh province, is home to several ethnic minority groups whose cultural identities have passed down the generations.

Vietnam theatre has chance for revival

 A run of sold-out performances at the Hanoi Opera House this month, featuring award-winning plays and the capital’s leading actors, have experts hoping for a revival of Vietnam’s theatrical heritage.

Photos depict grace of Vietnamese women

Nguyen Quoc Dung, a Hanoian photographer, has released a photo book called “Fading Season”. The photos mostly capture young Vietnamese women in the traditional ao dai or camisole.

Beautiful images of Hanoi from above

 These special photos reflect different views of Hanoi at night from above.

Hanoi's vaults to get new lease of life

Gam Cau Street in Hanoi's Old Quarter is only 4m wide, yet it is teeming with people, merchants, vehicles and shops offering a wide range of products.

Comedy show at Saigon's Yoko Café

 The HCM City-based Comedy Saigon will host a stand-up comedy show at Yoko Café on September 6.

Raffaello masterpieces showcased in HCM City

An exhibition showcasing digital reproductions of 24 masterpieces of Italian artist Raffaello opened in Ho Chi Minh City’s exhibition house on August 25.

Five-tone musical ensemble in Doi pagoda

 Performances by five-tone musical ensembles in Doi (Bat) pagoda in Soc Trang province attract a lot of visitors. The music of the Khmer creates a mysterious, sometimes joyful atmosphere.

Duong Van Ngo, a public letter writer at the Saigon Central Post Office

 87-year-old Duong Van Ngo has worked as a public letter writer for 27 years at the Saigon Central Post Office in Ho Chi Minh City.