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Food trucks jazz up HCM City street scene

Ho Chi Minh City’s food and beverage market has become more vibrant with the introduction of food trucks on city streets.

 

Tuyen Quang province to host Thanh Tuyen Festival in September

Thanh Tuyen Festival will be held from September 12 to 14 in the northern province of Tuyen Quang.

Classical Concert “A Journey of Music” to come to Hanoi next month

As part of the Vietnam Connection Music Festival 2019, “A Journey of Music”, with two concerts From East to West and From Czech Republic to France, will gather prominent international musicians on the stage of L’Espace Hanoi this August.

 

The Si La's unique costume

With a population of about 1,000 people, the Si La are one of the 5 smallest ethnic groups in Vietnam.

 

Child innocence in Dong Van stone plateau

Traveling to the northernmost land of Ha Giang, visitors will be impressed not only by the overwhelming majestic beauty of Dong Van stone plateau but also by the homely and lovely local children.

Mysteries of My Son Sanctuary unveiled through restoration

Situated in a peaceful valley surrounded by mountains, My Son Sanctuary has been well preserved since it was built thousands of years ago during the prosperous development of the Champa Kingdom between the 4th and 13th centuries.

Villages get rich but suffer environmental consequences

Villages across the country have benefited from the country’s economic development, however, many do not have measures in place to deal with environmental protection.

Cooperative creates art and hope from fabric scraps

Silk fabric scraps, seemingly of no use, are put together to create vibrant artworks imbued with Vietnamese culture through the skilful hands and creativity of people with disabilities. 

Director makes blockbusters from real-life stories

The TV series Về Nhà Đi Con (Come Home, My Dear) has proved a success with viewers. It has won over audiences with its family-based drama and realistic storylines. Director Nguyen Danh Dung talks to Minh Thu about the show.

Xoan singing – the miraculous revival

Xoan singing, a traditional ritual art form, is believed to date back to the time of the Hung kings (2890 BC to 250 BC) in the ancestral land of Phu Tho.

Vietnamese-Australian director to talk about humanity in cinema

Vietnamese-Australian director Tony Le Nguyen will hold a talk on “The improvisation and humanity in the art of cinema, drama and public art” at Salon Saigon in District 3, HCMC on July 31.

 

Art data bank to help authetication work

Details on the biographies and creative careers of painters and photographers should be compiled and published in order to ease the task of checking copyright and authenticity of their works.

Foreigners’ predestined attachment to Lang Biang plateau

Lang Biang plateau is considered as a centre and point of origin for many major families of Co Ho ethnic minority people, such as Pangting, Bonyo and Krajan, who spread to many areas to establish villages.

 

International artists to partake in Da Nang fine arts exchange

A total of 19 foreign artists from across the world are set to participate in the first international fine arts exchange in the central city of Da Nang from July 26 to August 7.

Mong “docked tail” dog believed to bring luck to owners

Bac Ha market in Lao Cai province is one of the most popular ethnic market sessions in the northwest region. 

 

ASEAN - Japan Music Festival 2019 to open in Hanoi next week

Music festival celebrating friendship between ASEAN countries and Japan set for July 28 in Hanoi.

Factories in residential area blamed for water pollution

Some small factories in the northern city of Hai Phong have been blamed for polluting local water resources with untreated wastewater.

Transgender contestant turned down for Miss Vietnam Universe 2019

The first transgender candidate to register for Miss Vietnam Universe 2019 has been rejected.

 

Overseas Vietnamese singers’ mini live show to open in HCM City

A live show featuring four veteran female Viet kieu (overseas Vietnamese) singers will be held in HCM City on Saturday.

Quintessence of Tonkin named top outdoor spectacle

Tinh Hoa Bac Bo (The Quintessence of Tonkin) show was honored as the “Top outdoor cultural spectacle in 2019” at the Best Hotels & Resorts Awards 2019 held in Seoul, the Republic of Korea on July 17.