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The Big House in Chau Doc

 In Chau Doc City, everyone can show you the way to the ‘Big House’ of the Le Cong clan in Le Loi Street.

Vietnam Fitness Model contest begins in HCM City

 Young women and men from across the country are encouraged to take part in the second Vietnam Fitness Model 2017, a national event featuring fitness enthusiasts.

VN National Opera and Balle to perform popular choral work

 A concert by Vietnam National Opera and Ballet (VNOB) will feature Carmina Burana, a popular choral work of the 21st century, on June 7 and June 8 at Hanoi Opera House.

Photo of Vietnamese old woman sold for $10,000

 A photo titled “World’s most beautiful old woman” by French photographer Réhahn Croquevielle was sold for $10,000, said the organisers of his Couleurs d’Asie exhibition which was held in HCMC from June 1-5.

Historical records on Hoi An on display

 Nearly 80 documents recording the history of the Hoi An ancient town, a UNESCO-recognised world heritage site in the central province of Quang Nam, are being showcased at an exhibition that opened in the town’s museum on June 6.

The Holy Land of My Son - fragments of God

My Son Valley, surrounded by high sacred mountains, was chosen to be the spiritual capital of the Champa Kingdom. 

Kon Tum wooden church - A hundred years of salvation

The Kon Tum wooden church is a masterpiece of architecture, where Romantic style mixes in harmony with Ba Na stilted house model.

UK, Australia, Italy to compete at Da Nang firework festival’s final night

 Fireworks  teams from the UK, Australia and Italy will compete in the final night of the 2017 Da Nang International Fireworks Festival  on June 26, heard a  press conference on June 4. 

French photographer to open photo exhibition in Da Nang

 French photographer Réhahn Croquevielle will open his photo exhibition, The Ageless Beauty photography, at Da Nang’s Fine Arts Museum on June 6-18.

An ancient bamboo house and its loyal inhabitants

In Trung Phu 2 Village, Dien Minh Commune, Dien Ban District, Quang Nam Province, Central Vietnam, there is a house of bamboo almost a century old.

Songs of earth and heaven

Xoan singing is a kind of performing art, attached to cult of worshipping Hung Kings and performed by farmers growing wet rice in the midland areas, mainly in Phu Tho Province. 

Hanoi Opera House - Luxurious fire escapes of those days

The Hanoi Opera House would be a copy of the Opera Garnier in Paris, though smaller, 2,600 square metres, one-third of the original.

Sai Gon Zoo opens flamingo garden, water park

The Sai Gon Zoo and Botanical Gardens (Sai Gon Zoo) in HCM City’s District 1 on June 1 opened a new flamingo garden, mini water park and eatery area for visitors.  

Quan Chuong - Hanoi's gate of strength

 Quan Chuong is one of the Eastern gates of the earthen fortification that surrounded the Thang Long Citadel. 

Chau Son abbey is a rare jewel

Chau Son Abbey in Ninh Binh Province is a unique architectural structure that was built entirely by the talented hands and ardent love of its priests. 

Tran Quoc - A sacred pagoda of the high society

 Tran Quoc is the name of Hanoi’s oldest and most sacred pagoda. Nearly 1500 years old, it used to receive kings in Buddhist memorial days and host famous Buddhist monks who came here to practice their religion.

Cheo performances held every Saturday night in Hanoi

Traditional folk theater to host performances every Saturday, starting on June 3.

French photographer to open photo exhibition in Da Nang

French photographer Réhahn Croquevielle will open his photo exhibition, The Ageless Beauty photography exhibition at Da Nang's Fine Arts Museum on June 6-18.

Promoting local culture in walking street around Hanoi's Hoan Kiem Lake

Cultures from cities and provinces nationwide will be brought together in Hanoi to perform on the walking street around Hoan Kiem Lake.

French hip-hop group Swaggers to shake Hanoi stage

 Swaggers, an all-female French dance group, will stage two contemporary and hip hop dance shows in Ho Chi Minh City on June 10 and Hanoi on June 11.