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Miniatures of world landmarks lit up in HCM City

Miniatures of world landmarks are lit up with colorful lights at the Light Festival 2019 in District 7, HCMC.

 

Dam Sen Park set to put on multiple events to celebrate Reunification Day

In celebration of Vietnam’s Reunification Day (April 30) and International Labor Day (May 1), Dam Sen Park in HCMC is organizing many exciting events under the theme “Dam Sen - Converging Quintessence” from April 27 to May 1, 2019.

 

Thua Thien-Hue, Japan cooperate in heritage conservation

The Hue Monuments Conservation Centre and the Waseda University of Japan reviewed their joint research on cultural, historical and ecological features, potential and special values of the Nguyen dynasty’s royal tombs at a recent meeting.

 

Events marking Liberation Day open in Hanoi

A series of activities marking the 44th anniversary of the Liberation Day (April 30) and the 133rd May Day (May 1) kicked off at the Centre for Thang Long Heritage Conversation in Hanoi on April 25.

 

Cannes’s Palme d'Or nominee to be screened in Vietnam

Korean thriller Parasite, which will compete for the Palme d'Or at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival, will be screened in Vietnam in June.

 

Gold laminating and gilding in Kieu Ky village

Many may know how gilded products are made, but few know that there’s a tiny material used for such sophisticated artworks, which can be only made in an outskirt village of Hanoi.

 

Quang Binh welcomes UNESCO status for Bai Choi singing

A ceremony was held in Dong Hoi city, Quang Binh, on April 24 to receive a certificate from UNESCO recognising Bai Choi singing as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

 

Exhibition honours local fashion makers in Hanoi

An exhibition on the fashion industry opened in Hanoi to showcase, celebrate and support local designers and makers, as well as sustainable fashion brands.

 

Top culture official orders inspection of damaged painting

Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Ngoc Thien has ordered agencies to inspect the preservation of a national treasure lacquer painting by painter Nguyen Gia Trí (1908-1993).

 

FVH to host intimate art talk and movie night in Hanoi this weekend

The Friends of Vietnam Heritage (FVH) will host a talk with installation artist Dang Thi Khue on Saturday at the artist’s home.

 

Ha Nam celebrates Doi Son Pagoda Festival

Visitors to Doi Son commune in the northern province of Ha Nam this week will have the chance to enjoy the Long Doi Son Pagoda Festival that pays tribute to those who had made significant contributions to the country.

 

Art exhibition features works by French, Vietnamese artists

An art exhibition titled “Nhua cay van chay” (The Sap Still Runs) opened at Millennium Masteri Building in Ho Chi Minh City on April 24, featuring works by Freddy Nadolny Poustochkine of France and Truong Cong Tung of Vietnam.

 

Taste of Australia to take place in May

The Embassy and Consulate General of Australia in Vietnam announced their plans to host the fourth edition of the Taste of Australia programme at a ceremony in Ho Chi Minh City on April 23.

 

Vietnamese, Indian experts complete upgrade of towers at My Son Sanctuary

After three years of renovations, Vietnamese and Indian experts have completed the upgrade of Towers K and H – rare buildings that have remained as part of the complex of temples at My Son Sanctuary in the central province of Quang Nam.

 

Festival honouring wet rice held in Quang Ngai

The central province of Quang Ngai has organised a festival in Mo Duc district to honour the wet rice.

Cherry blossom festival makes Vietnam record

The Vietnam Record Association and the Vietnam Records Organisation (VietKings) granted a record certificate to the Advanced International JSC (AIC) in recognition of the company’s Japanese cherry blossom festival in Hanoi on April 23.

 

Foreign traditional crafts a contributor to success of Hue festival

The biennial Hue Traditional Craft Festival has established itself as a big economic and cultural event thanks to the display of unique traditional crafts of not only Vietnam but also other countries.

 

Female artist to showcase sculptural collection at Vin Gallery

Artist Nguyen Thuy Hang will present her “Dew Drips, Smog Seeps” sculptural collection at Vin Gallery in District 2, HCMC from April 26 to June 14.

 

Kärcher helps preserve cultural sites in Vietnam

As part of its cultural sponsoring, the German company Kärcher cleaned the southern main gateway of the former imperial city of Hue in March 2019.

 

International magicians to perform in HCM City

Dozens of magicians from Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, India, China, Japan, the Philippines, the U.S., Iran, South Korea and Vietnam will perform at the International Magic Festival 2019 at the HCMC Youth Cultural House this weekend.