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Anti-corruption caricatures on show

 Hot issues related to corruption were being reflected in a creative new way through drawings, according to Vi Kien Thanh, head of the Fine Arts, Photography and Exhibition Department.

Medicinal herbs of the Dao people

The Dao in Hoanh Bo district, Quang Ninh province, are famous for medicinal herb remedies, particularly herbal baths to cure and prevent diseases. 

Vietnam’s handcrafted chocolate becomes popular

With a great passion for chocolate, Bui Darassamy, a Canadian-Vietnamese has founded Kimmy’s Chocolate brand – traditional handcrafted chocolate from Vietnam.

Vietnamese, Hungarian contemporary paintings on display

 Outstanding contemporary paintings by Vietnamese and Hungarian artists are being showcased at an exhibition that opened in Hanoi on November 23. 

Painter Nguyen Quoc Huy: I forced myself to choose another way

 Despite using traditional lacquer, celebrated Vietnamese painter Nguyen Quoc Huy chose a difficult way, in which he transformed the weakness of lacquer techniques into his strength.

Quest Festival cancelled at last minute

 A popular music and arts festival planned for this weekend was cancelled at the last minute.

Cultural heritage site in Ly Son proves national sovereignty

 Like a museum of sea and islands cultural heritage, Ly Son has a long history and cultural traditions. 

Mekong Delta ethnic costumes, jewelries on display

 A display of costumes and jewelries of ethnic groups in the Mekong Delta is underway in the southern province of Vinh Long.

Painting exhibitions showcase life in Hanoi

 Painter Le Thiet Cuong and Do Minh Duy have curated two different exhibitions depicting life in the capital.

Hanoi set for Vietnamese Cultural Heritage 2018 exhibition

 The Vietnamese Cultural Heritage 2018 exhibition will take place at the Vietnamese Culture and Arts Exhibition Center, 2 Hoa Lu Street, in Hanoi’s Hai Ba Trung district from November 23 to 25.

Young women show off grace besides pure white daisies

 In late autumn when the weather becomes cooler, the pure-white daisies are in full bloom, competing with the graceful young Hanoian women who don pure-white ao dai to create a serenely beautiful picture of the capital city.

Soc Trang boat racing attracts thousands of spectators

 The annual boat race of the Khmer people in the southern province of Soc Trang kicked off on November 21, attracting thousands of spectators from Soc Trang and neighbouring provinces.

Cultural activities to welcome New Year

 A series of cultural activities will take place at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Dong Mo Tourism Area in Son Tay Town, Hanoi, from December 1, 2018 to January 2, 2019, to welcome the New Year 2019.

Festival introduces French cuisine to Vietnamese people

 A French Cuisine Festival, entitled ‘Balade en France’ (Walking in France), will be held on December 1-2 at Hoa Lu Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City.

Vietnam’s treasured cultural heritages to be introduced at Thang Long citadel

 A number of Vietnam’s treasured intangible cultural heritages will be introduced to the public for free at a programme held on November 23 and 24 at Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Hanoi.

Fire dancing festival reenacted in Dien Bien province

 A fire dancing festival is reenacted in Huoi Sau village, Pa Tan commune, Nam Po district, Dien Bien province on November 21, as part of the target programme for cultural development 2018.

Hanoi introduces 13 new heritage items

 As many as 13 national special heritages were introduced to the public for the first time in an exhibition held on November 22 in the Hanoi Museum on the occasion of the Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day (November 23).

Quest Festival returns this week

 Get your dancing shoes and eco-friendly glitter ready, because Quest Festival is back this weekend.

Vietnamese designer opens show in Malaysia

 Designer Do Trinh Hoai Nam has opened a fashion show at the Council of ASEAN Fashion Designers event in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Debussy and de Falla join forces with a world premiere

 The HCMC Ballet and Symphony Orchestra (HBSO) is presenting a program on Thursday, November 29, featuring a world premiere by Spanish composer Iluminada Perez Troya.