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Model Kid Viet Nam 2019 contest promotes children's clothing

Children aged 5 to 13 are encouraged to participate in Model Kid Viet Nam 2019, which was launched in HCM City last weekend.

Construction engineer pursues love for Bolero music

Thanh Quang Minh is a construction engineer in HCM City, but that hasn't dampened his passion for bolero music.

Exhibition on old sports equipment used by champs in HCM City

The first exhibition of equipment used by Vietnamese sports champions opened on Friday (May 31) on HCM City’s Nguyen Hue Street.

AMPA Education to be sole distributor of Alfred Music books

Asia Music & Performing Arts Education has just announced that it will become the sole translator and distributor of globally reputable music teaching books exclusively published by Alfred Music, the world's leading music publisher.

All music 'comes together' in jazz, says famed guitarist

Guitarist Bill Frisell, widely known as one of the most versatile players in jazz history, performed for the first time in Vietnam at the "Bill Frisell: Summer of Guitar" concert last Sunday (May 26) in HCM City.

Travel firms offer promotions for summer tours

Travel firms have launched a variety of tours as the busy summer travel season begins.

Thien Ha – new tourist destination in Ninh Binh

Tourism has become a spearhead economic industry in the northern province of Ninh Binh, which boasts many alluring destinations, now including Thien Ha cave. The hidden cave has recently been discover

Ancient pagoda in Hung Yen

Nom pagoda (or ‘Linh Thong Co Tu’) was built under Later Le dynasty (1533 to 1789). Located in Hung Yen province, the pagoda attracts many visitors for its ancient architecture and antiques inside.

 

Exhibition shows Hanoi through eyes of children

An exhibition of sketes by children aged 6-13 will be held from June 1-7 in Hanoi.

 

Biggest water park in Hanoi to open in June

Thanh Ha Water Park in Ha Dong District, the biggest waterpark in Ha Noi, will be inaugurated on June 10.

Bringing traditional music to Vietnam's youth

Music researcher Nguyen Quang Long speaks with reporter Bui Quynh Hoa about his dream to make xam (blind busker’s singing) and other traditional Vietnamese music more accessible for young people.

Contemporary concert features new works by int’l and Vietnamese composers

A contemporary music concert introducing new works by international and Vietnamese composers will take place at Manzi Art Space on Sunday.

Masterchef Australia 2010 winner set for Vietnam visit

Adam Liaw, the winner of the 2010 version of Masterchef Australia, will be in Hanoi on June 1-3 to introduce Australian gastronomy as part of the “Taste of Australia 2019” and “ASEAN now” programmes.

 

Vietnam welcomes 7.3 million foreign tourists in Jan-May period

Close to 7.3 million foreign tourists visited Vietnam in the first five months of 2019, up 8.8 percent against the same period last year.

 

Workshop on traditional toys to open at The Factory

A workshop on tò he - small, colourful figurines made from glutinous rice powder, and traditional art will be held at The Factory Contemporary Arts Centre on June 9.

Inspirational Israeli documentary to be screened

A free screening of the Israeli documentary film I'm Fat will be held on June 3 as part of the 10th European-Vietnam Documentary Film Festival.

1950s comedy staged in contemporary expressionist style

LucTeam, the first private professional drama troupe in Hanoi, will stage the comedy Quẫn (Insanity) tonight, May 30, at L’Espace.

New state-owned troupe offers water puppet shows

The Đất Võ Water Puppet Troupe of Quy Nhon City, Bình Định Province is offering performances of new, quality shows for people living in remote or rural areas who have limited entertainment choices.

German techno DJ to perform at The Observatory

Berlin-based techno DJ Oliver Deutschmann will perform at the monthly concert of Heart Beat, a Sai Gon-based underground music community, at The Observatory on June 7.

Suoi Tien Theme Park set for annual Southern Fruit Festival

Owners of orchards and farmers from 19 localities in the southern region will showcase hundreds of varieties of fruits at the Southern Fruit Festival to be held from June 1 to August 31 at the Suoi Tien Theme Park in HCM City.