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A place for all seasons

Ninh Bình is one of the most spectacular places on earth to visit. 

Ly Son Island cultural sites deteriorate

Some cultural and historic sites in Ly Son Island in the central province of Quang Ngai have severely deteriorated.

Vietnamese film wins Cannes Film Fest prize

Hãy Thức Tỉnh và Sẵn Sàng, or Stay Awake, Be Ready by Pham Thien An won the best short film in the Director’s Fortnight section of Cannes Film Festival 2019.

Vietnamese designers accused of plagiarism

A Vietnamese designer has been accused of copying a design of famous Israeli fashion designer Lior Charch.

 

The Third Wife film producers fined for script violation

The producers of the international award-winning Vietnamese film The Third Wife have been fined VND50 million (USD2,173) for ‘script violations’.

Da Nang International Fireworks Festival 2019 to open June 1st

The Danang International Fireworks Festival 2019 will open on June 1st, involving eight firework teams from Russia, Brazil, Belgium, Finland, Italy, England, China, and the host Vietnam. 

Vietnam’s culture introduced at Czech multiethnic festival

Vietnamese people living in the Czech Republic brought renowned Vietnamese songs to a festival of ethnic minority groups which was held in Ustecky province on May 24.

 

Vietnamese culinary culture introduced in Moscow

Vietnam’s culinary culture festival opened at the Hanoi-Moscow complex (Incentra) in Moscow on May 24 as a highlight of the Vietnam Year in Russia and Russia Year in Vietnam 2019.

 

19th century church's architectural details, foundation should be preserved during renovation

The foundation and architectural details of Bùi Chu Church should be preserved during its renovation, the Nam Định Culture, Sports and Tourism Department has said.

 

Get ahead, get a hat!

They are a true symbol of Vietnam. The iconic conical hat has been worn by local people for generations. And many tourists can be spotted around the country sporting this traditional Vietnamese headwear. 

Vietnamese folk music finds its way to Beijing Modern Music Festival

A Vietnamese musical piece, Four Symphonic Pictures from Vietnamese Folk Songs, has been played at the Beijing Modern Music Festival.

 

French architecture buildings in Ho Chi Minh City

There are a number of French architecture buildings dating back hundreds of years in Ho Chi Minh City. Take a glance at some of them.

 

Myriad of cultural activities run at Thang Long Imperial Citadel

A programme offering a series of traditional cultural activities began at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Hanoi on May 24 to celebrate the Doan Ngo festival and International Children’s Day (June 1).

 

Nguyen Dynasty cannon found in Da Nang

The Da Nang Museum has received a bronze cannon dating back to the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945), the museum’s Director Huynh Dinh Quoc Thien said on May 24.

 

Breaking the mould with Nguyen The Hung

Nguyen The Hung is a familiar name for Vietnamese contemporary fine arts lovers, thanks to his attention to detail.

Co-founder of Manzi Art Space: Joining hands to develop Vietnam’s fine art market

More than 2,000 artworks have been sold over the past five years under the ‘Art for You’ programme, which is co-organised by the Manzi Art Space and art studio Work Room Four. 

Emergence of colourful flowers in Hanoi mark arrival of summer

The last weeks of May have seen streets throughout Hanoi become decorated with the bright purple tones of giant crape myrtles, a sea of yellow golden shower flowers, and the shining red colour of red flamboyant flower.

Children gather in Hoi An for international festival

Eight art troupes from different countries will participate in the International Children’s Festival in the ancient town of Hoi An, the central province of Quang Nam.

Vietnam's Lan Anh to compete for Miss Tourism Worldwide title

Pham Lan Anh, Vietnamese representative at Miss Tourism Worldwide 2019, has departed for Croatia to compete in the grand finale of the pageant which is scheduled to take place on June 1.

Hanoi, Hoi An among Eid Al Fitr holiday ideas to get you packing

It’s that time of the year again when UAE residents make those last-minute travel plans to jet off for the Eid Al Fitr holidays.