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Art show commemorates President Ho Chi Minh’s birthday

The Culture newspaper will host an art show commemorating President Ho Chi Minh’s birthday (May 19, 1890 - 2019) at Hanoi’s Opera House on May 19.

“Destination–Vietnam” exhibition highlights Vietnam-Russia cultural ties

A historical document exhibition themed “Destination – Vietnam” kicked off at the Russian State Archive of Literature and Art (RGALI) in Moscow on May 15.

A bird's-eye view of Hoi An gives romantic outlook

The historic town of Hoi An regularly impresses local and foreign visitors with its unique culture, tradition, and beauty, as well as the peaceful life that local people lead. 

Impressive lotus paintings on display for UN Day of Vesak 2019 celebrations

A lotus painting exhibition was held as one of the cultural activities to celebrate the 16th UN Day of Vesak 2019 at Tam Chuc pagoda in the northern province of Ha Nam. 

Int’l, local DJs to perform at Ravolution Music Festival

Dozens of international and local DJs will perform at the Ravolution Music Festival 2019 in District 2 on May 25.

Treasures of Red River Delta to go on display in Russia

An exhibition of antiques representing the different civilisations of Vietnam will be held at the Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg from May 17 to September 22.

 

International Choir Competition begins in Hoi An

The sixth Vietnam International Choir Competition kicked off in Hoi An city in the central province of Quang Nam on May 15, drawing nearly 1,000 artists from 10 countries and territories.

 

Oanh Phi Phi showcases large installations at The Factory

Artist Oanh Phi Phi is displaying two of her large sculptural installations at an exhibition at The Factory Contemporary Arts Centre in HCMC.

 

First Piano House competition in Vietnam

Piano House International is collaborating with Asia Music & Performing Arts Education to introduce the International Piano Competition - Your Road to Carnegie Hall for the first time in Vietnam.

 

Ninh Binh Museum ideal destination for history lovers

Ninh Binh Museum in the northern province of the same name is an ideal destination for tourists who are fond of historic relics and stories.

 

Classical opera heads back to the 13th century

The Viet Nam Tuong (classical opera) Theatre will perform a new work entitled Nhân Huệ Vương on Friday as part of the National Tuong Festival at Lam Son Theatre, Thanh Hoa Province.

Exploring unique one-pillar pagoda in HCM City

The one-pillar pagoda in HCM City features unique Buddhist architecture that is reminiscent of the famous pagoda located in Hanoi.

Vietnam’s northwest region enters pouring-water season

Terraced fields in Vietnam’s northwest region are entering pouring-water season this May, when farmers make the water run into their fields to start a new rice crop, bringing an awe-inspiring vista to the fields.

 

More than 1,000 artists to partake in Vietnam - Laos cultural exchange

The culture, sports and tourism festival between ethnic minority groups in Vietnam - Laos border areas is scheduled to take place in A Luoi district, Thua Thien - Hue province, on May 17-19.

 

Thu Thao crowned Miss Beauty Vietnam International 2019

Le Thu Thao of Vung Tau city was announced as the winner of the Miss Beauty Vietnam International 2019 pageant during the grand finale which was recently held in Taiwan (China).

Korean designer Younhee Park to debut collection in Ha Long Bay

Famous designer Younhee Park of the Republic of Korea is about to introduce her latest collection during the Fashion Voyage 2 show which will be held in Ha Long Bay on May 18.

Rare documentary about President Ho to be broadcast

A documentary portraying President Ho Chi Minh’s personality and revolutionary career made by French director Gerard Guillaume (1931-2015) will be broadcast in Vietnam for the first time today.

Hoi An to limit tourist access to 400-year-old Cau Bridge

 Facing the possible collapse of the 400-year-old Cau Bridge, Quang Nam  authorities have announced they will soon put a limit on the number of visitors touring the site.

 

Fish worshipping festival in Nha Trang

A fish worshipping festival took place in the central province of Khanh Hoa on May 15 as part of National Tourism Year 2019 and the ninth Nha Trang-Khanh Hoa Sea Festival.

 

Lotus blossoms in Hue

With the arrival of summer, visitors to Hue City have the opportunity to see the natural and pure beauty of lotus flowers in full bloom.