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New books reveal daily moments in wartime

A four-volume series titled "Wartime Diaries" has been released by the Writers' Association Publishing House and "Forever Twenty Fund" to mark the 45th Liberation and Reunification Day on April 30.

US students learn about wartime UXO issues in Vietnam

  VietNamNet Bridge – A delegation from the US’s Salisbury University learned about wartime unexploded ordnance (UXO) and landmine-related issues in Vietnam in Hanoi on January 7.

Hanoi to host second-hand book festival this weekend

Book lovers will have a chance to buy rare second-hand books at a special festival to be held in the capital this weekend.

VN during the wartime in Slovakian journalist's photos

 VietNamNet Bridge – Photos and lyrics about Vietnam during the Vietnam War by Miro Tuleja, Slovakian journalist and photographer, will be on display at the “Memory of the Future” exhibition, which will open at 16 Ly Thuong Kiet, Hanoi on November 4.

Art & Entertainment News Headlines 8/3

Hue Festival to feature 60 art troupes; Indie film focuses on father and son; Concert features Korean talents; TV film spotlights national defense; HCMC exhibition honours southern wartime women

Vietnam in the wartime through a German photographer’s lens

 VietNamNet Bridge – Coming to Vietnam in 1960-1970, photographer Bill Thomas Hardt recorded the brutal scenes of war.

In pictures: Vietnamese Ao Dai during wartime

 VietNamNet Bridge - Ho Chi Minh City’s War Remnants Museum has launched an exhibition tracing the history of Vietnam’s iconic long dress--Ao Dai, during wartime.

Holland Village takes shape in HCM City

The Consulate General of the Netherlands has inaugurated its 2013 Holland Village at District 1’s September 23 Park, marking the 40th anniversary of Vietnam-Dutch diplomatic ties.

Men struggle with societal pressures too

 VietNamNet Bridge – Some Vietnamese men say they are "jealous" that Vietnamese women have two days to be honoured, Mar 8 and October 20, while there are no holidays devoted to men.

Con Dao prison honored as special national relic

VietNamNet Bridge - Under the brutal regime in Con Dao prison, about 20,000 Vietnamese patriots sacrificed. This is also where the Hero of the Armed Forces--Vo Thi Sau, was executed at the age of 19.

Wartime scrap reborn as works of art

 VietNamNet Bridge – Visitors to an exhibition that opened in Ha Noi on Monday praised the way Vietnamese people had used optimism, creativity and ingenuity during hard times to transform scrap metal from weapons into objects

Pham Duy’s additional 21 songs allowed for circulation in Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge – The Performing Arts Agency has released a decision on licensing 21 more songs of famous songwriter Pham Duy in Vietnam.