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Reviving Hue’s heritage: Artist celebrates tradition on canvas

Hue artist Vo Thanh Than has unveiled Mong Anh (Dream Images), an art exhibition inspired by the traditions and folk culture of Vietnam’s former imperial city.

Kon Tum to host culture, tourism festival next month

A series of activities promoting the culture and heritage of ethnic minority groups in the Central Highlands region will be held in Kon Tum Province next month.

Cho Lach flower festival to be held in Ben Tre in January

From January 8 to January 12, 2025, the Cho Lach Flower and Ornamental Festival will officially take place.

Wildlife protection exhibition on buses launched in Hanoi

Wildlife exhibitions will start next month on buses in Hanoi, six years after the idea was first floated.

US pop rock band Imagine Dragons to perform at VinFuture Prize 2024

Grammy award-winning band Imagine Dragons will perform at the awards ceremony of VinFuture Prize 2024, scheduled to take place at the Ho Guom Opera House in Hanoi on December 6.

Five artists showcase the vibrancy of Vietnamese lacquer art in "Companionship"

From feminine grace to daily life and cultural nostalgia, "Companionship" showcases the diverse artistry of Vietnamese lacquer masters.

World-renowned pianists to perform at Ho Guom Opera House

The duo of world-class concerts on December 8 and 9 promises classical music lovers an unforgettable musical experience, as these performances will deliver captivating and superb artistry.

City museum opens Le Ba Dang art space

The HCM City Fine Arts Museum has launched an art space to honour renowned artist Le Ba Dang (1921-2015), who made a great contribution to Vietnamese art and achieved great success in France and other countries in Europe.

Hozo Super Fest 2024 to open in HCM City

A three-day music gala called HOZO Super Fest 2024 will open on Nguyễn Huệ Pedestrian Street in HCM City on December 13.

62-year-old photographer captures 10,000 stunning photos of the sun

For over a decade, Hoang Thi Bich Thao has used her iPhone to photograph the sun, producing 10,000 images that reflect her deep emotions and spread positivity despite battling Parkinson’s disease.

Vietnam hosts Buddhist art exhibition ahead of UN Vesak Day 2025

The exhibition “Illuminating the Way of Life” brings together 51 Buddhist-themed artworks, providing an artistic lens into Vietnam’s cultural and spiritual heritage.

60 nations unite through cuisine at Hanoi’s Culinary Festival

Hanoi Pho and Nam Dinh Pho, recently recognized as National Intangible Cultural Heritage by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, will be showcased at the "International Culinary Festival 2024".

Vienna Chamber Orchestra under Hồ Gươm Opera spotlight

The concerts are part of the theatre’s Musical Seasons 2024-25 art programme, a series of concerts, ballet and opera performances.

Traditional craft meets modern art in exhibition of northwest women

Portraits of Northwest Vietnam’s unsung heroines take center stage in a unique art exhibition blending photography with do paper.

Cutting-edge weaponry showcased at Vietnam Defense Expo 2024

From December 19–22, Hanoi’s Gia Lam Airport will host a large-scale international defense exhibition, welcoming visitors of all ages for 1.5 days.

Exhibition marks 80 years of Vietnam People’s Army through fine arts

The Vietnam Military History Museum has opened a fine arts exhibition featuring 200 works honoring the nation’s armed forces and revolutionary history.

Italian soloists to perform at City Opera House

Soloists from the Young Musicians European Orchestra (YMEO), the Orchestra Senzaspine and Orchestra Giovanile Scarlatti of Italy will perform compositions by great Italian composers at the Ho Chi Minh City Opera House on November 17.

Korean cellist to perform Dvorak music at Opera House

Cellist Kang Ji Seoung from South Korea will perform Czech composer Antonin Dvorak’s concerto at the HCM City Opera House on November 9.

Fine arts museum to receive painting by exiled king

The Vietnam Fine Arts Museum is about to receive a painting titled “Hillsides in Deli Ibrahim (Algiers)” by Ham Nghi, an exiled Vietnamese king, on November 12.

Artist displays paintings created from natural materials

The exhibition Đất (Earth) displays nearly 50 paintings mostly created over the past three years, including 15 large paintings measuring 4.2m by 2.1m.