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Traces of ancient Vietnamese found in archaeological relic in Gia Lai

Vietnamese archaeologists have found artifacts in the central province of Gia Lai that belonged to ancient humans about 5,500 years ago.

Brahms Recital with pianist Luu Duc Anh in Hanoi

In continuation with the Liszt Recital 2016, this year, the themed series concert by pianist Luu Duc Anh will continue its 2nd issue with the works of Johannes Brahms on the occasion of the 120th death anniversary of the talented German composer.

Young painter works to inspire love for traditional arts among children

 As a graduate of the Vietnam Fine Arts University, painter Duong Hoang Linh has a deep passion for the traditional arts of his Tay ethic group. 

17 movies released in Vietnam this month

VietNamNet Bridge – Seventeen new movies will be released at local cinemas in November. All are foreign films except for the Vietnamese film “Ms. Ba Saigon”.

Toc Tien wins “Best Asian Artist in Vietnam” title at 2017 MAMA

Singer Toc Tien was granted the “Best Asian Artist in Vietnam” title at the 2017 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) which kicked off at Hoa Binh Theater in Ho Chi Minh City on November 25.

Vietnam musical prodigies bring piano and flute concert to Hanoi

 Two young musical maestros Luu Duc Anh and Nguyen Ly Huong will collaborate to organize Duo-Flute& Piano concert at the French Culture Centre, L’Espace in Hanoi on December 9.

Vu Lam to compete at Mrs Asia International 2017

 Vietnamese representative Vu Lam will compete at Mrs Asia International, to be held in Zhejiang, China, in late November.

Zoom in the initial mural sketches on Hanoi old railway arch spans

 The mural project with the topic of "Hanoi old memories" on Phung Hung Street is on the way to complete.

What's on November 27- December 3

 Events scheduled in Hanoi and HCM City form November 27 through December 3.

Thang Long - Hanoi’s national treasures introduced to the public for the first time

Four groups of national treasures found in Thang Long ancient citadel are on display for the first time at the Hanoi Museum, No. 2 Pham Hung street, Me Tri ward, South Tu Liem district, on the occasion of the Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day.

Hanoi viaduct mural project remains unfinished

 The railway viaduct spans on Phung Hung Street have been left in a mess after an art project to turn it into a canvas was temporarily halted.

Ao dai fashion show on Vietnam’s sea and islands held in Paris

 An Ao dai (long dress) collection designed by Miss Vietnam 2010 Ngoc Han was featured at a fashion show at the Vietnam Sea and Islands – Endless Beauty event at Paris-based UNESCO Headquarters.

Reviving folk art becomes a passion

 Folk art not only provides a modest income for many Vietnamese, it has often been considered a national treasure. However, as modern art styles become popular, the old paintings are starting to fade into the distance.

Student designs winning logo for Belgium-VN ties

 Nguyen Thu Quynh, a fourth-year student in the graphic design department of Hanoi-based University of Industrial Fine Arts, has won the design contest for a logo to celebrate 45 years of diplomatic relations.

Exhibit explores life, career of President Ho Chi Minh

 The extraordinary life and career of President Ho Chí Minh, and his international reputation, is featured in an exhibition that opened yesterday in Hanoi.

Two “book cities” to open in HCM City

 Two “book cities” will open in HCM City’s District 5 and 10, providing millions of books and thousands of stationery items, according to Phuong Nam Cultural Joint-Stock Corporation.

Film festival begins in Da Nang

 Film audiences in the central region will enjoy a week-long film festival screening Vietnam’s best new and old films on the occasion of the 20th Vietnamese Film Festival.

Exhibition “Trio” in Hanoi

The “TRIO” exhibition, presenting artworks created by Le Huu Hieu, Nguyen Van The and Van Trong, will be organized at Vicas Art Studio, 32 Hao Nam, Hanoi from November 17 to December 17.

Four national treasures showcased on Cultural Heritage Day

 The Hanoi Museum on November 23 introduced for the first time four groups of Thang Long – Hanoi national treasures on the occasion of the Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day (November 23).

Comedy Performance “Lend Me a Tenor” in HCM City

The award-winning comedy play “Lend Me a Tenor” by American playwright Ken Ludwig will be performed at 214 – 216 Pasteur, District 3, HCM City on November 24-26 and December 1-3.