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Danish film week returns to Vietnam

The Danish Film Week will make a comeback in the central cities of Hue and Danang from July 5 to 11, introducing an extraordinary selection of contemporary Danish movies.

Nguyen Huy An to hold solo exhibition at Galerie Quynh

“Am sang”, a solo exhibition of Nguyen Huy An, which was inspired by the rich folk and religious traditions of Northern Vietnam, now opens at Galerie Quynh in District 1, HCMC.

 

British and Chinese teams make final preparations before DIFF 2019

Preparations for the display of the teams from Britain and China are almost complete ahead of the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2019 which will take place on June 22.

Kremlin Palace featured on Vietnamese Ao Dai

A Vietnamese Ao dai collection featuring the Kremlin Palace and some other famous examples of Russian architecture have just been introduced in Russia.

Hungarian literary masterpiece reintroduced in Vietnam

The famous Hungarian novel, Stars of Eger by Gardonyi Geza (1863 – 1922), has been released in Vietnam with a new translation and illustrations.

German films come to cities across Vietnam

Children, teenagers and movies buffs will have chance to see exciting and emotional German films at festivals in Hanoi, Hue, Da Nang and HCM City.

Lacquer exhibition inspired by places of worship opens

Eight contemporary artists will showcase lacquer artworks inspired by cửa võng, the decorative door frames at places of worship.

New exhibition of paintings on display at Fine Arts Museum

Three artists' 70 paintings in different media are part of an exhibition being held in the HCM City Fine Arts Museum.

Vietnamese fencer wins Asian championship bronze

Nguyen Tien Nhat has won a bronze medal of the Asian Fencing Championships which is ongoing in Chiba, Japan.

More theatrical plays for teenagers are needed

More theatrical performances have been created for children, but plays for teenagers are needed as well, experts have said.

Top 20 contestants chosen for Model Kid Vietnam 2019

The top 20 candidates aged 5 to 13 have been selected to compete in the semifinal round in Model Kid Viet Nam 2019 which will air on VTV9 Television Channel since July 14.

Dance about Kieu’s Tale returns to Opera House

A contemporary dance based on Truyện Kiều (The Tale of Kieu), the masterpiece by the great poet Nguyen Du, will be restaged at the HCM City Opera House on June 22.

Alexandre Yersin legacy showcased in Nha Trang museum

The Alexandre Yersin Museum is located on the 2nd floor of the Nha Trang Pasteur Institute, which he founded in 1895.

 

European Art of Living exhibition opens in HCM City

The 3rd Eurosphere – European Art of Living exhibition opened on June 14 at the InterContinental Saigon Hotel in HCM City’s District 1.

 

Sydney Opera House blown away by Vietnam Bamboo Circus show

For the first time ever, a contemporary Vietnamese art show has wowed audiences at the prestigious Sydney Opera House.

Artisan Nguyen Ngoc Trong, a golden hand in metal inlaying craft

Nguyen Ngoc Trong is known as the best artisan of metal inlaying craft. He is one of only 4 artisans practicing this craft of the capital city of Hanoi.

 

Cellist discovers healing power of music

Musician Bryan Charles Wilson started his career as a cellist, but a trip to Vietnam opened up a world of musical possibilities for the American.

Designer Hoai Nam to represent Vietnam during ASEAN Week 2019

Vietnamese designer Do Trinh Hoai Nam is to introduce his Ao Dai collection during the ASEAN Fashion Festival which will be held as part of ASEAN Week 2019 in Seoul, the Republic of Korea (RoK) on June 15.

 

Classical music inspires artist to draw

Artist Pham Sinh is displaying his latest works at a exhibition at Ha Noi Fine Arts Association.

Underground dance music festival Epizode 4 to be held in Phu Quoc

Vietnam’s top underground dance music festival returns to Phu Quoc Island again this year, bigger and better than ever.