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Vietnamese, Indonesian artists join at Hanoi exhibition

Twelve Vietnamese and Indonesian artists are displaying their artworks at an international exhibition on contemporary dialogue at the Crowne Plaza West Hanoi until late this month.

“Ballet with Tchaikovsky and Ravel” back to city stage after August premiere

“Ballet with Tchaikovsky and Ravel” featuring two world-renowned pieces, “Bolero” choreographed by Maurice Béjart and music by Maurice Ravel and “Serenade” choreographed by George Balanchine and music by Piotr Tchaikovsky will come back to HCMC.

Dao Thinh bronze jar – Vietnam’s natural treasure

 VietNamNet Bridge – Dao Thinh bronze jar is one of 104 natural treasures of Vietnam. It is now preserved at the National History Museum in Hanoi.

Hundreds descend on Hanoi for mass ride celebrating Ao Dai

 How wonderfully Hanoian! Hundreds of young cyclists dressed in vintage Ao Dai take to the streets on October 17 with their bikes. As well, 50 artists follow, cycling on old fashioned cyclos.

Bringing ancient melodies to modern times

 Every Sunday night, local residents and tourists in ​Viet Tri city, in the northern province of Phu Tho, lose themselves in melodious folk song at Van Lang Park.

Royal garden – a masterpiece at Hue Citadel

 VietNamNet Bridge - Under the Nguyen kings, beautiful royal gardens were built inside the Hue Citadel. Today, some of them are still well preserved.

Int’l fashion week in Hanoi to feature 23 designers

The Vietnam International Fashion Week (VIFW)) Fall-Winter season will unveil latest creations by 23 local and foreign designers in 20 shows at the National Convention Center in Hanoi from November 1 to 6.

Book street cultivates reading culture in society

 Books need a space in which events honouring reading culture can take place and readers can share their passion for reading while holding direct dialogues with authors.

Scottish bagpiper hits Vietnam on world’s journey

 Ross O’Connell Jennings, a 26-year-old bagpiper from Scotland, will hit Vietnam as the 55th country on his world tour on October 24.

Vietnam’s fine arts during 30 years of renewal

 Since Vietnam began its renewal process in 1986, its fine arts have flourished.

Hanoi ao dai festival in pictures

 The 2016 Hanoi Ao dai (traditional long dress) Festival opened at the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long–Hanoi on the evening of October 14 in the presence of National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan.

Hanoi 100 years ago in photos

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Hanoi Museum is now exhibiting valuable pictures of old Hanoi. 

Vietnam's contestant among top 10 official hot picks: Missosology

 Missosology on October 14 chose Vietnamese representative Nguyen Thi Le Nam Em among its top 10 third Official Hot Picks for Miss Earth 2016.

Hue Imperial Citadel to open at night next summer

 The Hue Imperial Citadel will open to welcome visitors at night from summer next year, said Phan Thanh Hai, Director of Hue Monuments Conservation Centre.

Champa vestiges found in central province

 Remnants of Champa architecture have recently been found in the central province of Binh Dinh, said Nguyen Van Ngoc, Director of the Binh Dinh provincial museum.

Lacquer used to make charity scooter

 Vietnamese craftsmen have applied traditional lacquer techniques to create a unique item – an Italian-brand scooter inlaid with eggshell.

Japanese artists participate in traditional show

 A group of Japanese artists from the Kodo art group will participated in the monthly traditional music show Chuyen Nhac Pho Co.

Vietnamese film screened at Busan film festival

 Director Ngo Thanh Van has brought her most recent film “Tam Cam: The Untold Story” to the 21st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), which runs between October 6 and 15. 

Glimpse of Vien Son harvest festival in Yen Bai province

 As an important occasion for the Dao Do (red Dao) ethnic community in the northern province of Yen Bai, the harvest festival has been preserved for hundreds of years. 

Indian festival of lights to be held in Vietnam

 Diwali, the Indian festival of lights, will be held in Ho Chi Minh City on November 5.