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“Yen’s Life” to be screened at 5th ASEAN film festival

A Vietnamese film entitled Yen’s Life directed by Dinh Tuan Vu will be screened during the fifth ASEAN film festival in the Prague, the Czech Republic. 

10th Hue Festival slated for April 2018

 The 10th Hue Festival, held by the central province of Thua Thien-Hue, will take place in April 2018, the provincial People’s Committee announced on September 1.

Bunny lantern sets Vietnamese record

 Vietnam’s Book of Records, Vietkings, has recognised the Bunny-Enjoying-Moonlight lantern on the square of Vincom Mega Mall Times City as the biggest of its kind in Vietnam.

Vietnamese films screened on Indian national TV

 Vietnamese movies are being screened on India’s national TV channel Doordarshan, for the first time, from September 1-4.

Vietnam Comics Day 2016 to be held in Hanoi

The annual Vietnam Comics Day will be held by the Comicola community in Hanoi on September 11 to celebrate the comic authors in Vietnam and create a platform for comic lovers.

Discover the remaining gate of Thang Long Citadel

VietNamNet Bridge - Located in Dong Xuan ward, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi, O Quan Chuong is the only remaining gate of the ancient Thang Long citadel.

Mid-Autumn Festival 2016 – The Culture of Bac Lieu

 The Mid-autumn festival is coming to the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology with the program to explore the culture of Bac Lieu province.

The truth about the special brick of President Ho in Paris

Many Vietnamese people know the verse "With a red brick, Uncle Ho fights against the frosty winter" by poet Che Lan Vien, describing the time in Paris of President Ho. However, most of them do not know about the special brick mentioned in the verse.

Classical concert with two artists from France

Graduating from prestigious conservatories, violist Pham Vu Thien Bao and pianist Tran Ngoc Nguyen Trinh will meet violinist Nguyen Trong Binh for an exceptional concert in Hanoi on September 20.

Tran Anh Hung to premiere "Eternité" in September

 Popular Vietnamese French movie director Tran Anh Hung will mark his return after six years by premiering "Eternité" at cinemas in Vietnam from September 9, Vietnamplus reports.

German Film Festival 2016 to be held in five cities

 The 7th German Film Festival in Vietnam will be held in Hanoi, Hai Phong,Hue, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City from September 8 -25.

Mask festivals to take place in Hanoi, Saigon in September

 Major mask festivals will be organized in Hanoi on September 4 and HCMC on September 10 to welcome the Mid-Autumn Festival, which falls on the 15th day of the eighth month in lunar calendar.

Le Cat Trong Ly to release music project “The Nameless Universe”

"The nameless universe" is the newest musical project of Le Cat Trong Ly – a talented singer-songwriter, which will be introduced at L'Espace, Hanoi on September 17-18. 

American and Vietnamese artists to perform in “Improvisation” show

Vietnamese artist Vu Nhat Tan and American cellist Peter Jacobson will perform together in an interactive musical event on September 3 in Hanoi.

Film Screening “Gus petit oiseau, grand voyage” and “Hippocrates”

French animation “Gus petit oiseau, grand voyage” and movie "Hippocrates" will be screened at L'Espace, Hanioi on September 4.

Hoi An icon - Japanese Bridge - slated for eighth restoration

After seven restorations, Chua Cau, also known as the Japanese Bridge or Lai Vien Kieu, in the ancient town of Hoi An, Quang Nam province has fallen into disrepair. It could collapse without an 8th restoration.

Fermin Muguruza & DJ TXAKO to perform in Hanoi

Fermin MUGURUZA is one of the most influential and charismatic artists in the Basque musical scene. In the past 20 years he has played in almost every corner of the world, now for the first time in Hanoi.

Hanoi Opera House, a temple of art

 Nestled in the heart of Vietnam’s capital city, the Hanoi Opera House is an ideal venue for top-notch performances.

Film Screening “Astérix – Le domaine des Dieux” and “Mea Culpa”

Two French films “Astérix – Le domaine des Dieux” and “Mea Culpa” will be screened at L'Espace, 24 Trang Tien, Hanoi on August 28.

Dance show helps contestants lose weight

 A television show that encourages overweight people to develop a love of dancing will air on Vietnam Television (VTV) this Sunday (August 28).