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Hanoi holds art festival this weekend

The Performing Arts Spring (PAS) Festival 2019 will be held in Hanoi this weekend to create a forum for multicultural art exchanges between art performers in Vietnam and other Southeast Asian nations.

 

Binh Loi Railway Bridge needs preserving: HCM City Department of Culture

The HCMC Department of Culture and Sports on May 20 wrote to the municipal Department of Transport, proposing preserving a section of the Binh Loi railway bridge.

 

Vietnam grabs three gold medals at Thailand Open Track and Field Championships

Vietnam has won three gold medals after the first three days of the 2019 Thailand Open Track and Field Championships, which is taking place at Suphachalasai National Stadium in Bangkok from May 18 to 21.

 

Younhee Park launches new collection at Ha Long bay fashion show

Famous designer Younhee Park from the Republic of Korea recently debuted her latest collection during the Fashion Voyage 2 show which took place in Ha Long bay.

Israeli musicians inspired by traditional Vietnamese music

Two Israeli music producers are releasing an EP inspired by and featuring traditional Vietnamese music.

 

Bac Ha Plateau Festival to take place in early June

The Bac Ha Plateau Festival will take place from May 31 to June 9 in Bac Ha town, the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai.

 

Debut Vogue appearance for Vietnamese model Ha Kino

Vietnamese model Ha Kino appeared both stylish and elegant after being captured participating in Sydney Fashion Week by Vogue.

Singer Ha Linh to take part in China-ASEAN Music Festival 2019

Vietnamese singer Pham Ha Linh is set to perform at the China-ASEAN Music Festival 2019 which is scheduled to take place between May 28 and June 3 in Nanning, China.

 

New shows for children hit the stage

Theatres in Hanoi are busy launching new shows ahead of International Children's Day on June 1 and the upcoming summer holidays. This season's offerings are diverse and exciting as theatres continue to invest in quality programming.

Exhibition to gather big names of Vietnamese art

An exhibition of veteran artists representing different styles of Vietnamese fine arts will open from May 30 to June 15 in Hanoi.

Temple worships meritorious mandarin under Le dynasty

Temple of Bui Cam Ho, a meritorious mandarin under the Early Le dynasty is located in Hong Linh town, Ha Tinh province. It was recognised as a national historical and cultural relic site in 1992.

 

Korean artists set to showcase lacquer artworks in Hanoi

The Korean Ottchil Art 2019 exhibition will be held at the VICAS Center for Assistance and Development of Contemporary Arts (VICAS Art Studio) in Hanoi’s Dong Da District from May 23 to June 23.

 

Carnival stirs up pedestrian street in Hanoi

Impressive street art performances by international artists with splendid and brightly coloured costumes have stirred up the pedestrian street in Hanoi on May 19.

 

President Ho Chi Minh portrait in posters

Around 60 posters, the majority of which are original prints, are on display at the Hanoi-based Ho Chi Minh Museum.

Rachmaninov and Beethoven set to combine and please

The HCMC Ballet, Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO) will present a program featuring Rachmaninov’s Second Piano Concerto and Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony at the Saigon Opera House on Sunday, May 26.

 

Hue Traditional Craft Festival 2019 offers attendants exciting moments

Hue Traditional Craft Festival 2019, taking place in seven days from April 26, attracted both locals and tourists.

Indonesian choir wins international contest in Hoi An

The Vocalista Angels Yason Christy Pranowo choir from Indonesia won the top prize at the sixth Vietnam International Choir Competition which took place in Hoi An city in the central province of Quang Nam from May 15-19.

 

Hello Kitty park project to be started in Hanoi

A ceremony was held in Hanoi on May 19 to announce the implementation of Sanrio Hello Kitty World Hanoi by BRG project - the first entertainment complex by the group in Southeast Asia.

 

Photo exhibition boasts beauty of central Vietnam

A total of 118 photos highlighting the beauty of the land and people in Vietnam’s north central region are being displayed at an exhibition which opened in Vinh city, Nghe An province, on May 17.

 

After 7 decades, To Hoai’s 'Diary of a cricket’ still wins hearts around the world

In 1941, ‘Diary of a cricket’ was published for the first time and immediately aroused a strong interest in young readers.