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Temple of Literature Complex to undergo renovations

Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam will undergo a major renovation and restoration. Built in the 11th century, it now becomes one of the country’s top destinations, rich with history and culture.

 

Lam Kinh citadel in Thanh Hoa province

Located in the central province of Thanh Hoa, Lam Kinh Citadel, a special national relic, quietly reflects on its existence of almost six centuries.

 

Lacquer masterpiece damaged by improper cleaning: experts

A lacquer painting by master Painter Nguyen Gia Tri (1908-1993) – known as a national treasure – was damaged by improper cleaning carried out by a lacquer painter.

American Center offers workshop on music therapy for veterans

The American Center in Hanoi will hold a workshop on music and dance therapy for Vietnamese veterans from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 7.

 

Events in Hanoi this weekend

The weekend events calendar is packed with arts performances, live music, exhibitions and blockbuster theater shows and here are our recommendations.

Dien Bien Phu victory to be re-enacted through circus art

The Vietnam Circus Federation will host a circus show re-enacting the Dien Bien Phu battlefield in Hanoi on May 5 to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the victory.

 

Festival honours essence of craft villages

A festival that runs from April 26 to May 2 in Thua Thien-Hue province has honoured the essence of Vietnam’s craft villages and contributed to preserving and promoting traditional values.

 

Poets keep Cham culture alive

In the world of Vietnamese literature, ethnic minority poets occupy a special place. The Voice of Vietnam will introduce four Cham poets whose works in both Cham and Vietnamese have added richness to Vietnamese poetry.

 

Giang brothers challenge cold weather with balancing act

Giang Quoc Co and Giang Quoc Nghiep performed their head-balancing act in minus 10 degrees in Canada.

 

Austrian jazz duo to perform in Vietnam

Trumpeter Dominik Fuss and pianist Jorg Leichtfried from Austria will hold a jazz concert at Binh Minh Jazz Club in Hanoi on May 5 and another at Sax n’ Art Jazz Club in HCMC on May 7.

 

Photographer wins third prize at UK contest

Photographer Viet Van from Labour newspaper has become the only representative of Vietnam to win a prize in the Street Food category of the Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year 2019 in the UK.

 

Italian techno producer to perform at The Observatory

Italian techno producer Serena Butler will perform at The Observatory on May 10. Photo from the organiser’s Facebook page

 

HCM City Dragonfly Theatre to stage new play

The HCM City Dragonfly Theatre will stage a new play The Best Laid Plans on May 17-18 and 23-24. Photo from the organiser’s Facebook page

Famous actor and scriptwriter passes away

Vietnamese actor and scriptwriter Le Bình, who made his fame with the role of a Southern farmer in the 1997 TV series Đất Phương Nam (The Southern Land), died on Wednesday morning at the age of 66.

 

Ho Chi Minh City marks Reunification Day with fireworks

Firework displays took place in Ho Chi Minh City on the evening of April 30 to mark the 44th anniversary of Southern Liberation and National Reunification.

 

Hue Festival 2019 full of cultural activities for all the family

The ongoing Hue Traditional Craft Festival 2019 has become a popular attraction among both local people and tourists. The festival features a wide range of cultural activities that are perfect for all ages.

Ba Duong Noi kite flying festival

The annual kite flying festival of Ba Duong Noi village in Hanoi’s outlying district of Dan Phuong is held on the fifteenth day of the third lunar month.

 

Norwegian artist cherishes dream of creating links with Vietnam

As Norway’s modern artist that has mastered a modern and flexible language of painting, drawing and prints, Henrik Placht has an extremely strong connection with Vietnam and is dreaming big for this beautiful country.

 

Vietnam’s three largest cities to host European Literature Days 2019

Readers can join over 50 activities which include book presentations, readings, workshops, exhibitions, films, among others.

Vietnamese cuisine attracts ASEAN friends in Malaysia

Vietnamese dishes were served to people from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) members during an event held in Malaysia on April 29.