Behold the unique collection of snake lacquer statues
Step into Vietnamese tradition and craftsmanship with the enchanting “Thach Ong Xa” collection of lacquered statues in celebration of the Year of the Snake, 2025.
21:28, 2025/01/13
Young voices celebrate and preserve Hanoi’s cultural heritage
The "Voice of Heritage" finale celebrated Hanoi's cultural soul as 14 student teams passionately brought the city's rich history to life.
22:29, 2025/01/01
Hanoi celebrates New Year 2025 with art exhibitions
Art exhibitions are a great way to hang out during Hanoi's New Year celebrations.
11:38, 2024/12/31
Countdown events and fireworks to welcome New Year 2025 in Hanoi
With the New Year just around the corner, let The Hanoi Times take you on a tour of the most exciting celebrations taking place in Hanoi!
14:24, 2015/10/31
Documentary on Vietnamese AO victim named in Oscars’ shortlist
‘Chau, Beyond the Lines’, a documentary on Vietnamese Agent Orange (AO) victims, directed by Courtney Marsh, has been listed as of top 10 documentary short subject contenders for the 88th Academy Award.
14:24, 2015/10/31
Phan Dang Di to serve on jury of Stockholm film fest
The organizing board of the 26th edition of the Stockholm International Film Festival set for November 9-17 has extended an invitation to young director Phan Dang Di to serve as a jury member.
15:43, 2015/10/30
Thai culture introduced in Vietnam
Thai expatriates in Hanoi and locals on October 27 enjoyed one of the biggest traditional Thai festivals in the capital city.
10:50, 2015/10/30
Traditional sacred animals on display in Hanoi
Approximately 100 artefacts related to traditional sacred animals will be on display at the Vietnam National Museum of History in Hanoi from October 28 – February 2016.
14:03, 2015/10/28
Vietnamese Culture Day held in Italy
The Embassy of Vietnam in Italy and the Association of Students of Vietnam in Italy have co-organised a “Day of Vietnamese Culture” in the central city of Cassino.
18:10, 2015/10/27
Canon Photomarathon Hanoi 2015’s winners announced
Trinh Trung Dung won a ticket to the Photo Clinic in Japan as he grabbed a grand prize of Canon PhotoMarathon 2015 in Hanoi for his photo in the “Motherly love” category on October 25.
15:58, 2015/10/26
Vietnam puppets take on popular tales
A troupe from the Vietnam Puppetry Theatre is in the French cities of Lyon and Le Revest-les-Eaux to perform with water puppetry the classic fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen.
12:00, 2015/10/24
Japanese earthquake-devastated region to be featured in photos
The Vietnam Fine Arts Museum will host a photo exhibition on natural landscapes and cultural activities in Tohoku taken by Japanese photographers.
20:56, 2015/10/23
Vietnam to attend 26th Singapore Int’l Film Festival
Vietnam will send two films to the 26th Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) scheduled for November 26 to December 6.
15:38, 2015/10/23
Hanoi to host Handicraft and photo exhibition of Panama
A Panama handicraft and photo exhibition in Vietnam will be held at the National Library of Vietnam, 31 Trang Thi, Hanoi from October 26-30.
10:30, 2015/10/23
Marathoners to race in Lang Co
Over 500 Vietnamese and international runners are expected to take part in the first Laguna Lang Co Marathon races on October 24-25.
16:48, 2015/10/22
Cambodia, Thai culture introduced to Vietnamese people
A Cambodia culture week is slated to take place in southern Ho Chi Minh City and Soc Trang province from November 8-14, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) announced on October 21.
08:34, 2015/10/22
Trade center possible be converted to a museum
An international conference with the theme The new roles played by museums in culture, communication and creativity was kicked off on October 20 at the Goethe Institute in Hanoi.
16:44, 2015/10/21
Hoi An village to put silk on show
Hoi An Silk Village will join the International Silk Forum at Hangzhou, China with world-famous silk enterprises and brands from Brazil, Italy, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, India, Thailand and mainland China on October 22-23.
08:36, 2015/10/21
Film about ‘steadfast tin soldier' wins hearts
Lua Thien Nhan, a moving film about a boy, is being screened at Ngoc Khanh and Tan Son Nhat theatres in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, respectively, since October 15.
10:31, 2015/10/20
Vietnam attends Global Gathering Festival in Busan
Vietnam left a strong impression at the 10th Global Gathering Festival recently held at the Songsanghyeon Square in Busan city, the Republic of Korea.
22:44, 2015/10/19
Anoa becomes Vietnam Tourism Ambassador to France
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has designated Anoa Suzanne Dussol, President and CEO of An Hoa Tourism Company as Vietnam Tourism Ambassador to France.
22:43, 2015/10/19
Budapest Operetta to perform at Opera House
The Budapest Operetta and Musical Theatre and Vietnamese violinist Hoang Tuan Cuong will perform a night of classics at the Hanoi Opera House on October 22.
15:07, 2015/10/19
Vietnam joins Asian Culture and Culinary Festival in Ukraine
Vietnam’s traditional culture, cuisine and handicrafts were introduced to an international audience at the Asian Culture and Culinary Festival in Kiev, Ukraine on October 18.
15:01, 2015/10/19
Vietnam Day makes impression at Milan Expo 2015
Traditional music performances during the Vietnam Day at the Expo Milan 2015 in Italy on October 17 have made impression on guests and visitors.