A glimpse of the 24K gold Lunar New Year 2025 Snake Mascot
As the Year of the Snake draws near in 2025, this revered creature takes on a special significance, symbolizing prosperity, smooth transitions and success for the coming year.
21:20, 2025/01/14
Hanoi revives historic Tet traditions in Duong Lam Ancient Village
Travelers are invited to experience the charm of Vietnam's ancient Tet celebrations in the picturesque village of Duong Lam on the outskirts of Hanoi.
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.
09:45, 2015/11/19
Lan Phuong nominated ambassador of Japan’s Okinoshima island
Vietnamese actress Lan Phuong has been nominated by Japan to become the ambassador of Okinoshima Island during her recent visit to Japan.
09:45, 2015/11/19
Concert to gather choirs from 15 countries
A choral concert “Sing For Joy – Vui Ca” will take place in Hanoi Opera House on November 28, featuring eight choirs with 150 members aged from 6-60 years old, from 15 countries all over the world.
15:04, 2015/11/17
Mekong Delta Culture and Tourism Week kicks off in Hanoi
In response to the National Tourism Year 2016 held in Kien Giang province, Mekong Delta Culture and Tourism Week was organised on November 16 at the Vietnam Exhibition Centre for Culture and Arts (No 2 Hoa Lu street).
09:45, 2015/11/17
Major music festival to ring in New Year
Following the success of a major music festival early this year, Tiger Remix will come back in January to ring in the New Year 2016.
13:55, 2015/11/16
2015 Japan Festival opens in Ho Chi Minh City
The 2015 Japan Festival kicked off in Ho Chi Minh City on November 13.
17:05, 2015/11/13
Da Nang to set off virtual fireworks
Da Nang will host a virtual fireworks competition next year as a biennial event, which will alternate with the Da Nang International Fireworks Competition.
14:49, 2015/11/12
Luala street concert to return to Hanoi after one-year hiatus
Luala street concert, which is popular with Hanoi music lovers, will make its comeback every Sunday from November 15 – December 13 at 61 Ly Thai To street after a one-year hiatus.
09:30, 2015/11/12
15-volume manga on autism released
A prize-winning manga on autism by Japanese author Keiko Tobe has just been released in Vietnamese by Kim Dong Publishing House.
13:40, 2015/11/10
Prof. Vu Khieu receives Hungary’s Knight Cross Order
Prof. Vu Khieu, a senior researcher of Vietnam, has been honoured with the Hungary Order of Merit Knight Cross for his lifetime contributions to fostering the friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and Hungary.
10:37, 2015/11/10
Cambodia cultural week fosters bilateral ties
Taking place in Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta province of Soc Trang from November 8-14, a Cambodia culture week is offering an opportunity to both nations to stimulate their traditional bond.
17:01, 2015/11/09
Vietnam, French artists stage Carmen
Leading artists of the HCM City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO) and France`s La Fabrique Opera performed the popular French opera Carmen on November 8.
17:00, 2015/11/09
German-directed play to be on stage in Hanoi
German director Dominik Gunther will collaborate with the Youth Theatre in Hanoi to introduce the play “Fisherman and a Golden Fish” to Vietnamese and German theatre-goers, the theatre announced recently.
19:01, 2015/11/08
Folk songs of the San Chi
The San Chi have developed a rich cultural tradition with various types of folk arts. “Sinh ca” is a type of call and response singing that has been preserved and promoted in their everyday life for generations.
13:11, 2015/11/07
ASEAN Roadshow travels through Republic of Korea
The “ASEAN Roadshow” is taking place in the Republic of Korea (RoK) from November 5-11 to increase Koreans’ understanding of ASEAN member countries’ culture and tourism.
10:27, 2015/11/06
Light art to illuminate national museum
The Vietnam Fine Arts Museum will be lit up splendidly during a light art performance by German trio The Core on November 13 and 14.
17:35, 2015/11/05
Leading German violinist to perform at Nov.6 concert
The Ho Chi Minh City Conservatory of Music will host “A German night” concert on November 6 featuring one of the leading German violinists, Dr. Felix Olschofka, and Korean pianist Dr. Eun Young Joo.
10:04, 2015/11/05
Bac Lieu hosts national cai luong competition
The national cai luong (reformed opera) competition opens in Bac Lieu city on November 6.
21:13, 2015/11/04
Latin American film week begins in Hanoi next week
The third Latin American Film Week will last from November 11-14 with the screening of nine films from nine Latin American countries.
10:23, 2015/11/04
Russian edition of “Tale of Kieu” to hit the shelves
The bilingual Vietnamese-Russian edition of “Truyen Kieu” (The tale of Kieu), an 18th century poetic masterpiece by Nguyen Du, will make its first debut in Hanoi on November 6 to mark the poet’s 250th birth anniversary (1766-2016).
22:09, 2015/11/03
Vietnamese artists win prizes at New Zealand photo competition
Three Vietnamese artists have won prizes in several photo categories at the first ROYGBIV International Color Awards, which is held by the TZ International Photography and Art Community, New Zealand.