Vietnam hosts International Piano Competition
The Vietnam International Piano Competition & Festival aims to become one of the most prestigious piano competitions and cultural events in the country.
17:23, 2024/11/20
Hang Ma Street gears up for festive season
Locals look forward to the holiday season, and Hanoi's Old Quarter is a hive of activity as Christmas preparations get underway.
19:02, 2024/11/18
Vietnamese national costumes are making a comeback
The "Bach Hoa Bo Hanh" or "Parade of Flowers" is a celebration of the Vietnamese national attire, showing young people's love and pride for the nation's cultural heritage.
15:27, 2024/11/16
“Look! It’s Amadeus Vu Tan Dan” workshop - an artistic journey for kids
Children’s art workshops offer a dynamic cultural experience, introducing young participants to the vibrant world of contemporary Vietnamese art.
16:45, 2015/04/07
Devotion Music award winners announced
Young rising star Nguyen Tran Trung Quan won the New Artist and Album of the Year at the Cong Hien (Devotion) Music Awards.
15:13, 2015/04/07
RoK’s traditional paper handicrafts on show in Hanoi
Handicrafts made of the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s traditional paper known as hanji are being showcased in the Hanoi-based RoK Cultural Centre, 49 Nguyen Du street.
11:56, 2015/04/06
Annual cycling tournament marks national reunification day
The best cyclists from 12 teams nationwide will participate in the 27th Ho Chi Minh City Television Cycling Tournament that begins on April 11 in Hanoi.
14:45, 2015/04/05
Belgium helps Vietnam preserve documentary films
The project on restoring and preserving documentary films kept at the National Documentary and Scientific Film Production Studio will be continued with the assistance from the Belgium’s Wallonie - Bruxelles Delegation.
12:49, 2015/04/04
Ho Dynasty Citadel – A world cultural heritage site
The National Tourism Year 2015 themed “Connecting world heritages” is launched on late April 3 in central Thanh Hoa province that houses the Ho Dynasty Citadel, a world cultural heritage site.
14:36, 2015/04/02
Musical show delves into population shifts
A musical show dealing with the fading of tradition as urbanisation approaches will be staged in Hanoi on April 4 and 5.
11:29, 2015/04/01
Vietnamese film wins awards at Fribourg festival
Director Nguyen Hoang Diep`s first feature film, entitled "Dap Canh Giua Khong Trung" (Flapping in the Middle of Nowhere), has won three prizes at the 29th Fribourg International Film Festival.
18:27, 2015/03/31
Third season of House of Cards to be screened in Vietnam
The third season of the American web television drama series House of Cards has just been introduced to Vietnamese audiences.
18:27, 2015/03/31
Book festivals spotlighted nationwide
Books will be the centre of attention through the end of April as a string of events are set to celebrate the 2nd annual Vietnam Book Day (April 21).
19:10, 2015/03/30
Nha Trang city to host the 2015 Miss Universe Vietnam
The Organizing Committee of Miss Universe Vietnam has officially announced the rules and time holding the 2015 Miss Universe Vietnam contest. The competition will take place from April 2 to August 8.
14:50, 2015/03/30
Phu Quoc prison recognised as special national heritage site
The southern province of Kien Giang on March 27 held a ceremony to announce a Prime Minister’s decision recognising Phu Quoc prison in Phu Quoc island district as a special national heritage site.
16:31, 2015/03/28
Ethnic events to welcome IPU 132 Assembly
The Cultural Tourism Village of Vietnamese Ethnic Groups has planned a large number of spectacles to showcase the traditional customs and festivals of the nation’s ethnic minority groups during the 132nd Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly.
16:51, 2015/03/25
Two local designers to compete at Asia fashion designer awards
Chau Chan Hung and Ha Hong Lam, runners-up of Project Runway Vietnam in 2013 and 2014, have been picked by Harper’s Bazaar Vietnam magazine to take part in the Asia New Generation Fashion Designer Awards in Singapore from May 13 to 17.
16:50, 2015/03/25
Exhibitions to mark 40 years since Quang Ngai liberation
Exhibitions on the history of central Quang Ngai province were launched on March 23 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the locality’s liberation (March 24, 1975 – March 24, 2015).
17:40, 2015/03/23
More than 3,000 people participate Olympic Run Day in Hanoi
KTĐT - Deputy PM Vu Duc Dam and Vice Chairman of Hanoi People’s Committee Le Hong Son attended the Olympic Run Day
11:58, 2015/03/22
Bai Choi singing seeks World Heritage status
The Prime Minister has authorised the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to prepare application documents proposing the traditional singing Bai Choi to be declared a piece of World Intangible Cultural Heritage .
11:57, 2015/03/22
Hanoi to host Music Bank World Tour concert
“Music Bank in Hanoi” will be held at the My Dinh National Stadium on March 28.
20:53, 2015/03/20
Youkiza Marionette Theatre to perform in Hanoi
Puppetry lovers in Hanoi will have a chance to enjoy a `Classic Public Performance` by Youkiza Marionette Theatre from Tokyo, Japan, in a special programme scheduled to be held from March 21-23.
10:58, 2015/03/20
Cultural shows set to welcome IPU-132
Spectacular art performances will be held to mark the forthcoming Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU-132), which will begin in Hanoi on March 28, the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism has announced.
14:40, 2015/03/19
Hanoi to celebrate German Film Days
The Goethe Institute will screen three award-winning films of well-known director Hannes Stohr in Hanoi on three consecutive evenings, March 23-25, on the occasion of German Film Days.