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.
22:09, 2025/01/17
Hanoi kicks off the Spring Calligraphy Festival in celebration of Lunar New Year
The annual cultural event will welcome locals and visitors alike from now until February 9, 2025, offering a delightful experience in celebration of the Lunar New 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.
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.
14:39, 2015/03/19
Young musicians come together for street music event
Music lovers in Hanoi can attend a street music event entitled, "The Unlimited", which will be held on March 20 from 6pm onwards.
13:22, 2015/03/18
Largest Nom script dictionary released
A dictionary of Nom scripts – the Chinese character-based Vietnamese script that was widely used between the 15th and 19th centuries – was introduced to the public on March 16.
14:41, 2015/03/17
Hanoi to organize 4th international puppetry festival in October
According to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the 4th international puppetry festival to be held in Hanoi from October 10 to 16 will attract to the participation of 15 puppet troupes from different countries.
14:49, 2015/03/16
Nation honours Francophone Day
Vietnam will once again honour the French language through a film festival and concerts to celebrate International Francophone Day, which falls on March 20.
21:41, 2015/03/14
Organising national celebrations safely, solemnly and economically
The holding of important anniversary celebrations in 2015 must be safe, solemn and economical, Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam stressed during a meeting of the National Committee for organising celebrations of major anniversaries in 2014-2015 on March 13.
14:37, 2015/03/13
Culture sector to remove foreign objects at relic sites
The culture ministry is focusing on removing foreign-style objects from relic sites across the country, said Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Dang Thi Bich Lien at a press conference on March 12.
14:36, 2015/03/13
Singaporean conductor to perform in Vietnam
Singaporean conductor Kah Chun Wong will perform at concerts held by the Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra in Hanoi on the nights of March 20 and 21.
17:11, 2015/03/12
Vietnam Fall-Winter 2015 Fashion Week to be launched
The Vietnam Fall-Winter 2015 Fashion Week is scheduled to take place this week in Hanoi, featuring 18 designers in evening shows from March 12-15.