Việt Nam News

A rock concert featuring local and Thai bands will take place at the Hanoi Creative City (HCC) on Sunday.

Vietnamologist Daria Mishukova started pursuing Vietnamese studies and language in 1995, when she was a freshman majoring in Oriental Studies at Far Eastern University, Russia. Two years later, she took her first step into Việt Nam.

A dozen children surround Bruno Cerignat, holding hands, singing and laughing as he teaches them a funny English song. 

Emile Rousseau – a French tattoo artist who has been living and working in Hà Nội for two years, will unveil some never-before-seen drawings at his first exhibition, opening tonight at Ke Quán.

Tomorrow, at 6pm, the Goethe Institute will open an exhibition entitled Shape of Round, showcasing new artworks created with a special relief printing technique by artist Phạm Khắc Quang.

Next Thursday, February 16, the Friends of Vietnam Heritage (FVH) will host a lecture and performance on Việt Nam’s Mother Goddess Worship, which has been recognised as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.

A music video featuring breathtaking views of Việt Nam and sweet violin melodies is the result of musician Jmi Ko’s two-year experience of traveling throughout Việt Nam and her seven years of living here.

Indika Saigon will host a music show to celebrate Tết (Lunar New Year) on January 27, or Lunar New Year’s Eve.

Travelling is a common hobby to many people who like changes. To French designer Valerie Cordier, travelling also gives her inspirations in designing.

On Saturday, Savage – the newly opened techno nightclub – will debut its monthy special music event Mosaic Night with the participation of Shekon and Noches.

Families are invited to take a fun journey around the world at the family and kids event “New Year Celebration Around The World”, hosted by the Family Medical Practice Vietnam on Saturday.

Tomorrow, the Hanoi Culture Space will host a roundtable discussion with painter and antique collector Nguyễn Mạnh Đức.

Australian coach Joseph Donnelly is considered a “Buddha” by the Vietnamese women’s rowing team: he trained the team for no money during four years (from 2010 until June 2014) with only reimbursement for airfares and accommodation, but has helped it thrive in regional and world tournaments.

A pop up exhibition featuring works by 15 resident artists will open at Indika Saigon on January 8.

Saigon Acoustic will host a metal concert featuring international rock stars on January 9.

Tomorrow, the Centre for Assistance and Development of Movie Talents (TPD) will present a screening of the movie It’s A Wonderful Life directed by the American director Frank Capra.

The Black Box will host a drama improvisation workshop with Austrian facilitator Julia Fusselberger on Wednesday, January 4, from 7.30 to 10.30pm.

On January 3 and 4, L’Espace will host a charity music night entitled The Trip – A Beautiful Harmony of Love with the participation of junior artists from TV reality shows such as Vieät Nam Idol Kids, The Voice Kids, Dancing with the Star Kids, and Little Hero.