Việt Nam News reporter Nguyễn Bình spoke with Hiếu about his first time performing solo in the Giselle ballet at Hà Nội Opera House

The HCM City Theatre Association and its partners are working to release a series of books on cải lương (reformed opera), a traditional genre of southern theatre which began in the early 1920s in the Cửu Long (Mekong) River Delta region.

The exhibition of Ando's lacquer paintings not only celebrates the cultural exchange between Hội An and Japan but also emphasizes the enduring power of art in fostering mutual understanding and friendship between nations.

Vietnamese actress and director Hồng Ánh is a juror at the 6th ASEAN International Films Festival (AIFFA) in Sarawak, Malaysia from August 2 to 4.

With a total area of over 9,000sq.m and a capacity of up to 3,400 tonnes of water, the Lotte World Hanoi Aquarium boasts the largest curved acrylic tank in Southeast Asia (18 x 5.8m) and the largest touch tank in Việt Nam (with a capacity of 90 tonnes of water), making it the largest indoor aquarium in the capital city.

HCM City’s District 5 is launching a video contest called “Ăn Ngon Quận 5” (Delicious Food in District 5) to introduce local outstanding dishes to the public and attract tourists.

Young Vietnamese artists are presenting a YouTube show highlighting the culture and traditional crafts of the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta.

The Autumn Festival, from July to September, will have 12 events including a fine art exhibition, an Áo Dài festival, traditional boat racing on the Hương River, and a photography competition.