When opera lovers ask New York’s Carnegie Hall for souvenir concert programmes, they’re not usually interested in Maria Callas or Joan Sutherland. More often than not, the name they request is Florence Foster Jenkins, an American socialite who only appeared at the legendary venue once, and couldn’t hold a note.

A TV show featuring young actors in national theatre on Vĩnh Long Television’s THVL1 channel is attracting audiences in the Cửu Long (Mekong) River Delta region.

Pianist Phó An My will perform the Gió show at Công Nhân (Worker) Theatre on October 29. The show is a combination of piano pieces and Vietnamese chèo (traditional opera).

After a month of thorough preparation, Con Đường Di Sản or the Heritage Path tourist railway carriage began its first journey, carrying 24 tourists on board on Monday.

Polish - American director Matt Dworzańczyk has just published his latest documentary on a traditional love market in a remote area in the north of Việt Nam on Youtube. The work has attracted more than 8,600 views since its launch on August 2nd.

 Four golden prizes were awarded to young finalists at the 1^st Tài Tử Music Festival for Children, called Búp Sen Vàng (Golden Lotus), which ended last Sunday at HCM City’s District 5 Cultural Centre.  

The Government has approved a project to preserve and promote the literature and art of ethnic minorities.

Hundreds of plastic balls being transported on a motorbike crossing Long Biên Bridge in Hà Nội. — VNS Photo Việt Thanh

The Infinity artwork by Lê Thanh Tùng will be a highlight at a show of contemporary art to be held on August 19 in Hà Nội.