A festival took place in Hà Nội yesterday with an aim to promote the values of culture diversity and the indigenous knowledge of ethnic minorities in Việt Nam.

A Kurdish Iraqi film depicting the ordeal of a Yazidi girl taken hostage by the Islamic State jihadist group won best feature at the Dubai International Film Festival on Wednesday.

Kenneth Lonergan’s tender family drama Manchester by the Sea scored the most nominations on Wednesday for the Screen Actors Guild Awards, seen as a major bellwether for the Oscars.

The choir and soloists from the HCM City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO) will perform at the “Dreaming on Christmas Eve” concert at the Opera House on December 18.

The second ASEAN Graphic Art Competition ended yesterday with a solemn awarding ceremony and an exhibtion showcasing the best entries in downtown Hà Nội.

A woman carrying her baby crosses a stream in Lỗ Sơn Commune, Tân Lạc District, the northern province of Hòa Bình. – VNS Photo Việt Thanh

Tourists to Hà Nội have a new destination to discover local culture and beauty: the traditional áo dài (Long Robe) space at 18 Âu Cơ Street, Tây Hồ District.

An outdoor concert performance and carnival will spark the year-end celebration event at ancient town of Hội An’s Sculpture Park on the eve, the city’s Culture and Sports Centre said.

The National Television Festival 2016 from December 21 to 24 in Lào Cai Province will feature the best television works of the year, photo exhibitions, talk shows and conferences.