Sovereignty show opens
An exhibition showcasing maps and documents proving Việt Nam’s sovereignty over the Hoàng Sa (Paracel) and Trường Sa (Spratly) archipelagos opens today in this province’s Mỹ Tho City.
Lý Sơn festival honours sailors
Residents of the An Vĩnh Commune on the island of Lý Sơn in central Quảng Ngãi Province held a festival to honour fallen sailors. The sailors who were the island natives gave their lives to safeguard the country’s maritime sovereignty over the Hoàng Sa (Paracel) and Trường Sa (Spratly) archipelagos.
VN Fashion Week
Talented designer Nguyễn Công Trí’s latest collection, called Lúa (Rice), will open Việt Nam International Week 2016 at the Gem Centre in HCM City tonight.
The wisdom of renowed Trần dynasty identities honoured
TThe humane military thoughts of renowned figures and generals in the Trần Dynasty (1225-1400) were the content of a recent talk jointly held by the Institute of Military Humanities and Social Sciences and Nam Định Province’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
5th Southern Cake Festival attracts 18,000 visitors
The 5th Traditional Southern Cake Festival attracted 18,000 visitors from April 15 to 19 in Cần Thơ, the largest city in the Mekong Delta.
Vietnamese actors head to China for shows
Việt Nam Drama Theatre will perform two stage works in China’s Zheng Zhou and Le Yang cities, at the invitation of the He Nan Culture Association on April 21-27.
Nha Trang named one of best Viet Nam beaches
Nha Trang named one of best beaches in Việt Nam
Traveller’s Note: Y Ty called a well-kept secret travel destination
Y Tý named one of best-kept secrets in Asia travel
Presidential rooms in Independence Palace open
Presidential rooms in Independence Palace open for tourists
First international standard racetrack opens in Long An
First international standard racetrack opens in Long An
Cherry blossom festival comes to Đồng Nai
Cherry blossom festival this weekend
Local lowdown: Design competition to kick off direct flights to Auckland
Launch of “New Zealand-New Horizon 2016” competition to kick off direct flights
Young musicians, actors dominate HTV Awards nomination list
Young musicians and actors are spending their time, talent and skills in quality productions that are expected to win them new achievements at this year’s HTV Awards.
Đức Tuấn releases special DVD of VN patriotic songs
Pop and semi-classical singer Đức Tuấn has released a special DVD featuring some favourite patriotic songs from many Vietnamese generations.
Dancing in the desert dunes of Bình Thuận Province’s ’Sahara’
My native place has never lacked sunshine. You could even say that it has had more of it than needed.
Book Day boosts reading
Thousands of people of all ages have attended various activities at the Third Book Day held in downtown Hà Nội starting on Wednesday.
STEEPED IN TRADITION
Songwriter to perform new songs at solo concert
Mai Khôi will sing 13 of the songs she wrote in different genres, such as folk blues, funky jazz and Latin pop style. She will be accompanied by guitarist Linh Nguyễn at the concert.
Exhibition focuses on soldiers’ wives
After four years of preparation, sculptor Thái Nhật Minh will unveil his latest artworks at his third solo exhibition Soldier – Soldier’s Wife that will be opened on Saturday, April 23, at Vietnam Fine Arts Museum.
FVH presents movie The Guava House
On Thursday, April 28, the Friends of Vietnam Heritage will host a movie screening presenting the Mùa Ổi (The Guava House) by director Đặng Nhật Minh at Hanoi Cinematheque, 22A Hai Bà Trưng Street.
