Colourful festival to bring Hải Phòng culture to light
The fifth Red Flamboyant Festival will take place from May 6 to 8 in Hải Phòng City, the People’s Committee of the city announced at a press conference yesterday.
‘Vietnamese Oscar’ film winners announced
The movie Trúng Số (Jackpot), based on the true story of Lành, a lottery ticket seller in the southern Đồng Tháp Province, was granted the ‘Vietnamese Oscar’ Golden Kite award for feature movie at a glittery award ceremony last night in Hà Nội.
Province considers building resort in marine reserve
The People’s Committee of Khánh Hòa Province is considering the construction of a marine eco-reserve resort in a protected marine reserve.
Concert, dance performance to praise the motherland
A concert, opera and dance performance praisingViệt Nam will take place at Bến Thành Theatre in HCM City on Saturday (April 23).
Traditional VN lacquer painting show in Hà Nội
A cultural programme entitled Chuyện sơn mài Việt Nam (The story of Vietnamese lacquer painting) was held at Kim Ngân Temple, 42-44 Hàng Bạc Street last weekend.
Vietnamese-American author wins Pulitzer
Vietnamese-American Nguyễn Thanh Việt has won the Pulitzer Prize 2016 for his novel titled The Sympathizer.
German FAM trips come to Đà Nẵng
Over 200 representatives from travel agencies in Germany started a familiarisation (FAM) trip surveying tourist destinations services in Đà Nẵng, including Ngũ Hành Sơn (Marble Mountain), Linh Ứng Pagoda and various beaches.
Vietnamese student wins opera contest with Hungarian song
Surpassing 150 competitors, Ninh Đức Hoàng Long, a Vietnamese student, won the top prize at the ninth Simandy Jozsef International Singing Competition in Hungary early this month. He spoke with Culture Vulture about his passion for opera.
Khâu Vai love market culture- tourism week celebrates Hà Giang culture
Khâu Vai love market culture- tourism week celebrates Hà Giang culture will be held in Mèo Vạc District from May 1-3.
Ancient citadel to be preserved
A detailed plan to preserve and develop the Thăng Long Citadel complex in downtown Hà Nội was officially announced yesterday at the site.
Carnival Hạ Long to feature stage show this year
A massive stage performance will be the highlight of the annual Carnival Hạ Long 2016 which is scheduled to take place on April 30 at 8pm at October 30 Square in Hạ Long City.
NW unite for regional tourism
Managers, experts and travel businesses sit together to discuss the plan to develop tourism in northwestern region.
First contest for public-sculpture design launched
The first-ever contest for designing sculptures and architectural symbols for public places has been launched for Vietnamese citizens.
Central city to build first community book centre
The central city will start construction of its first public book park for the community in An Hoà living quarter in Sơn Trà peninsula in May.
Haunting images of Hà Nội go on display
The France-based photographer, who has ties with Việt Nam that date back to the early 1990s, recently introduced a collection of 30 photos that illuminate Hà Nội and Huế at night in the Hanoi 18h/6h Hue 18h/6h exhibition.
Lý Sơn Island attracts 3,000 tourists over long weekend
More than 3,000 tourists visited the island Lý Sơn district, 30km off the coast of the central province over three days of vacation.
To the market
To the market
Nam Định Province museum receives valuable antiques
Several precious antiques were presented to the local museum in the northern province of Nam Định on April 14.
Deputy PM urges Oc Eo site plan
Deputy PM Vũ Đức Đam has assigned local authorities of An Giang Province the task of making a master plan for the special national relic archaeological site Óc Eo-Ba Thê.
Archaeological excavation begins at Hồ Citadel
The excavation of a 14th century citadel in the central province of Thanh Hóa kicked off yesterday.
