Leon Lê’s new film brings historic Sài Gòn to Toronto spotlight

After his acclaimed debut Song Lang, director Leon Lê returns with Ky Nam Inn, a 35mm cinematic ode to post-war Saigon. Set to premiere at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival, the film marks the long-awaited comeback of actress Đỗ Hải Yến and a reunion of familiar creative forces.

Việt Nam Culture Day helps strengthen cultural bonds

The highlight of the event was a concert by artists from the Việt Nam National Academy of Music, featuring traditional Vietnamese instruments such as đàn bầu (monochord zither), t’rưng (a traditional bamboo xylophone used by the Gia Rai and Bà Nà ethnic groups in the Central Highlands), and sáo trúc (bamboo flute). Folk songs from Việt Nam’s three regions were also performed, offering a culturally rich musical experience.

HCM City develops new tourism products

HCM City has a great opportunity to develop tourism with rich and diverse resources following its merger with Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu and Bình Dương provinces, the city tourism authority said.

Vietnamese circus wins two international awards

At the IDOL 2025 World Circus Arts Festival in Moscow from July 17 to 20, Việt Nam’s Lotus Swing performance, staged by four female artists from the Việt Nam Circus Federation, was awarded the Special Prize.

Việt Nam wins big at Asian Architecture and Hospitality Awards

Việt Nam's hotels and destinations gained regional spotlight at the 2025 Asia Architecture Design Awards (AADA) and Asia Hospitality Awards (AHA), hosted for the first time in tandem by the Asia Awards Organisation (AAO) in Seoul, the Republic of Korea (RoK).

Little swans, big ballet dreams

With a desire to make classical ballet more accessible to young performers, the Art Playground Centre has brought fresh energy to the classic Swan Lake, with dancers as young as four and up to 12 years old taking the stage. Behind every graceful move lies a world of laughter, hard work and dreams taking flight.

Đồng Nai promotes cultural heritage of the S'Tiêng

The Đồng Nai Province Tourism Association is working with the S’tiêng Ethnic Cultural Conservation Area to create new tourism products to preserve and promote cultural heritage of the S'tiêng ethnic minority.

Vietnamese contemporary arts detailed in lecture series

The series, titled Những Nẻo Đường Nghệ Thuật (Artistic Pathways), will be held periodically by the Vietnam Museum of Fine Arts. Each session serves as a unique stop on the artistic map, where the public can listen, engage in dialogue and experience the spirit of creativity through the artists' own stories.

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