Walking tours in Tokyo’s Jimbocho celebrate print culture

From October to December, three experts will take turns giving seminars under the theme of “What Kind of Town is Jimbocho? A Story of Antiquarian Books and Publishing” at Kudan-Kaikan Terrace in the ward, explaining the town’s history as well as the publishing and bookstore industries.

Ceramic exhibition celebrates Hà Nội's Liberation Day

An exhibition of ceramic products and relevant images themed Soul of the Earth kicked off in Bát Tràng pottery village in Hà Nội on October 8 as part of the activities to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Capital Liberation Day (October 10, 1954 - 2024).

German Film Awards winner opens Kinofest in Hà Nội

Kinofest is the Goethe-Institute's annual film festival in Southeast Asia dedicated to contemporary German cinema. It will take place from October 10 to November 30 and will show nine films in Hà Nội, central Thừa Thiên-Huế Province, HCM City and southern Bình Dương Province.

Pride and patriotism: the ‘expat’ view

Patriotism is not about saying my country is better than yours, it’s about saying “I love my country” and when your country is Vietnam, there’s a lot to love.

Network to connect ASEAN Heritage Parks in Việt Nam

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE) is developing a network to connect ASEAN Heritage Parks (AHPs) in Việt Nam, as part of activities in implementing the National Biodiversity Strategy to 2030, with a vision for 2050.

Cần Thơ offers free traditional music classes

The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta city of Cần Thơ is offering traditional music classes for residents and tourists as part of the city’s project to preserve and promote its intangible cultural heritage by 2025.

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