Việt Nam News

In her first art exhibition, Metamorphosis, in Hà Nội, the teenage artist uses Vietnamese traditional materials, but repurposed to create pieces representing the youthful and energetic spirit of a GenZ creator.

As the Mid-Autumn Festival fast approaches, mask and toy makers are working hard to make sure children get their treats. In one village on the outskirts of Hà Nội, many households specialise in making masks and toys specifically for festivals.

The second edition of a painting contest honouring Vietnamese cultural heritage will be launched at the beginning of September.

An art tourism map of Đà Lạt, a resort city in the Central Highlands province of Lâm Đồng, was launched on August 29 to serve visitors and local residents’ demand.

A series of cultural activities and art shows will be organised in HCM City to celebrate the 79th anniversary of National Day (September 2, 1945-2024)

Ngon Garden Restaurant at 70 Nguyễn Du Street is a popular destination for Hanoians and people from surrounding provinces.

According to the organisers, the festival’s activities will transport children to realms of dreams, magical narratives and future aspirations. In doing so, they will play a vital role in shaping Vietnamese character and safeguarding our cherished national cultural identity.

Nearly 200 archive documents and photos on the central city from the past and now are on display at an exhibition – From Hàn River estuary to liveable Đà Nẵng City – at the city’s administration centre.

Artist Sophie Trịnh has her first solo exhibition at the Việt Nam Fine Arts Association Exhibition Hall.

The central province of Thừa Thiên – Huế will organise a wide range of exciting sports, recreational, and entertainment activities, and diversify tourism products to attract visitors during this year's National Day holiday, which will last from August 31 to September 3.

The highlight of the week is the art programme 'Passionate Date Night' on the evening of September 1 in Mộc Châu District, along with a street parade involving 200 artisans and actors performing folk songs, dances and playing traditional musical instruments of different ethnic groups in the district.

The exhibition entitled Dialogue with Ukiyo-e Paintings aims to introduce visitors to the interaction between Vietnamese and Japanese traditional fine arts.

A ten-minute documentary by the Việt Nam News multi-media team about the home where President Hồ Chí Minh lived and worked in the last 15 years of his life has won a prize at the National Press Awards.

A paragliding festival will be held in the northern mountainous province of Yên Bái’s Mù Cang Chải District from September 1-3, featuring pilots from across the country.

The exhibition features over 60 artefacts crafted from gold and silver during the 17th and 18th centuries. Many of these remarkable objects are on public display for the first time.

With a unique perspective from an expat shaped by living many years here, Jesse brings a whimsical and fresh approach to writing about daily life in Việt Nam, filtered through his charming and humorous lens.

Many cultural and arts activities to celebrate the beauty of áo dài (Vietnamese long dress) and the 70th anniversary of Hà Nội’s Liberation Day (October 10, 1954 - 2024) will be held within Hà Nội Tourism Áo Dài Festival 2024.

One thing I adore about living in Hà Nội is the rapid spread of information. The virality of content here surpasses anything I've experienced elsewhere. The grapevine is endless, the rumour mill perpetually churning.