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Concert honours Vietnamese composers

The concert features the Việt Nam National Symphony and Orchestra (VNSO) playing pieces by renowned composers Đỗ Hồng Quân, Trần Mạnh Hùng, the late Đỗ Dũng, PQ Phan and emerging musician Phó Đức Hoàng.

Free Vietnamese language programme launched in UK

A free on-line Vietnamese language programme for children of Overseas Vietnamese in the UK was launched virtually on June 9 with the participation of lecturers from the University of Languages and International Studies (ILIS under the Vietnam National University, Hanoi) and about 200 students across the European country.

Photos of Trường Sa displayed in Hải Phòng city

The Hải Phòng Journalists' Association in collaboration with the Hải Phòng Press Photography Club hosted a special event on June 8 to mark the reception of a national flag from Trường Sa (Spratly) archipelago and launch a photo exhibition featuring the archipelago.

HCM City theme park honours winners of Fruit Sculpture Art, Green Unity Campaign contests

Winners of the Fruit Sculpture Art Contest and the Green Unity Campaign Contest organised by the Suối Tiên Theme Park in HCM City’s District 9 received their awards at a ceremony on June 9. The competitions are a highlight of the park’s annual Southern Fruit Festival held from June 1 to August 31 this year.

Award-winning composer and pianist debuts in Việt Nam

Two concerts will be held at one of Việt Nam’s most significant UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Việt Nam's first musical film premieres in Paris

Việt Nam's first musical movie Đóa Hoa Mong Manh (A Fragile Flower) by producer - director Mai Thu Huyền premiered in Paris on June 7 evening.

Over 600 people join mass yoga performance in Bình Thuận

More than 600 yoga instructors, practitioners, and enthusiasts from Bình Thuận and neighbouring localities gathered in the central province’s Phan Thiết City on June 9 morning for a large-scale yoga performance celebrating the 10th International Day of Yoga.

New books promote reading among children during summer

Vietnamese publishing houses have released new book series on different topics to encourage children to read during the summer holiday.

Photo contest promotes tourism in Lâm Đồng

The Tây Nguyên (Central Highlands) province of Lâm Đồng and its people are the themes of a photo contest launched by the HCM City Photography Association this week.

Đà Nẵng’s first walking street opens

Enhancing knee health: exploring the link between meniscal injuries and knee osteoarthritis

I aim to shed light on a crucial aspect of knee health that often affects our target demographic of professional expatriates aged between 30-60, including diplomats, entrepreneurs and business leaders: the intricate relationship between meniscal injuries and knee osteoarthritis.

Đồng Tháp revives mat night market to attract tourists

The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Đồng Tháp has revived and developed the night market of the Định Yên sedge mat weaving village, also known as the “ghost” market, as a unique tourism product to lure tourists.

World-famous ballet Swan Lake to be performed at Opera House

Swan Lake was composed by Tchaikovsky in 1875 and has retained its power and popularity ever since. It is still performed regularly by major ballet troupes across the globe even today.

Film industry – door to promote tourism

Mother Goddess Worship cultural programme launched at Women's Museum

A cultural experience programme celebrating the ancient tradition of Mother Goddess Worship has been launched at the Vietnamese Women's Museum to showcase mediums performing the spirit possession rituals.

International Yoga Star Championship closes in Malaysia

Shathi School of Yoga from Malaysia won the first prize in the teams category, Yoga Sống Khỏe Hà Nội won the runner-up team title and Global Yoga Wellness Summit from Malaysia won the third prize.

French-Vietnamese fireworks show sparks at Đà Nẵng Fest

Team Đà Nẵng-Việt Nam and France’s Arteventia had a breathtaking display at the opening of the Đà Nẵng International Fireworks Festival 2024 above the Hàn River on June 8.

Nation mapped out with lotus pots in Đồng Tháp

A map of Việt Nam made from 5,000 lotus pots is now on display in Cao Lãnh City of Đồng Tháp Province.

Bread winners

This bread is really worth a bite… as its shaped like a crocodile! People are snapping them up at 7.7 Bakery in District 11’s Lý Thường Kiệt Street. They also make bread shaped like other animals. So get you dough out and head down to buy an animal loaf!

Vietnamese blockbuster to hit international screens

Vietnamese blockbuster Lật mặt 7: Một điều ước (Face off 7: One Wish) will be screened internationally starting June 14, its producer had said. It will be shown in North America, Europe and Australia, becoming the first Vietnamese film to premiere in three continents.