Sharpening young voices

For almost a decade, Chèo 48h project has attracted hundreds of young people to learn vocal art forms like xẩm (blind busker's singing), quan họ (love duet singing), chèo (traditional singing) and chầu văn (ceremonial singing).

Hidden gem in Hà Giang faces challenges in tourism development

Yên Minh, one of the four mountainous districts in the northern province of Hà Giang, possesses beautiful natural landscapes along with rich and unique cultural heritage treasures. In the district, there are 16 ethnic groups living together, each with its own cultural identity.

The art of laughter

The art uses very few props and is understood through the artists’ facial expressions and gestures. The shows aim to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the diplomatic tie between the two countries.

Central city introduces tourism market data

Vice chairman of the city’s tourism department, Nguyễn Xuân Bình, said the Index, which plans to launch in the second quarter of this year, will help the city’s tourism reviewing its service and businesses performance in mapping out a sustainable solution for the hospitality industry in the future.

Living better with nature

Paco ethnic group is using natural resources to create jobs and boost tourism in a sustainable way.

European Literature Days opens in Hà Nội

Thierry Vergon, director of the French Institute in Hà Nội and president of EUNIC, said that with the variety of works from 13 European countries, readers would discover works, authors, and characters they love.

US veteran promotes arts to link peace and heal the wound

David Thomas, founder Indochina Arts Partnership and an US artist and American War veteran, paid a special visit to Việt Nam during his journeys in Đà Nẵng, Hà Nội and destination in central Việt Nam in April of 2023.

Asian film festival opens with celebrities in attendance

Among the well-known faces were South Korean film actress, director and screenwriter Moon Sori, Vietnamese actress Như Quỳnh, Vietnamese director Phan Đăng Di, and Vice President Communications, Asia Pacific Motion Picture Association Stephen Jenner.

Vietnamese blockbuster hits 200 billion đồng in two weeks

Independent data site Box Office Vietnam reports that as of May 7, the new box office hit Lật Mặt 6: Tấm Vé Định Mệnh (Face Off 6: The Ticket of Destiny) by filmmaker Lý Hải had earned over VNĐ200 billion after two weeks in theatres.

Large ceramic mural depicts Việt Nam-German friendship

The 25m long piece, a design by artist Nguyễn Thu Thủy and her team at the Tân Hà Nội Company, has created on the wall of the water park with theme Tình Hữu nghị Việt – Đức (Việt Nam-Germany Friendship).

Modern twist

The conical hat is a national symbol of Việt Nam. One artisan in Hà Nội has put a new spin on this iconic headwear, paving the way for artisans who are struggling to maintain the craft.

Sài Gòn Zoo offers reading space for children

The Sài Gòn Zoo and Botanical Garden and its partner, Trẻ (Youth) Publishing House, are working to  offer a reading area, helping to spread the reading habbit among children this summer.

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