Creative and funny guide book for expats to explore Hà Nội

Containing hundreds of hilarious comic drawings and jokes about Hanoian culture, people, destinations, food and drinks, The Hanoi Digest is a new kind of guidebook. It blends specialist local knowledge with humour and interesting facts on every page.

Japanese artists bring laughter to Vietnamese audiences

Local audiences for the first time have seen the Japanese ancient comedy art called Kyogen performed by father and son artists Ogasawara Tadashi and Ogasawara Hiroaki. 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 diplomatic ties between the two countries.

Taste of Europe

People in the capital city experienced an adventure to Europe right in the middle of downtown Hanoi at an event hosted by the EU Commission and EU member embassies. European culture and lifestyle can be seen through exhibitions, art performances, sports games and cuisine. Both locals and foreigners had real fun.

AI magic

Technology has been applied in more and more fields. If you have never seen clear images of beloved writers, who passed away years ago, it doesn’t matter! AI magic can help revive old black-and-white photos into fresh-coloured one. The writers' images will look as modern as they have just been taken with the most up-to-date cameras.

Vietnamese film to premiere at Cannes

Phạm Thiên Ân wrote the script and made his first-time feature in 2020 from his award-winning short movie Hãy Thức Tỉnh và Sẵn Sàng (Stay Awake, Be Ready).

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.

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