Việt Nam News

The two first ladies immersed themselves in a diverse array of performances featuring iconic characters, dynamic dragon dances, and serene depictions of rural life.

Traditional tuồng (classical drama) artist Ngọc Khanh is founder of the Ngọc Khanh Tuồng Troupe that is among the very few traditional art units in HCM City. The troupe is striving to preserve and develop tuồng. Khanh spoke about her efforts to keep the traditional art of tuồng alive.

Three sculptures at the Chăm Sculpture Museum in Đà Nẵng have been recognised as National Treasures following the Prime Minister’s decision released January 18.

The Exhibition – Convergence of Quintessence will showcase over 300 valuable archival documents and images of significant exhibitions and fairs that were held in the Grand Palais, an exhibition and trade fair complex in Hà Nội built for the 1902 Hanoi Exhibition world trade fair.

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) needs to pay more attention to joint activities in the three partner countries, namely China, Japan and the Republic of Korea, and take advantage of the strengths of partners and dialogues to promote ASEAN tourism.

The Vietnam Charity Walk, a monumental trek across Vietnam by teachers Jake Norris and Sean Down, epitomises the spirit of giving and adventure. This journey, covering more than 2000km from Hà Nội to Hồ Chí Minh City, is not for recognition but rather to raise significant funds for underprivileged and trafficked children.

No one knows exactly when the grilled fermented pork dish came into being, but local elders said it was brought to Ninh Hòa by immigrants from the central province of Thanh Hóa.

Children are learning to eat their greens…. By growing them! Youngsters at the Japan International School in Hà Nội farm in a vegetable garden on the roof. This not only teaches them the importance of agricultural, but also gets them to eat their home grown produce.

The Vietnamese Embassies in the US and Japan have organised gatherings to celebrate the traditional Lunar New Year (Tết) festival. The event held on January 19 in Washington DC saw the attendance of over 600 guests, including overseas Vietnamese and US friends.

A collection of antiques dating back from the 15th to 20th centuries is being showcased at the Museum of HCM City as part of the city’s celebration of Tết (Lunar New Year).

Two cải lương (reformed opera) stars, Kim Cương and Lệ Thuỷ, will perform in a special TV show on the Hồ Chí Minh City Television (HTV) next week.

Held since 2013, Miss Global is an international beauty pageant that aims to showcase the beauty, intelligence and cultural diversity of women from around the world. 

The Tết Việt (Vietnamese Lunar New Year) Festival that is taking place in HCM City features a wide range of cultural, cuisine and tourism activities.

Renowned guest chefs will arrive in the island of Phú Quốc for an exclusive Lunar New Year food event that transcends culinary boundaries to make a statement on the beginning of a new chapter.

Composer Nguyễn Văn Chung, who is famous for songs of family, children and love, has released a music album honouring Việt Nam.