Grammy-award winning saxophonist to return for Hà Nội concert

Kenny G's concert in Hà Nội is the opening event of ‘Good Morning Việt Nam’ – a charity project that is expected to be held annually by the Nhân Dân (The People) newspaper in collaboration with the IB Group specialising in international-standard concert organising.

Saigon Opera House to be renovated

The plan is to preserve and turn the theatre into a reception venue to welcome international delegations, and a place for important events and festivals.

Contemporary short-story collection released

A short-story collection by Vietnamese writers featuring the country’s contemporary literature from 2022-2023 has been printed by the Sbooks Publishing Company in HCM City.

Monsoon – VN’s biggest music fest starts this week

The six-day music week entitled “Phố Hàng Nhạc” (Street of Music), inspired by traditional street names in Hà Nội’s Old Quarter where each street sells a different type of goods, dozens of concerts and performances will be held at several locations in the area.

The revival of a pottery village

Situated by the serene Thu Bồn River, Thanh Hà Pottery village has witnessed a resurgence of its traditional pottery craft, a renaissance that intertwines with the influx of tourists. This magical synergy between pottery and tourism sustains the village and nurtures its residents' livelihoods and passionate artisans.

Exhibition showcases Vietnamese and Polish arts

The exhibition is organised by the Hà Nội Watercolour Artists Club to celebrate its first founding anniversary, with honuorary patronage from the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Hà Nội and the Việt Nam Fine Arts Association.

Annual award honours director Đặng Nhật Minh

Đặng Nhật Minh secured the Grand Prize at the yearly Bùi Xuân Phái - For the Love of Hà Nội for his cinematic pieces centred on Hà Nội and its inhabitants, encompassing films like Hà Nội Mùa Đông 1946 (Hà Nội Winter 1946), Mùa Ổi (The Guava House), and his recent work, Hoa Nhài (Jasmine).

Hà Nội to host Tây Ninh Day event

A range of cultural, tourism and art entertainment activities will be held during Tây Ninh Day in Hà Nội from October 7-8 at the Hoàn Kiếm Lake Walking Street.

Ceramic decoration on the royal palace

Kiến Trung Palace, which was built by Kinh Khải Định in 1921-1923, is now under renovation. Experienced artisans are decorating the building with broken ceramic pieces to enliven the Indochine architecture. The project aims to celebrate 30th anniversary of UNESCO’s recognition of Huế Imperial Citadel as a World Culture Heritage.

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