Range of events celebrate Zen Poetry Week in Huế
This is the first national cultural event on Zen poetry held in Huế, with the theme of "reviewing old age" conveyed through classical Zen poetry.
Sports and festivals promote tourism in central province
The race’s organisers said it’s the first time the city hosts a marathon with crowd participants, and the race is an event of a series of programmes promoting summer tourism in Tam Kỳ City, Tiên Phước district, Tam Thanh beach, Tam Thăng commune and destinations.
A gastronomic adventure at JW Marriott Phú Quốc Emerald Bay
As part of its journey to bring the world's culinary elite to Phú Quốc Island, JW Marriott Phú Quốc Emerald Bay welcomes Japanese 2-star Michelin chef Takagi Kazuo to a special culinary event at its lavish Pink Pearl restaurant.
Project brings traditional art to schools
HCM City schools and artists are working on a project to introduce traditional musical instruments and cải lương (reformed opera) to schools across the city this year.
Shrimply delicious: Tây Ninh's salty and spicy muối ớt tôm
The delectable mixture of salt, chilli, garlic, sugar, and dried shrimp creates a unique flavour profile that is both spicy and salty, with a powdery sweetness from the shrimp.
Exhibition highlights historic documents on Đà Nẵng’s role under Nguyễn Dynasty
An exhibition of 100 precious royal records and wooden blocks under the Nguyễn dynasty (1802-1945) has been on show at the central city’s Hoàng Sa Museum, marking the first debut to public.
Classic Vietnamese books for children reprinted
More than 200 titles of books for children and teenagers by Vietnamese writers have been reprinted and distributed by the HCM City-based Trẻ (Youth) Publishing House this month.
Ancient town to host International Choir Competition
The event has received registrations from 20 teams representing nine countries and territories, and will feature 13 events with eight grades held at the city's theatre.
Overweight and running: five things you must know
The risk of getting injured is considerable when people who are overweight decide to use running as a way to get in shape.
Struggling hoteliers seek Government support to revive from COVID-19 crisis
Small- and medium-sized hotels in HCM City are struggling with low occupancy rates and labour shortages, and are in need of support to recover from a COVID-19-induced slump, according to the municipal Department of Tourism.
Driftwood space launches in Hội An
The first ever wood recycle space – driftwood village’s studio – has been launched in the ancient’s Cẩm Hà Commune on the most favourite bicycle riding road connecting the Old Quarter and An Bàng beach.
Exhibition marks 70th anniversary of VN cinema industry
The HCM City Film Cultural House is launching an exhibition to mark the 70th anniversary of the establishment of Việt Nam’s revolutionary cinema industry (March 15, 1953-2023).
National Tourism Year 2023 kicks off in Bình Thuận
The 'Bình Thuận-Green Convergence' themed programme seeks to drive green growth and promote tourism development through collaboration with other economic sectors for sustainable progress.
Hà Nội seeks support from World Heritage Centre in restoration of Kính Thiên Palace
Hà Nội has received great attention and help from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) in cultural conservation and development.
The green moss in Rớ Hamlet creates spectacular scenery
Lying on the south central coast of Việt Nam, Phú Yên Province is a peaceful and romantic environment that has attracted many visitors.
Multimedia exhibition honours Australia’s first peoples
A multimedia exhibition, which tells the story of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as they created life in Australia, is being held in HCM City.
Lê Thanh Hoà introduces summer fashion collection
Famous fashion designer Lê Thanh Hoà has introduced his summer collection in HCM City called Resort 2023.
City fine arts association honours painter Tri
The HCM City Arts Association is hosting an exhibition showcasing paintings by Đào Minh Tri, its former deputy general secretary, to mark his 50-year career.
French Institute celebrates 50th anniversary of VN, France diplomatic ties
The French Institute in Việt Nam will hold a wide range of cultural activities across Việt Nam this year to mark the 50th anniversary of Việt Nam-France diplomatic relations and the tenth anniversary of the two countries’ strategic partnership.
Workplace of famed Swiss scientist given National Historic Site status
The Ministry of Culture, Information, Sports and Tourism (now known as the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism) classified the historic site commemorating the Swiss scientist in Khánh Hòa as a national relic on September 28, 1990.
