Việt Nam News

Four Vietnamese films will be in cinemas during the national holiday marking the 46th anniversary of the Southern Việt Nam’s liberation and Reunification Day (April 30) and Labour Day (May 1).

The northern province of Hòa Bình is endowed with a diverse ecosystem, mild climate and vast area of forest, all of which are favourable conditions for apiculture. Beekeeping has significantly contributed to the alleviation of poverty and improvement of local livelihoods, which has therefore promoted local economic and social development.

A film project about the early Lê Dynasty and Lý Dynasty launched in HCM City.  

The Factory Contemporary Arts Centre will host a webinar called “Curators Conversation: of Hunters and Gatherers” on Zoom on April 1.

The Friends of Vietnam Heritage (FVH) will hold a half-day excursion to the Vạn Phúc silk village, about 10km from central Hà Nội, on April 10.

Termites are threatening many relics in the ancient town of Hội An's old quarter, local authorities and residents have reported.

Animated film Raya and the Last Dragon was touted prior to release as breaking the mould, introducing the first Southeast Asian Disney princess and the first Disney movie inspired by the region.

The second concert of LiveSpace Vietnam on April 2 will feature three talented Vietnamese underground music bands, namely Xanh 8 +1, Meowlac & Mac and The Odd Stones.

Many flights departing from Hà Nội and HCM City to Côn Đảo Island in April and May, including both economy and business class, are fully booked in advance.

Saigon Classical Music Group will present the “Voices of Instruments” concert at the HCM City Union of Arts and Literature Associations on April 17.

Hồi Hải Mã (Hippocampus) is an art project named after a part of the brain for school students to learn about and practice different types of painting, from traditional lacquer, oil painting, silk, to graphic painting. Run by young painter Đặng Việt Linh, the project also includes talks about creative methods that can include the Vietnamese signature. The 28-year-old painter talks with Thúy Đinh of Hà Nội Mới (New Hà Nội) newspaper about his project

While the Vietnamese music industry has long been dominated by the millennial generation of artists born in 1981-1996, a younger generation with a new approach is shaking up the industry.

The Phương Nam Theatre will offer new water puppet performances at the HCM City Museum of History every weekend this summer.  

Sóc Trăng Province is known as the capital of bún nước lèo (vermicelli with special broth made with special fish and bò hóc sauce) among gourmands.

Entitled Miền Ký Ức (Land of Memories), the exhibition features 30 works by the painter, most of which are lacquer and watercolour paintings like Ca Trù (Ceremonial Singing), Chùa Tây Phương (Tây Phương Pagoda) and Cổng Làng (Village Gate).

Construction of the Hồ Chí Minh Cultural Space is expected to enhance cultural growth in the city.

A bolder alternative to beef?

Actors with the Lệ Ngọc Drama, one of Hà Nội’s leading private theatres, will offer new shows at the HCM City Opera House next month.