THE SOUL OF THE AO DAI

Nothing screams Vietnam like the ao dai! This traditional dress has been a must-have fashion items for generation after generation. But did you know that Trach Xa Village, about 60 kiliometres from Hanoi, is full of expert dress makers who still today make these exquisite garments today. Check out our video.

Toy making village

Ông Hảo Village is known as the "capital" of traditional Mid-Autumn toys. Every year during the Mid-Autumn Festival, residents are busy producing toys that have been associated with the childhood of many generations of Vietnamese children.

Veteran musician dies at 72

Famous musician and producer Quốc Dũng worked as a music producer and mixer for leading music studios, and radio and television stations, including Hồ Chí Minh Television (HTV), and was particularly renowned for his love songs.

Jazz concert to gather renowned artists

A musical concert featuring jazz masters from various countries around the world will be held at the concert hall of the Vietnam National Academy of Music (VNAM) on October 7.

Rock and roll (up) for a circus performance with a twist

The Việt Nam Circus Federation say the programme, entitled Thiên Thần Lên Núi (Angels Ascending the Mountain), will feature outstanding circus acts such as acrobatics, tightrope walking, trampoline jumping, juggling, hoop dancing, on the background of rock compositions infused with folk and ethnic tones by composer Trần Thắng of the Ngũ Cung Band.

Young female artist honoured at cải lương contest

Young actress Nguyễn Thị Như Ý of Hậu Giang Province won first prize at the 2023 Chuông Vàng Vọng Cổ (Golden Bell) Awards, an annual cải lương (reformed opera) competition launched by HCM City Television.

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