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.

Central city’s tourism promotes MICE and golf tours from Korea

The central city’s tourism department has boosted key tourism products – the Meeting, Incentives, Conferencing and Exhibition (MICE) and golf tour service in Korea market – as more than 1 million Korean tourists visited the city in the first night months.

Japanese touch on Vietnamese lacquer

Japanese artist Ando Saeko has spent almost three decades in Việt Nam, where she absorbed the culture and essence of traditional lacquer painting. She has created many beautiful lacquer works. Her latest exhibition, Moon, was a highlight of the cultural activities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the diplomatic ties between Japan and Việt Nam.

Bird sanctuary in the southernmost sky

A family in the southernmost province of Cà Mau has welcomed wild birds to their garden for the past 20 years. Birds perch in safe land and now the garden is home to thousands of birds and even become a tourist attraction.

Popular rock band starts on new path

Bức Tường band is one of the most popular rock bands in Việt Nam. It was in danger of disbanding after the death of Trần Lập – who was the frontman and composer in 2016.

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