Việt Nam News

The mesmerising Lion Dance, a cherished folk art of the Nùng and Tày ethnic minorities in Lạng Sơn, has just been honoured as a national intangible cultural heritage. Passed down through generations, this ancient art form thrives thanks to the dedication of local authorities and the community. Even today, it captivates the hearts of people young and old alike!

Soldiers work to help as many people as possible access to education. As part of the Border Guard High Command's welfare programme, named "Together we go to school'', the soldiers help border and ethnic minority children enjoy better living conditions and gain access to education.

The annual Vietnam Travel Mart 2023 will take place in downtown Hà Nội between April 13 and 16.

This year for the first time, the event featured new categories for sports in addition to music.

The practice of chewing betel has deep cultural roots in Vietnamese traditions and is a customary element in engagement and wedding ceremonies, as well as during conversations.

Visitors can browse and enjoy a wide variety of Vietnamese bánh mì with many types of fillings, including vegetarian, as well as other baked goods and sweets.

The collection comprises 15 short stories translated into Korean by Kim Joo-young with financial support from Dae San Culture Fund. Literature and Knowledge Publishing House published the 462-page collection.

Having quit his job in 2007, Kellenberger founded Island Kids Philippines (IKP), an organisation aimed at supporting underprivileged children in Cagayan de Oro, Philippines.

While gyms in Hà Nội offer sessions for just VNĐ200,000, prices in London are an astronomical (but entirely reasonable for London) VNĐ1.5 million an hour. 

A new stamp collection depicting the blooming flowers from fern trees (Jacaranda mimosifolia) that grow abundantly in Đà Lạt City in the central province of Lâm Đồng will be issued by Vietnam Post Corporation under the Ministry of Information and Communications on March 30.

The 2023 Southern Dù Kê Theatre Festival will be held at the Cửu Long (Mekong) River Delta province of Trà Vinh next month.

The HCM City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO) will bring classical and contemporary ballet by Vietnamese and international choreographers to the Opera House’s stage on April 2.

This year Việt Nam celebrates the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties with many countries. A series of art and culture activities have been held and are planned in collaboration other countries to mark the occasion. Việt Nam News reporter Nguyễn Bình spoke with the newly appointed director of Việt Nam National Opera & Ballet (VNOB), Phan Mạnh Đức, about the celebrations and their future plans.

A street performance programme attracting Vietnamese singers has just been launched in Gangwon-do Province of South Korea.

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.

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.

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.

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.