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Retired teacher turns eggshells into World Cup mascots

Vietnamese watercolour paintings go on display in Hà Nội

The exhibition, entitled Hội Ngộ Sắc Màu (Colours Gathering), is a place for watercolour artists active in the art scenes of Việt Nam, Poland and France to showcase their works.

Book about Chợ Lớn in 1955 by French author released

French author and adventurer Gontran de Poncins’ Chợ Lớn 1955 (titled in English 'From a Chinese City'), a book on the Old Quarter— known as Chợ Lớn (Big Market) in Saigon (HCM City now), was released on August 1.

Young director Đan introduces her first feature film

Filmmaker Nguyễn Phan Linh Đan's first independent project Tấm Ván Phóng Dao (If Wood Could Cry, It Woud Cry Blood) is one of ten film projects selected by La Fabrique Cinéma to gain access international producers and filmmakers at Cannes.

Young actors preserve traditional southern musical performance

Young actors of the Sân Khấu Tài Năng (Talent Stage) Club made their debut with a series of performances in HCM City last weekend.

Blue, The Moffatts, A1, and 911 set to perform in Hà Nội

Four popular boybands from the 1990s and 2000s, Blue, The Moffatts, A1, and 911, will play at the HAY Glamping Music Festival in Hà Nội on August 6.

HCM City festival to honour top radio achievements

Around 203 entries from 86 radio and television stations nationwide will compete for awards at the 15th National Radio Festival held in HCM City on August 4-6.

Vermicelli from bean makes Bình Định memorable

The central province of Bình Định, full of sunshine, gentle breezes, and hard-working people, has been known for various delicacies such as sweet soft bánh ít lá gai (sticky rice cake with mung bean fillings) and small sweet sour pork paste. But very few people know about Song Thằn vermicelli, which is as popular as other delicacies.

Phú Yên sets two national records for food

Two Vietnamese records have been set in the central province of Phú Yên – the largest number of dishes created from lobster and the largest number of dishes cooked from tuna.

Indonesian bikers exchange with Vietnamese partners

A team of 18 bikers drove all the way across Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos reached Việt Nam on July 31 in their 2nd Wonderful Indonesia Motorbike Touring 2022 (WIMT 2022).

Comic creator contest to showcase young talent

Young artists will use their comic creativity to entertain the world and connect people together thanks to a new contest launched recently in HCM City.

What kinds of books do kids love to read?

History, fiction, and self-development are the main topics of books which children today love to read.

Survival drama: private troupes make a new play for audiences

Private drama troupes in HCM City are adopting varied survival strategies to face the challenges of dropping audience numbers and ticket sales.

10th Việt Nam culture festival to take in RoK in September

The 10th Vietnamese culture festival will take place in Seoul in early September as part of the celebrations for the 77th National Day of Việt Nam and the 30th anniversary of Việt Nam-RoK diplomatic relations.

Long An to host culture and tourism fest

The southern province of Long An will host its first Culture and Tourism Festival in Tân An City in September.

The splendor of Hoàng Su Phì's terraced paddy fields

Located in Hà Giang Province, Hoàng Su Phì District has a total area of 3,700 hectares of rice terraces. Aside from being a natural wonder, the fields are a reflection of the hard work and inventiveness of local ethnic groups.

Theatre troupe to perform tuồng shows in central provinces

Huỳnh Long Tuồng Troupe of HCM City will offer new shows of tuồng or hát bội (classical drama), a Vietnamese traditional theatre genre that originated in the 12th century, in central provinces from August 11 to 24.

Circus provides new tricks to attract young fans

A circus show staged by Phương Nam Theatre, one of HCM City’s leading private art troupes, is attracting children and young audiences in HCM City and neighbouring provinces.