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Award-wining historical plays to be staged for free in Đà Lạt

Two award-winning historical plays will be performed for free for the public in Đà Lạt in the Tây Nguyên (Central Highlands) province of Lâm Đồng on November 26 and 27.

Vietnamese emperor's gold seal to return home

The Ministry, together with other relevant organisations and individuals, will continue to coordinate with Millon to implement procedures for repatriating the 10.78-kg gold seal to Việt Nam as soon as possible, while ensuring the legal regulations of both countries.

Vietnam University of Fine Arts opens dual exhibitions

Two exhibitions are taking place in paralel at the Vietnam University of Fine Arts, showcasing artworks by both lecturers and students of the university.

Hải Tiến Beach, a hidden gem in Thanh Hóa Province

When thinking of Thanh Hóa, most immediately think of Sầm Sơn Beach. However, the lesser-known Hải Tiến, connecting the four communes of Hoằng Tiến, Hoằng Thanh, Hoằng Trường and Hoằng Hải, should not be overlooked.

Traditional soups cooked with local taro a healthy and frugal choice

Local taro is very familiar to Vietnamese people. It is mainly grown in the country’s low- and mid-land regions.

East meets West in a night of music in Hà Nội

The conductor of the night, Maestro Wojciech Czepiel, came back to town after his last time conducting pianist Nguyễn Việt Trung in 2018. Czepiel has been an influential composer and conductor in Poland.

Overseas tours popular for Tết holiday

Travel demand for the upcoming Tết (Lunar New Year) holiday in January is expected to be very strong, according to travel agencies.

Hậu Giang preserves folk singing of Khmer people

Cultural authorities and traditional artists of Hậu Giang Province are working on a long-term project to preserve Aday singing, a unique folk art form of the Khmer people.

Fireworks festival to resume in beach city

The 2023 DIFF will feature eight teams competing over five nights across two summer months during the high season for tourism.

Brazilian film wins top award at HANIFF 2022

Brazilian film 'Paloma' clinched the best film award in the main official competition of the 6th Hà Nội International Film Festival (HANIFF) on Saturday night.

Hội An Memories Land wins World Award

The Hội An Memories Land – a complex of tourism, art performance, entertainment and resort & spa in the middle of the Thu Bồn River – has been named the World Leading entertainment destination 2022 at the World Travel Awards in Oman.

Indian community enjoys Diwali festival in Hà Nội

Hundreds of Indian and international people enjoyed at colourful Diwali Night at Hanoi JW Marriot Hotel on Saturday.

Screen success

The Hanoi Film Festival is well underway in the capital. Movie lovers got the chance to watch some of the best films from here and abroad. Some screenings are being held outdoors. The winning films will be announced on Sunday.

Installation festival to promote sea protection

An installation Festival, Art to Save the Sea, will be held at the Tân Thành Flea Market on a section of Nguyễn Phan Vinh street on An Bàng beach, 5km from Hội An, from December 22-24.

Book sheds light on the life of Vietnamese immigrants to the US

Set in San Francisco, from the 1980s to the present day, 'Quiet As They Come' is a beautiful, brutal and humorous portrait of ordinary people caught between two cultures.

Outdoor film screenings attract diverse audience

It's a cool autumn evening in downtown Hà Nội. Hoàn Kiếm Lake is bustling as usual with non-stop vehicles swirling around the lake. Many locals and foreigners are strolling around enjoying the gentle winds.

Exhibition showcases paintings by Vietnamese, Indian artists

Thirty acrylic-on-canvas paintings by Vietnamese and Indian artists are on display at an exhibition of the Việt Nam-India International Artistic Camp 2022 at Văn Lang University in HCM City until Sunday (November 13).

Cu Vai, unspoiled land between clouds and mountains

The village, which is about 250km from the centre of Hà Nội, is located at an altitude of 1,000m above sea level on the top of a distant mountain, covered with clouds all year round..

Acclaimed writer Lê Lựu dies aged 81

Veteran writer Lê Lựu, author of many acclaimed novels in Vietnamese literature, has passed away on Wednesday at the age of 81 after years of illnesses.