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Law on Cinema adjustments will film appraisals better, says director

Meetings and discussions have been held to adjust Law on Cinema aiming at creating a sufficient and favourable legal corridor for art creativity and development of the industry. Nhân Dân Cuối Tuần (People's Weekend) reporter Hạnh Nguyên spoke with emerging director Nguyễn Hữu Tuấn who has made contributions to the adjustments.

Film firms call for help, want to resume operation from October 15

Dozens of film producers have sent a petition to the Government and HCM City People's Committee with the hope to restore operations soon and commit to ensuring safety during new anti-pandemic conditions.

Exhibition displays changes of Sword Lake over the years

Over 100 historical documents, images and drawings capturing the changes of Hà Nội’s historical landmark – Gươm (Sword) Lake – over the past century will be exhibited on the website of the National Archives Centre No 1 from October 8.

Female director’s film on Vietnamese culture to compete at Busan Film Festival

The film features the traditional Vietnamese culture and lifestyle kept by villagers in the North. Themes of love, life and death are explored through the eyes of local farmers.

Bánh mật helps to put Thái Bình on the map

Molasses glutinous rice cake (locally known as bánh mật) is among many special dishes of Bách Thuận Village that helps to put Thái Bình Province on the map as a traditional cuisine centre.

Historical relics in Thừa Thiên Huế re-open

Tourists now can visit various historical relics in the central province of Thừa Thiên – Huế that were closed over the past four months due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Storytelling competition launched across Asia

A virtual competition has been launched for children across Asia to promote their creative storytelling abilities.

Drama clubs livestream shows during COVID-19 pandemic

Drama clubs in HCM City are offering livestreaming performances and videos on social networks to keep their businesses alive during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kami paper dolls celebrate COVID-19 frontline forces

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit HCM City since the end of April, witnessing the silent sacrifice and devotion of frontline healthcare staff, Trần Thị Thanh Thương came up with her own way to honour and celebrate those 'soldiers in white blouses'.

Bestselling writer's children's book to release in Korea

A book for children by bestselling writer Nguyễn Nhật Ánh of HCM City will be translated and released in South Korea next year.

Is it time for resuming tourism?

The HCM City government said recently it was considering resuming tourism activities in Cần Giờ, the only coastal district in the city.

Adrian Anh Tuấn introduces Fall-Winter fashion collection

Famous fashion designer Adrian Anh Tuấn has introduced his Fall-Winter 2021 collection in HCM City.

A lifetime dedicated to culture and country

The brightest star of Vietnamese cultural studies, Professor Đặng Vũ Khiêu, has passed away.

New music video promotes environment protection

Numerous artists have starred in a music video released by the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources in response to the Clean Up The World campaign.

Preserving Mo Mường cultural heritage

Over its long history, the Mường ethnic group in Hòa Bình has created and preserved a diverse folk culture.

HCM City painters showcase colours of peace in virtual exhibition

The HCM City Fine Arts Association is hosting its first virtual exhibition themed Sắc Màu Bình Yên (Colours of Peace) featuring works by 63 artists from the association.

Vietnamese author wins Dayton Literary Peace Prize

The novel The Mountains Sing of Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai has won the runner-up prize at the 2021 Dayton Literary Peace Prize in the US

A glimpse of Hà Giang during golden rice season

Every year, from the end of August to the beginning of September of the lunar calendar (which falls in October), the weather in the highlands starts to get cold and the yellow rays of the sun shine on the ripe golden rice fields, signalling a bountiful "golden season". This is the time when ethnic minorities in the highlands of Hà Giang celebrate the New Rice festival.