Docudrama on ả đào singing to be made this year

A docudrama entitled Ả Đào (Songstress) on ca trù (ceremonial singing) folk music will be made this year. The film crew includes scriptwriter Bùi Trọng Hiền and director Nguyễn Trung Thành. Hiền is known as a folk music researcher and this is his first filmmaking venture.  Thể Thao & Văn Hóa (Sports and Culture) reporter Cúc Đường chats with Hiền about the docudrama

Vietnamese restaurant named among Asia's best

The Anan Saigon, a restaurant that turns street food flavours into contemporary creations, was named Viet Nam's best restaurant in 2021 and 39th in Asia by the website theworlds50best.com on the 'Asia's 50 Best Restaurants' list.

Sweet popiah – beloved childhood snack

Of all the snacks that have been enjoyed by Vietnamese students throughout the years, the sweet and creamy bò bía ngọt (sweet popiah) is one of the most popular.

The taste of Thailand at Windsor Plaza

Just in time for Songkran, Windsor Plaza Hotel in HCM City will present the best of Thai street food  at its buffet restaurant Café Central An Dong from April 9 to May 2.

Healthy lifestyle for kids and teens

We all know how important it is for children and teens to make healthy food and activity choices. But, while it may be easy to say, it’s not always so easy to do!

Circus show restaged to celebrate national holiday

Phương Nam Theatre, one of HCM City’s leading private art troupes, is preparing to restage a special circus and musical show aimed at children and young audiences to celebrate the 46th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification on April 30.  

Hà Nội painters showcase colours of life

An exhibition showcasing outstanding paintings by a group of emerging contemporary artists from Hà Nội named Đa Diện (Multiface) opened on April 2 at the HCM City Fine Arts Museum.

First 'food travel map' launched

The Việt Nam Restaurant Association, in coordination with the Việt Nam Cuisine Culture Association and the World Food Travel Assocation, has launched the Việt Nam Food Travel Map to promote local cuisine and tourist destinations.

Honey turns sweet life for villagers in Hòa Bình Province

The northern province of Hòa Bình is endowed with a diverse ecosystem, mild climate and vast area of forest, all of which are favourable conditions for apiculture. Beekeeping has significantly contributed to the alleviation of poverty and improvement of local livelihoods, which has therefore promoted local economic and social development.

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