New inspirational songs support HCM City
Around 30 Vietnamese singers and artists from different generations have performed a new song titled Hãy Yên Lòng, Sài Gòn Ơi! (Don’t Worry, My Dear Sài Gòn) to support HCM City amid the pandemic.
Flautist makes her first album in the US
Flautist Lê Thư Hương has returned to Việt Nam after spending six years studying at the University of North Texas with a full scholarship by the Vietnamese government for her doctorate.
VN artists offer free short tutorial videos on YouTube
Vietnamese artists are offering a series of short tutorial videos called “Cầm-- Kỳ - Thi - Họa” focusing on guitar, chess, singing and drawing for beginners on YouTube since mid-September.
Significant role of Vietnamese áo dài honoured in online exhibition
The charming beauty of the Vietnamese áo dài (traditional long dress) has been honoured in an ongoing online exhibition.
Vietnam Film Festival 2021 receives fewer entries
Fewer films have been submitted to the Vietnam Film Festival this year due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, as announced by its organisation board.
Stone grinder collection tells part of Vietnamese culture
Hundreds of old stone mortars, millstones and grinders, of different sizes and shapes, are on display at a private museum in the mountainous district of Yên Thế in the northern province of Bắc Giang.
Yarn mooncakes, lanterns help to make Mid-Autumn Festival complete
Social distancing has prevented Nguyễn Thu Thảo from meeting with parents for dinners, lighting paper lanterns for the kids, eating mooncakes, and moon-gazing together during the coming Mid-Autumn Festival.
Fruit trays help wish for luck, health during Mid-Autumn Festival
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Nguyễn Thu Hiền in Hà Nội has tried her best to arrange a five-fruit tray (locally known as mâm ngũ quả) to worship her ancestors and for her children to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. Usually the fruit tray includes bananas, a grapefruit, a persimmon, a custard apple and a pomegranate.
Cần Giờ welcomes first tour after months of social distancing
The HCM City Department of Tourism recently worked with Saigon Tourism Corporation (Saigontourist Group) and People's Committee of Cần Giờ district to organise a tour to Cần Giờ District on September 19.
Singer Y Jang Tuyn dies of COVID-19
Singer Y Jang Tuyn, 42 years old, famous vocalist from the Bana ethnic group passed away this morning after a month of COVID-19 treatment.
VN feature films screened free on YouTube
The Việt Nam Film Institute (VFI) is offering nine State-funded Vietnamese films made during different periods for free screening on YouTube.
30 artists perform in MV about people in COVID-19 fight
Thirty theatre artists of HCM City have released a music video (MV) on YouTube featuring the Vietnamese spirit in fighting against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Making recycled toys for Mid-Autumn Festival
This year, many children are not allowed to carry lanterns and go out to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival due to the outbreak of COVID-19. Therefore, parents have come up with the idea of making their own Mid-Autumn toys at home to bring joy to their children during the pandemic.
Pop singer K-ICM to compete at MTV Europe Music Awards
Young singer and composer K-ICM from HCM City will represent Việt Nam at the MTV Europe Music Awards (MTV EMA) 2021.
Hương Thọ pomelos, specialty fruit of Thừa Thiên Huế
A local specialty, pomelos planted in Hương Thọ Commune in the central province of Thừa Thiên-Huế have brought high economic value to the locality and helped to improve locals’ income in recent years.
Vietnamese Film Week launched in Poland
The Vietnamese Film Week in Poland takes place from September 15 to October 31.
Prehistoric drawings found in Nghệ An
Several prehistoric drawings that could date back to 3,000 years ago have been found at an ancient cave located in Quỳ Châu District in the central province of Nghệ An.
Việt Nam to attend ASEM Cultural Festival 2021
Việt Nam and 10 other countries have signed up to participate in the ASEM Cultural Festival (#ASEMfest), a side event of the 13th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) to be hosted by the Government of Cambodia in November.
Discovering God Cliff in Hà Giang
Located at an altitude of 1,700m above sea level, the God Cliff in the northern mountainous province of Hà Giang is one of the places that attracts many tourists when they arrive at the first land of the country.
Việt Nam News documentary wins further international acclaim
“One year on – The Essex lorry tragedy” has been chosen to feature at the Druk International Film Festival in Bhutan, the Virgin Spring Cinefest in India, and the World Film Carnival in Singapore.
