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Lunar New Year holiday poised to spark peak season for Việt Nam's tourism sector

Group exhibitions open at Galerie Quynh

A group exhibition featuring works of Vietnamese and French artists has opened at Galerie Quynh.

Concert features works by 20th-century's lesser-known composers

A concert introducing works from composers that have not performed much in Việt Nam will take place at Goethe Institut on Monday.

Exhibition brings together works of millennial artists

A group of young millennial artists will present their works in an exhibition that will open tomorrow at Manzi Art Space.

A life-changing trip leads to a new direction for Magda

Magda, originally from Poland, following her resignation from being a food and beverage beverage manager in the UK, travelled for 3 years in Asia before moving to Việt Nam. The beginning of her trip with her two friends jump started her life into a completely different trajectory, in an entirely different location across the globe.

'Adventures of a Cricket' to be performed on stage

According to its managers, the two plays will be performed on the occasion of National Reunification Day on April 30 and President Hồ Chí Minh’s birthday on May 19.

Craig Thomas Gallery presents new works by Vietnamese artists

Craig Thomas Gallery is displaying new works by contemporary Vietnamese artists this month.

Opening ceremony and festivities of Hoa Lư Festival to be halted

Only some traditional ceremonies will be organised by Hoa Lư District People's Committee and the Department of Culture and Sports of Ninh Bình Province

Centre exhibiting royal legacy re-opens in Huế

A document storage centre that was established during the Nguyễn Dynasty (1802–1945) was recently re-opened by Huế Monuments Conservation Centre.

People’s artist Thu Hà breaks the mould with new role

People's Artist Đồng Thu Hà is making a big mark on TV with an unusual shift from her image in most of her previous movies to a strong, decisive woman with the role of Mrs Bạch Cúc in Hướng dương ngược nắng (Sunflower Against the Sun). She spoke with Hà Nội Mới (New Ha Noi) reporter Cuối Tuần about her new role, career and life.

Woodwork wizard creates the ultimate toys

Bắc Ninh may be regarded as the carpentry capital of Việt Nam, but 30-year-old Đạo is more interested in making Ferraris than furniture.

Street treats that make a trip to An Giang sweet

Two kinds of cakes made from simple local ingredients show the diverse culture of An Giang – a Mekong Delta province and also one of the most mysterious and mesmerising places in Việt Nam.

Thousands of visitors flock to pagodas after COVID-19 closures end

Two pagodas in northern Viet Nam welcomed more than 100,000 visitors over the weekend when they reopened after being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vietnamese photographer award at international contest

A photo by Vietnamese photographer Ninh Mạnh Thắng has won a gold medal in the child category of the Three Country Grand Circuit 2020 international photo contest.

Female diplomats affirm their role in promoting gender equality and empowering women

More than 50 female ambassadors, representatives from foreign diplomatic missions and international organisations, and spouses of ambassadors in Việt Nam gathered to hail the spirit of International Women’s Day in Hà Nội on Friday.

Efforts to unify management of Thăng Long Imperial City accelerated

Though Thăng Long Imperial Citadel was recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010, the city has yet to fulfil the commitment to unify the management of the site.

Cải lương actress holds show to celebrate 40-year-long career

Australian-Vietnamese theatre actress Thanh Hằng, a veteran of cải lương (reformed opera), will perform in a mini show in HCM City celebrating her 40-year-long career.

Art project on Vietnamese royal clothes launched

Theatre artists are taking part in a special project that replicates traditional Vietnamese clothes worn by royalty of various dynasties.

New books on Vietnamese young heroes released

Kim Đồng Publishing House, one of Việt Nam’s leading publishing houses for children and teenagers' books, has issued a collection of 12 books portraying Vietnamese heroes at young age.