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Khánh Hòa specialities shape its tourism strategy

Free films, virtual tours offered to promote Taiwanese culture, tourism

A film screening programme will kick off on December 19 to feature seven selective films which have been granted international awards.

K-Food festival promotes Vietnamese-Korean cultural exchange

The K-Food contest drew five teams from Quảng Nam, Quảng Ngãi, Thừa Thiên-Huế and Đà Nẵng to compete in the final on Thursday.

2020 Korea Movie Week kicks off to promote tourism, culture

The programme includes a space to introduce beautiful landscape and unique culture of South Korea set up at the hall of the cinemas alongside the screenings of the latest dramas.

Central city to lure Japanese tourists after COVID-19

At least 70 per cent of tourism businesses in Đà Nẵng have resumed operations after two waves of COVID-19, and all were committed to health and safety conditions.

Huế to host long dress festival

The central province will host the áo dài (traditional long dress) and cuisine Festival in Huế City’s downtown on December 18-23.

Happiness Concert comes to cities in January

Wonderful rhythms and lyrics will be featured at the annual Acecook Happiness Concert which will be held in Hà Nội and HCM City next month.

HCM City to host Italy’s Culture Days

Italy’s Culture Days in Saigon 2020 will take place from December 18-27, featuring a review of movies and short-film screenings, thematic conversations on design, and a music performance to celebrate the holiday season with an Italian twist.

Nom, nom, Việt Nam - Episode 71: Mud creeper with coconut milk

Ốc len xào dừa (mud creeper with coconut milk) is a popular dish in HCM City.

Hứa Mountain, a tranquil world of storks

Hứa Mountain, which is located in the middle of rice fields in Ruộng Village, Đại Bình Commune, Đầm Hà District, in the northern province of Quảng Ninh, is home to thousands of storks of various kinds.

Winners of National Television Festival announced

The best actor and actress awards of the 40th National Television Festival have been presented to Nguyễn Lê Việt Anh for his role in the film Sinh Tử (Life and Death) and Nguyễn Ngọc Lan for her role in Luật Trời (The Law of Heaven).

Research works on folk literature and art honoured

The Việt Nam Folk Literature and Arts Association yesterday hosted a ceremony in Ha Noi to honour folk artisans and dish out awards for distinguished research in literature and art.

Hundreds of artists to gather at International Friendship Art Fes

More than 200 pianists and 100 dancers from various countries will perform at the International Friendship Art Festival hosted by the Hà Nội Union of Friendship Associations in downtown Hà Nội between December 18 and 20.

Tết Shoeboxes Project gears up for annual donation drive

The grassroots community project, founded in 2015, provides individually sponsored presents and essential supplies for orphanages and communities in need.

Japanese Film Festival to kick off on Christmas Day

Japanese movies will be introduced to audiences during the 12th Japanese Film Festival (JFF) in Việt Nam from December 25 this year until January 22, 2021.

New C-21 movie rating sparks controversy

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism met on Monday to discuss the controversy about the new movie rating C-21 for movies to be added to the draft Law on Cinema.

Designer Trần Hùng to show off new collection in VN

Popular designer Trần Hùng will display his pre-autumn 2021 collection in Việt Nam for the first time on December 20.

Otitis media in children

Otitis media is one of the most common diseases among preschool children and usually occurs in the winter-spring time.

Findings of ceramic artifacts shed light on Vietnamese history

A large number of ancient Chinese porcelain dating back to Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties have been discovered at the relic of the Imperial Citadel of Thăng Long.

Handicraft artisans get honourable titles

More than 70 handicraft artisans who have made considerable contributions to preserving traditional handicrafts were awarded honourable titles at a ceremony hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce held in Hà Nội on Tuesday.

Writers' association president pays attention to children's literature

Nguyễn Quang Thiều was elected president of the Việt Nam Writers Association at the 10th conference held last month. He is a prolific author with 10 poem collections, 23 short stories, and many translations, essays and screenplays. Many of his poems and short stories have been translated into English, Russian and French. Thể Thao Văn Hóa (Culture & Sports) reporter Hiền Lương spoke with the new president about his work at the association.