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Bắc Ninh takes steps to remove Đông Hồ art from list of culture in need of safeguarding

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.

Large pink bull in Củ Chi District captivates locals

A large pink bull in Củ Chi District has been captivating many locals due to its unusual pink skin colour.

Largest whale skeleton on display in Phan Thiết Town

Việt Nam’s largest whale skeleton, over 20 metres in length and weighing 65 tonnes, is on display in Phan Thiết coastal town at Vạn Thủy Tú Temple.

Int’l watercolour painting exhibition opens in HCM City

The International Watercolour Painting Exhibition “Arts and Peace” has opened at the HCM City-based Vietnam Watercolor Art.

Gold laminating and gilding in Kiêu Kỵ Village recognised as natural heritage

Throughout the years, local people have retained their traditional profession with a craftsmanship process that requires ingenuity and sophistication.

Back to old times at Xưa Coffee

At Xưa (Old) Coffee, visitors can find hundreds of antiques, most of which are in working order.

Southeastern tourism market remains stable

Tourism markets in the southeast region have remained dynamic thanks to appropriate changes to minimize losses amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vietnamese films earn big profits after being postponed amid recent COVID-19 outbreak

Two Vietnamese films earned several billions đồng on one day in cinemas last week, following a postponed release date in February amid a COVID-19 outbreak.

Movie screening about famed 12th century German nun

The Goethe Institut will present a screening of the movie Vision – From the Life of Hildegard von Bingen, by director and writer Margarethe von Trotta, at 7pm on Monday.