Emerging writer wants to keep rural identity in work

Nguyễn Hải Yến is one of 50 new members of the Việt Nam Writers Association. Her short story collection entitled Quán Thủy Thần (Water Deity Inn) earned her the association's Literature Award 2019.

Plan to recognise culture champions

The capital city's People's Committee has announced a plan to award titles of 'People's Artisan' and 'Meritorious Artisan' in the field of intangible cultural heritage for the third time in 2021. 

Buddy Bear painting contest launched

The Việt Nam Institute of Culture and Arts Studies (VICAS) and the German Embassy has launched the Buddy Bear Painting Project for all visual artists.

HCM City sees sharp drop in tourism, more pain expected

The number of foreign tourists visiting HCM City in the first two months of the year declined by 62 per cent year-on-year to 335,800, resulting in a 65 per cent drop in tourism revenues, according to reports of travel firms in the city.

Cultural festival showcases ethnic groups

A series of festivals organised by different ethnic minority groups from the country’s northwestern region are taking place at the Việt Nam National Villages for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Hà Nội.

Bulgaria and Việt Nam mark 70 years of close co-operation

The Bulgarian Ambassador to Việt Nam Marinela Petkova sends a message to celebrate the National Day of the Republic of Bulgaria and 70th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Bulgaria and the Socialist Republic of Việt Nam.

Project preserves cải lương with new plays

A long-term drama project featuring the traditional music genre of the southern region, cải lương (reformed opera), organised by the Ministry of Culture, Sports & Tourism, is expected to attract young audiences back to the theatre this year.

Ban on drinking scenes on TV

As part of a new decree, actors on TV or in film will only be able to drink alcohol in scenes which depict historical figures or condemn this behaviour.

Travel safe: sexual health

It has been found that 1 in 5 travellers admit to having casual sex in foreign countries when they are travelling.

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