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Composer combines two traditional art types in music video

Composer Nguyễn Quang Long has released the new music video (MV) combining traditional arts: xẩm (blind busketers’ singing) and quan họ (love duets).

Cải lương show to raise funds for poor theatre performers

Dozens of young and veteran theatre performers will participate the sixth charity concert Nghệ Sĩ Tri Âm (Traditional Performers Together), launched by People’s Artist Kim Cương, in HCM City today (January 8).

Ancient wine measuring table unearthed in Jerusalem

Israeli archaeologists unveiled an ancient table on Monday used to measure wine and olive oil, which they said helps prove a market once stood at the site in occupied east Jerusalem.

London designer Wales Bonner making waves

At just 29, Grace Wales Bonner is one of London's most promising designers, exploring black male identity through her eponymous menswear brand with looks that have caught the eye of celebrities such as Meghan Markle.

Seven special national sites recognised

Seven historical, artistic and architectural relics have been officially recognised as special national sites by the Prime Minister, including Mù Cang Chải terraced fields in the northern province of Yên Bái.

Exhibition reveals calligraphic art in kings’ writings

An exhibition of remarks by the kings of Nguyễn Dynasty (1802-1945) on châu bản (official administrative papers) is on-going in Hà Nội showing the writings as beautiful as calligraphic artworks.

Ants and cows combine for delightful Phú Yên bites

Phú Yên Province in the central coastal region is well known for not only its beautiful beaches but also bò một nắng hai sương (beef jerky dried over wood charcoal).

New comic book honours Việt Nam football team

Kim Đồng Publishing House has released a comic book entitled Golden Star Warriors, featuring Vietnamese footballers and coach Park Hang-seo.

HCM City to host Chợ Lớn food fair

HCM City’s District 5 will organise Chợ Lớn Kitchen food fair at Văn Lang Park in District 5 from January 11-12.

Nom, nom, Vietnam - Episode 28: Vietnamese mini pancakes

Bánh căn is a simple dish, using just rice flour and eggs. But with a sprinkle of passion and a recipe passed down from generation to generation, these mini pancakes really hit the spot!

Disney's Star Wars stays on top, but Sony has a big weekend

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker has continued to rule the cinematic universe, keeping its top ranking in North American theatres this weekend with an estimated take of US$33.7 million, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported on Sunday.

Hollywood stars shine on Globes red carpet

Hollywood's brightest stars sparkled on Sunday on the red carpet at the Golden Globes, the first showbiz awards gala of 2020.

HCM City’s Book Street celebrates 4th birthday

A group of Korean singers will shoot a short film featuring HCM City and its culture, as part of activities of the HCM City Book Street to celebrate its 4th birthday.

Film shoot about Vietnamese folk stories kicks off

First scenes of a film on Vietnamese folk stories by movie star and producer Ngô Thanh Vân were completed last week in Ninh Bình Province.

Happy New Year: Happy, healthy new you!

Whether you celebrate the New Year on the 1st January or later for the Lunar New Year they both share the same purpose, to reflect on the past year and consider self development and positive change for the incoming year. Health is often an important part of the New Year with many of us wishing for a happy and healthy New Year for ourselves, friends and family. There are positive steps that you can take to look after your health this year.