Việt Nam News

A festival to honour the traditional brocade products of Việt Nam's ethnic minorities will take place in Gia Nghĩa City and at several tourist attractions in the Central Highlands province of Đắk Nông from November 24-29.

The 3rd Trảng Bàng - Bánh Tráng Phơi Sương (dew-soaked rice crepe) Festival will take place in Tây Ninh Province’s Trảng Bàng District on December 24 to celebrate Chirstmas and the New Year.

The custom of playing kite flute during the Sáo Đền Kite Festival has been recognised as National Intangible Cultural Heritage by the Ministry of the Culture, Sports and Tourism.

The craft of making dry vermicelli in the area originated in the region a long time ago but it was small scale, mainly to serve local needs.

Colourful abstract paintings by veteran artist Trần Lưu Mỹ track his feelings and experiences of life, landscapes, memories and people.

A special TV music show in celebration of Vietnamese Teachers Day on November 20 will air on HCM City Television (HTV) this weekend.

KOTO Villa will open its doors this Sunday in Tây Hồ District, offering a range of both local and international cuisine with a heavy focus on brunch.

A collection of five Italian movies will be presented to Vietnamese viewers during the Italian Film Festival 2020 taking place in Hà Nội from November 13 to 17.

The Vincom Center for Contemporary Art (VCCA) on Saturday will host a talk with musician Ngô Hồng Quang, who aims to honour the values of Vietnamese music through contemporary work.

Young people and students around the country are encouraged to participate in the HCM City Short Film Contest 2020 which has launched by the HCM City Cinematography Association in particularly with its partners this week. 

Movie buffs will have an opportunity to watch top European movies at a film festival from November 20 to December 3. 

The HCM City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO) will stage contemporary and classical ballets choreographed by Vietnamese and international artists at the HCM City Opera House on November 14.

The biggest lake in the northern province of Quảng Ninh has long been known as the “Little Đà Lạt”. Surrounded by hills and mountains, Yên Trung Lake in Phương Đông Ward, Uông Bí City, is popular among tourists and locals looking for a place to relax.

The Friends of Vietnam Heritage on Sunday will hold a talk about nghê – a sacred animal that guards temples, communal houses in Việt Nam. The talk is to honour the Việt Nam’s Cultural Heritage Day on November 23.

A special art performance will take place on Thursday night at the Âu Cơ Art Centre in Hà Nội to raise funds to support the storm-hit central region.

Two innovation programmes will be offered during the third Franco-Vietnamese Days of Innovation on November 13-14 in HCM City.

Vietnamese-Canadian choreographer John Huy Trần and his troupe Urban Dance Group will stage his new contemporary dance titled “Revival” on November 28 and 29 at Dancenter Vietnam.

Lê Hương chats with popular writer Mai Văn Phấn, who has won four international prizes this year.