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Linen weaving keeps Mông traditions alive

Sun Group scoops up prizes at World Travel Awards

Sun Group, one of the largest real estate developers in Việt Nam, has scooped up prizes at the World Travel Awards (WTA) - Asia Region.

Walking tour to Phúc Tân public art project

The Friends of Vietnam Heritage (FVH), in collaboration with artist Nguyễn Thế Sơn, will hold a walking tour to the Phúc Tân public art complex on Saturday.

Graphic artist offers printmaking class

Artist Phạm Khắc Quang who has more than 20 years of experience in printmaking will share his knowledge during a course open for anyone.

New TV programme on Vietnamese theatre airs

The Hồ Chí Minh Television (HTV) is offering a new TV drama programme about Vietnamese theatre in the 1960s and 80s.

Vietnam International Travel Mart expected to boost national tourism

The Vietnam International Travel Mart will be held at the Hanoi International Exhibition Centre on November 18-21 after many delays caused by COVID-19 pandemic.

Artist inspired by folk culture

Artist Bùi Thanh Tâm has been inspired by folk material to create his works and encourage his colleagues to preserve and draw attention to traditional art.

Bắc Hà Winter Festival

Music, horse racing and food will all be featured at the Bắc Hà Winter Festival from November 20-22 as Lào Cai Province attempts to attract tourists back to the district.

Italian architect to share viewpoints on substainability in contemporary architecture

Italian architect Marco Casamonti will share his viewpoints on how to harmonise development and sustainability while preserving aesthetics with Vietnamese academics and architecture practitioners during a seminar on Thursday.

Concert to gather talented violinists and pianists

Top Vietnamese violinists and pianists will showcase their talent at a concert in the concert hall of Vietnam National Academy of Music in Hà Nội on November 6.

Roasted bee pupae – a starter to get the taste buds buzzing

A visit to midland and mountainous regions this season offers a golden chance for people to try the roasted pupae of forest bees.

Painter surprises art lovers with wooden bas-reliefs

Hà Nội-born painter Bùi Đức, famed for his lacquer paintings, surprised his fans when he presented his latest artworks at an exhibition that opened in the capital on Friday night.

Book on cải lương guru reprinted

A book about late Meritorious Artist Nguyễn Ngọc Bạch, a guru of cải lương (reformed opera), has been released in HCM City.

Exhibition to raise funds for victims of natural disasters

A collection of 60 wooden carvings, zinc and stone block prints are going on display to raise funds for the victims of floods and landslides in central Việt Nam.

HCM City welcomes first tourist group on stimulus travel package

The first group of visitors from the northern province of Quảng Ninh last weekend visited tourist attractions in HCM City as part of the city’s tourism stimulus programme that has recently resumed.

Nom, Nom Vietnam - Episode 64: Banh hoi with roasted pork

Banh hoi is a dish made with tiny strings of rice vermicelli woven together, which combined with roasted pork and spicy dipping sauce becomes a tasty takeaway meal for office workers and parties.

Local delicacies introduced to hotel guests

The best flavours of local cuisine are being offered at five-star hotels in HCM City as part of a programme to promote Vietnamese dishes to local and foreign visitors.

Female designer’s fashion exhibition to open in HCM City

Female fashion designer Thuỷ Nguyễn will open an exhibition to celebrate her nine-year career in HCM City.

Vietnamese contestant wins special prize at the international guitar competition

A Vietnamese contestant has won an award at the 8th International Guitar Competition held in Berlin, Germany.

Concerts to raise funds for flood victims

Dozens of veteran and young singers and theatre performers will participate in two charity concerts in HCM City to raise funds for flood victims in the central region.

Cultural exchange programme celebrates Việt Nam-Russia relations

State-level relations and co-operation between localities in Việt Nam and Russia have been strongly strengthened in recent years, according to the vice-chairman of Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu Province People’s Committee Trần Văn Tuấn.