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Chăm Museum introduces 3D experience

The tourism promotion centre in Đà Nẵng has piloted a 3D experience for tourists visiting the Chàm Sculpture Museum – one of the most popular destinations in the city – to boost tourism after COVID-19.

National museum hosts first solo exhibition by Duy Hòa

Artist Nguyễn Duy Hòa’s first solo exhibition opened at Việt Nam Museum Fine Arts yesterday.

Japanese conductor to lead Liszt, Dvorak concert in HCMC

Internationally acclaimed conductor Honna Tetsuji will lead a concert featuring works by Hungarian composer Franz Liszt and Czech composer Antonin Dvorak at the HCM City Opera House on October 3.

Tuning up traditional melodies

The tính (also called tính tẩu) is a typical instrument of the Tày, Nùng and Thái ethnic minority groups and is used in spiritual ceremonies, festivals and dating events.

Contemporary dance at The Factory

The contemporary dance X Project: Metamorphosis of Existence will be staged at the Factory Contemporary Art Centre on October 2 and 3.

Photo contest depicts artistic angles in Buddhism

A photo contest that kicked off on Thursday in Hà Nội is seeking beautiful and artistic angles of Buddhism through the lens of domestic and foreign photographers.

Nom, Nom Vietnam - Episode 61: Fried mooncake

Autumn Festival means it's mooncake time! But one teacher in Hanoi is putting a whole new spin on this traditional dish. Watch our video to find out how.

Documentary film festival opens

Two films were shown on Thursday in Hà Nội to open the European – Vietnamese Documentary Film Festival.

Contest honouring culture launched in capital

The contest, entitled Người Giữ Màu Dân Tộc (Keepers of the National Colours) and launched by Hà Nội Department of Culture and Sports, aims to arouse pride among Vietnamese about the traditional values of the nation.

Finding tranquility in the clouds

Have you ever wanted to visit Sa Pa or Mù Cang Chải but were worried they'd be too crowded?

Tò he - A symbol of August Festival

To he is a popular, traditional toy for Vietnamese children and a symbol of Mid-Autumn Festival. These toy figurines are small but colourful and nice. They also have many different styles and shapes, and even were edible in the past. But as times change so to do the toys, so under no circumstances should they be eaten anymore.

30 years of German unity - An historic gift

Ambassador of Germany to Việt Nam Dr Guido Hildner sends a message to celebrate the 30th anniversary of German unity.

Conference highlights archaeological results in past year

Vietnamese archaeology has continued to record significant discoveries and diverse valuable achievements in the past year, as announced at the 55th national archaeological conference that has taken place in northern Hải Phòng City.

Cần Giờ’s Nghinh Ông Fest begins

The annual Nghinh Ông Festival has opened in HCM City’s Cần Giờ District.

Pop icon to release video series about his life

Việt Nam’s "King of Pop" Đàm Vĩnh Hưng is planning to release a series of three music videos telling stories about his life and career.

Fashion industry needs more proper investment from the State: expert

Lê Quỳnh Trang, chairperson of Việt Nam International Fashion Week (VIFW), has recently been appointed chair of the Council of the ASEAN Fashion Designers (CAFD). Trang was interviewed recently by Sài Gòn Giải Phóng (Liberated Sài Gòn) newspaper and shared her thoughts about the Vietnamese fashion industry.

Pre-teaser of film based on Tale of Kiều released

The pre-teaser of Kiều, a new film based on the 18th-century Vietnamese epic poem Truyện Kiều (The Tale of Kiều), was released on YouTube last weekend.

Exhibition features pottery engraved with sutra

Vietnamese artist Lê Thiết Cương will showcase his latest work of engraving sutra on 40 pottery products from four popular traditional pottery trade villages at an exhibition that will be held at Gallery39 located on Hà Nội's Lý Quốc Sư Street from October 2-12.