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Jazztival to make Hà Nội a global music destination

Social distancing paintings on display

Tranh Trong Mùa Giãn Cách (Painting in Social Distancing) displayed nearly 130 paintings which were made during the coronavirus pandemic-induced social distancing period in April.

Dishes from clams, a highlight in Việt Nam’s cuisine

Originated in central Việt Nam, hến xúc bánh đa (stir-fried baby clams with sesame rice crackers) is an authentic dish, an easy appetiser and popular beer accompaniment.

Musical drama for children to be restaged

The musical drama Tấm Cám (Tấm and Cám), a production written by Hùng Lâm, will be restaged in a new version 20 years after its first release in HCM City.

Nom, nom, Vietnam - Episode 45: Vietnam beef stew

Once a Mekong Delta specialty now it is a Saigon must-try. Vietnamese beef stew is a comfort food like no other, which requires an intricate mix of spices.

Promotion campaign launched to boost tourism in northwestern region

Nearly 150 travel companies and governments of eight northwestern provinces launched a campaign to promote regional tourism in Hà Nội on June 12.

VN Telefilm to take place in September

The International Film and Television Exhibition will take place in HCM City between September 17 and 19, according to organisers.

Oscars to draw up diversity rules for nominees

Hollywood's motion picture academy will introduce new eligibility rules to boost diversity among Oscars nominees under a raft of new measures have announced.

Traditional music contests to be launched

Four traditional music contests will be launched in HCM City and southern provinces next week.

Quan họ singing programme launched in HCM City

A quan họ (love duet) singing programme will be held at cultural houses and traditional art clubs in HCM City, Lê Tú Cẩm, chairman of the HCM City Cultural Heritage Association, said.

New books for children released

New novels and books on environmental studies for children from Vietnamese and international authors have been released to entertain young audiences during the summer.

Hà Nội Museum gathers objects for future exhibition

Đà said with a nearly 10,000sq.m area to fill, the museum has selected more than 70,000 objects and materials on the history of Thăng Long – Hà Nội.

Thai, Vietnamese martial arts actors work on new film

Well-known Thai martial arts actor Simon Kuke plays a leading role in new film Đỉnh Mù Sương (The Foggy Mountain), a production from the Thiên Ngân (Galaxy) Studio of HCM City.

Violet flowers shine on hill in Sa Pa

The violet flowers bloom over a total area of 75,000sq.m.

Best press photos honoured

The awards ceremony was held at the International Conference Centre, Hà Nội, on June 12, by Nhà Báo & Công Luận (Journalists & Public Opinions) newspaper under the direction of Vietnam Journalists’ Association.

Rising Star international music festival takes place online

The Rising Star International Arts Festival (RSIAF) 2020 – a music festival for children – has started this month in the form of an online contest, according to the organisers.

Veteran documentary director releases new book

Veteran director Đào Trọng Khánh has just published a book on his experience during his 50-year career working as a documentary maker.

Some 1,400 auditioned for 'Les Miserables' supporting roles amid pandemic: company

Squid catching off Sơn Trà with local fisherman

The men living in the crowded fishing community at the foot of the Sơn Trà Mountains often start their day with morning coffee and a chat about the work ahead.