Việt Nam News

An oil painting by renowned Vietnamese painter Nguyễn Phan Chánh (1892-1984), Les Chanteuses de Campagne, will go up for sale on June 14 in Paris as part of Sotheby’s Arts d'Asie sale.

Besides stilt performances, the Merchtem team will have several field trips to teach young Vietnamese people how to walk on stilts through flood water.

Participants had a chance to enjoy and learn about Quan Họ singing and Đông Hồ painting – two typical cultural values of Kinh Bắc.

Over the past 15 years, the festival has become the largest cultural event most awaited by the Vietnamese community in Japan and local residents.

The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the south-central province of Ninh Thuận in collaboration with the Consulate General of India in HCM City organised a programme to mark the 10th International Day of Yoga on June 2.

Lifestyle changes are the first-line approach to diabetes prevention.

The sight of a foreigner cooking and selling bánh xèo and nem lụi on the street of Hà Nội sure is a little unusual to say the least. But his skills and dedication are no joke. Falling in love with the culture, Moritz from Switzerland returned to Việt Nam to immerse himself deeply in Vietnamese lifestyle. And what better way than volunteering at a restaurant.

Outdoor opera "The Story of a River Season 2 - The Legendary Voyage" performed at the opening of the 2024 HCM City River Festival on May 31 attracted nearly 10,000 locals and international tourists.

The country is lacking experts well-trained in research, conservation, and preservation of maritime artefacts. Việt Nam is struggling in the management of its maritime heritage due to an increase in theft and trade of antiquities stolen from shipwrecks.

A Vietnamese comedy drama Mùa Hè Đẹp Nhất (The Beautiful Summer) about friendship and youth promises to bring moviegoers back to their younger years this summer.

The unveiling of the Michelin Guide 2024 restaurant selections for the prominent cities of Việt Nam, including Hà Nội, HCM City, and Đà Nẵng, will take place on June 27 at the InterContinental Saigon Hotel in HCM City.

Đắk Nông Province will offer free swimming lessons for children during summer in an effort to reduce the risk of drowning accidents.

The Department of Fine Arts, Photography and Exhibition under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) has launched the fourth ASEAN Graphic Painting Competition and Exhibition in Hà Nội.

The Ripe Fruit Festival will have 100 booths to show off local fruit specialities, along with many activities during the week-long event in Bình Dương Province.

HCM City welcomed more than 2.28 million foreign tourists in the first five months of the year, up 32 per cent year-on-year, driven by a series of festivals and tourism promotion events, according to its Department of Tourism.

A picturesque destination amidst the Central Highlands mountains and forests, Lắk Lake seeks to better serve residents and tourists while attracting business investment.

The Kids Festival 2024 will include a wide range of cultural activities and art performances. It will take place at the city’s Cultural House for Children in District 3 from May 31-June 2.

Tourism activities in all destinations across the country have become vibrant as summer comes, prompting localities to gear up various events for the peak season.