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Jazztival to make Hà Nội a global music destination

Film screening of opera Don Giovanni to be held

A film screening of the opera Don Giovanni, staged by the UK’s Royal Opera House in 2019, will be held at Culture Café Salon Saturday on May 31.

Theme park to host summer party dedicated to children

Bảo Sơn Paradise Park will host the Summer Party on May 30-31 with various amusing activities dedicated to children and families.

Trapped in Việt Nam: The story of a European couple

When COVID-19 brought the world to its knees many tourists here in Việt Nam made a desperate scramble to catch that last flight home before the borders closed. But one European couple decided to stay and their decision has proved to be a blessing in disguise.

Awards to promote works for children launched in HN

The awards will include one grand prize named 'Cricket Knight' and several other awards called 'Cricket Desire'.

Songwriting contest dedicated to ethnic culture launched

A songwriting contest about ethnic minorities has been launched by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism with aim to honour songs about national solidarity and ethnic culture.

Alma Resort opens on Việt Nam’s scenic Cam Ranh Peninsula

Luxurious Contemporary Resort Unveils Unprecedented Array of Venues

Monsoon programme to feature folk music

Monsoon From Home (MFH) on Wedsnesday night will feature quan họ (love duets) and folk music with the participation of music producer Quốc Trung, musician Hồ Hoài Anh and People’s Artist Thúy Hường.

Nom, nom Vietnam - Episode 42: Shrimp cake

No trip to Hà Nội is complete without a visit to the city's iconic West Lake. But have you tried one of its traditional delicacies? These crispy shrimp cakes are the perfect complement to a day by the water's edge.

Mourners gather for funeral of Guinean singer Mory Kante

Hundreds of people gathered to mourn the death of Guinean singer Mory Kante in his native country's capital Conakry on Tuesday, to the sound of keening and traditional musical laments.

Painter releases book on his beloved Hội An

The self-taught artist has been painting Hội An town in the central province of Quảng Nam for 25 years and has written about Hội An since in local magazines.

Exhibition on southern lacquer opens

A new exhibition on southern lacquer has opened at the HCM City Fine Arts Museum.

Vietnamese farmers’ creativity to be showcased in museum

A plan of constructing an museum specialised in the agriculture of the Mekong Delta region has been approved by the People’s Committee of the southern province of Vĩnh Long.

Songwriting contest celebrates 70th anniversary of Việt Nam Young Volunteer Force

Patriotism and youth are the themes of a songwriting contest organised by HCM City organisations to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Việt Nam Young Volunteer Force.

Partygoers celebrate as Iceland's nightclubs reopen

Iceland's dancefloors once again pulsed to the beat as the country's nightclubs reopened on Monday after a nine-week closure due to the coronavirus pandemic.

More than half of travel companies in HCM City reopen

Around 60 per cent of travel companies in HCM City have resumed operating while the rest are expected to regain business in the fourth quarter of the year, according to the city’s Department of Tourism.

Music video inspired by history a smash hit

The history-inspired video has garnered more than 21 million views on YouTube since its May 13 release and is currently third on the YouTube trending list for the country.

Ba Bể fermented sour shrimp - a must try in Bắc Kạn

Tôm chua (fermented sour shrimp) is a specialty of Việt Nam and can be found in several provinces and cities such as Huế in the central region, but the most delicious dish comes from the northern mountainous province of Bắc Kạn’s Ba Bể Lake.

Exhibition highlights domestic violence in VN

Photo archive, documents and statistic about domestic violence in Việt Nam, its consequences and measures are featured in an exhibition that is taking place in at the exhibition hall of Hải Phòng City.

Online music festival in support of UNICEF

An online music festival named One Love Asia will be held at 7pm on May 27 by WebTVAsia and YouTube. The festival is raising funds for UNICEF's COVID-19 campaign.

French urged to holiday at home not abroad

The French government is strongly discouraging citizens from taking foreign holidays this summer due to the coronavirus but people can already start booking vacations at home in France in July and August, the environment minister said on Sunday.