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Performing art spreads its message beyond the stage

Over 140 directors and students from performing arts academies in 16 countries gathered in Hà Nội for the Asia-Pacific Bond (APB) of Theatre Schools Festival earlier this month.

Spanish guitarist returns to perform in Hà Nội

Guitarist master Rafael Serrallet returns to perform in a solo concert at Việt Nam National Academy of Music in October 10.

Climbing and music fest at Saigon Outcast

A climbing and music even called “Rocktober Climbing Fest” will be held at Saigon Outcast on August 19-20.

Hà Nội celebrates 65 years of liberation

Today, Hà Nội celebrates its 65th anniversary of liberation (October 10, 1954 - October 10, 2019).

Long Biên Bridge clean-up event calls for volunteers

KHC’s founder James Joseph Kendall at a clean-up event. The group will hold a similar event underneath Hà Nội’s iconic Long Biên Bridge this weekend. Photo courtesy of KHC

L’Espace presents screening of ballet “Cinderella”

L’Espace will present a screening of the Paris Opera’s ballet performance of Cinderella on October 19.

Huế Museum displays Lê Bá Đảng collection in Hà Nội

Huế Museum of Fine Arts has sent a collection of Lê Bá Đảng's works for art lovers in Hà Nội to enjoy for the first time.

British stand-up comedian to perform in the city

Saigon International Comedy Club will present British stand-up comedian Eddy Brimson at Kurtz's by Heart of Darkness on October 16.

First-ever All Women Cheffes Gourmet Festival held in Saigon

Sofitel Saigon Plaza and Disciples of Escoffier Vietnam will present the first All-Women Cheffes Culinary Festival in Việt Nam as part of the annual fourth Saigon Gourmet Week to kick off in HCM City in mid October.

Singer Suboi to represent VN at European Music Awards

Singer Suboi will be the only Vietnamese artist to compete for the Best Southeast Asia Act category at the MTV EMA (European Music Awards).

Cave where ancient fossils found to be excavated

The Phong Nha – Kẻ Bàng National Park will team up with the Việt Nam Archeologists’ Association to excavate a local cave after discovering three fossilised items at the site dating back tens of thousands of years.

Mona Lisa's smile a touch clearer through Louvre's new protective glass

Visitors to the Louvre in Paris should have a clearer view of Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa after the museum installed a new, more transparent form of bullet-proof glass to protect the world's most famous painting.

Huế Festival 2020 to be int'l extravaganza

The Huế Festival 2020 will aptly be celebrated by at least 20 different countries to mark its 20th anniversary next year.

Exhibition shares orphans’ dreams

Themed ‘Longing for a Family’, the exhibition is carried out by the Vietnamese Women’s Museum and Vietnamese Women’s Union (VWU).

Ancient pagoda recognised as national cultural heritage

Keo Hành Thiện Pagoda, an ancient building with original architecture located in the northern province of Nam Định, received National Intangible Cultural Heritage certificate on Tuesday.

City to preserve 16 old villas as part of preservation scheme

The HCM City Development and Research Institute has proposed preserving 16 villas built before 1975 because of their historical and cultural importance.

Outdoor spectacle receives special tourism prize

The outdoor spectacle Tinh Hoa Bắc Bộ or The Quintessence of Tonkin staged by 150 actors has received a special prize at The Guide Awards 2019 recently.

Musician wants to take Vietnamese jazz global

Jazz musician Nguyễn Tiến Mạnh had the chance to perform at the Ystad Sweden Jazz Festival from July 31 to August 4. The event gathered more than 300 jazz artists and groups from all over the world. After the festival, Mạnh was invited to perform for the Danish royal family.