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New clues to Kính Thiên Palace

Music for Children a Ponder for Adult

In the past children’s songs were simple, fun and easy to learn. And more importantly, they were about topics children understood. As well as providing entertainment, the main point was education.

Belgium, Brazil debut at Đà Nẵng fireworks fest

Brazil and Belgium lit up the night with fireworks at the 2019 Đà Nẵng International Fireworks Festival on the Hàn River on Saturday.

Huế to hold kite festival

The central province of Thừa Thiên-Huế is set to hold a kite festival to honour the traditional craft of kite making, which has existed in the locality for centuries.

Paintings on coracles

The plucky painters have travelled to Tam Thanh Village to prepare for the Tam Kỳ Sea Festival between June 13 and 16, to be held in the provinces Tam Kỳ City.

Project on TV series about Nguyễn Dynasty launched

A TV series about the Nguyễn Dynasty in the 19th century will be filmed next month by a private film company in HCM City

Legendary New Orleans blues pianist Dr. John dies at 77

Dr. John, an American jazz musician who delighted New Orleans festival-goers for decades with his legendary piano riffs and unmistakable hoarse voice, died on Thursday, his family said.

Madonna says she feels 'raped' by New York Times profile

Pop icon Madonna said she felt "raped" by an in-depth profile of her in The New York Times, calling the newspaper "one of the founding fathers of the patriarchy".

Photo exhibitions on air pollution tour universities in HCM City

Thirty-four photos chosen in the photography contest "Portray Air, Expose Pollution" are being displayed at universities throughout HCM City until June 14 to improve awareness about air pollution in the country’s large cities.

Vietnamese-American pop star Ý Lan performs in HCM City

Vietnamese- American pop star Ý Lan will stage solo performance in HCM City at a specail show tonight ( June 7).

Festival offers a taste of national cuisine

The Hà Nội Cuisine Culture Festival starting from today will feature famous specialities from the country's three regions.

Acclaimed Japanese conductor to lead Mozart concert

Internationally acclaimed conductor Honna Tetsuji will lead a concert featuring the music of Mozart at the HCM City Opera House on Saturday (June 8).

Exhibition shows Uruguay's contemporary art

The exhibition will run until June 8 at Tanmy Design House, 61 Hàng Gai Street, Hà Nội.

Hit Paris Tutankhamun show gets extended run

A blockbuster Tutankhamun show in Paris has been extended for a week with more than 800,000 people already buying tickets for the exhibition.

Picasso captured by the photographer's eye in new exhibition

A marine stripe jumper, a crown of grey hair surrounding his bald spot and a penetrating gaze: it is an image that has become emblematic of Pablo Picasso, the Spanish artist adored by some of the 20th century's greatest photographers.

Overseas artist to present works inspired by his family’s flight

Vietnamese-French visual artist Bảo Vương will present his latest series of paintings and a performance at the exhibition Another Crossing, which will open at Manzi Art Space tomorrow, June 7.

FVH offers entertaining walk to Thăng Long Imperial Citadel

The Friends of Vietnam Heritage (FVH) will offer a deeper look into the Imperial Citadel of Thăng Long during a special walk on Saturday.

Denmark and Việt Nam: building a green future

On the occasion of the Danish Constitution Day, Denmark’s Ambassador to Việt Nam Kim Hojlund Christensen writes to Việt Nam News about the green aspirations and relations between two countries.

Documentary on mixed children born during war to screen at IDECAF

The French Institute in Việt Nam will screen the documentary Inconnu, Présumé Français (Unknown, Presumed French) by Vietnamese-French director Philippe Rostan at the Institute of Cultural Exchange with France (IDECAF) on June 6.

Electronic dance music festival to feature best local DJs

Electronic dance music event Backpack Festival 2019 will take place in June 15-16 at the Ethic Cultural and Historical Park in District 9.

Vietnamese artists to join Famlab in Hội An and Đà Nẵng

Forty-three master musicians and artists will take part in the Famlab (Film, Archive and Music Lab) Residency and Outdoor Concert in the ancient town of Hội An and Đà Nẵng city as part of the project Heritage of Future Past on June 6-25.