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Traditional theatre festival to open in Thanh Hóa

As many as 16 classical dramas and seven folk operas will be performed between May 11 and 19 in central city of Thanh Hóa as part of the National Classical Drama and Folk Opera Festival 2019.

New show introduces heritage of Việt Nam and the world

A show featuring the heritage of Việt Nam and Asian countries will be held by Việt Nam National Television (VTV) on May 12.

Exhibition to describe flavours through visual art

A special programme entitled ASAES that embodies the five flavours of the gastronomy world will take place on May 16 in Hà Nội.

Vietnamese horror comedy released in US, Australia

Vietnamese horror-comedy Lật Mặt: Nhà Có Khách (Face Off: The Walking Guests) will appear in selected cinemas in the US from May 10 and in Australia from May 15.

Hạ Long Bay gets new heli tour

Northern Việt Nam Helicopter Company under Việt Nam Helicopter Corporation on Friday in northeastern Quảng Ninh Province officially launched its Hạ Long Bay scenic tour service - Halong Heli Tours.

Ancient Peru on display

Drawings dating from the 16th century reflecting the history of Peru are on display at an exhibition that opened yesterday in Hà Nội.

Book shows Điện Biên Phủ campaign through eyes of French historian

French historian Ivan Cadeau, an expert on the Indochinese War, yesterday released the Vietnamese version of his famous book Điện Biên Phủ March 13 – May 7, 1954.

Plans postponed to pull down old church

Plans to knock down a 134-year-old church in the northern province of Nam Định have been postponed.

HCM City is top-five destination for single travel: Airbnb

HCM City has joined Bangkok and Bali in a new list of best places for single travel.

World chefs to attend festival in Đà Nẵng

Chefs from 14 countries will cook traditional dishes with local ingredients at the first Đà Nẵng International Food Festival at the iconic Rồng (Dragon) park on June 2-6.

Sông Cầu Town in Phú Yên, a relaxing hideaway

Leaving the airport near the central coastal city of Qui Nhơn, we embarked by car on National Highway 1D southward to Cù Mông Pass in Phú Yên Province, a central coastal area famed for its seductively sandy beaches and peaceful fishing villages.

City’s university hosts exhibition on history of South Việt Nam

A collection of 150 artefacts and images reflecting history of South Việt Nam is on display at the HCM City University of Social Sciences and Humanities in Thủ Đức District.

New destination in Vũng Tàu Beach

Đồi Con Heo (Piggie Hill) in Vũng Tàu City in Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu Province is a new destination in for people who love to explore.

Popular sacred places for spring pilgrimages in Northern

Yên Tử, Hương and Bái Đính pagodas in northern Việt Nam are popular destinations for spring pilgrimages.

Cave in Quảng Bình opens to visitors

The historic Võ Nguyên Giáp Cave in the central province of Quảng Bình has opened for visitors.

Ceremony pays tribute to Russia’s Immortal Regiment

A ceremony took place in Hà Nội yesterday to commemorate the “Immortal Regiment” of Russia on the occasion of the 74th anniversary of the Great Patriotic War in Russia (May 9).

Cải lương veteran died at 67

Meritorious Artist and cải lương (reformed opera) star Giang Châu died of long-time illness on May 8 at his home in HCM City. He was 67.

Hội An to host International Choir Competition

The ancient city of Hội An will host the 6th Việt Nam International Choir Competition – the only one of its kind in Việt Nam – from May 15 to 18, attracting the participation of more than 1,000 artists from 22 countries and territories.

Old church deemed not safe and in need of urgent upgrades

Trần Đình Thành, deputy director of the ministry’s Culture Heritage Department, said there are many cracks and damages at the entrance area, arches on both sides and surrounding walls, while the tower on the left is inclined