Oktoberfest in Việt Nam

The German Business Association’s annual Oktoberfest event will be held from Sept 19-22 at Hotel Nikko Saigon on 235 Nguyễn Văn Cừ Street in HCM City District 1.

Joyful

Children swimming in a flooded street after heavy rains in recent days in Quốc Oai District in Hà Nội. — VNS Photo Việt Thanh

Reviving traditional theatre arts

On the glowing stage of chèo (traditional Vietnamese opera), Thúy Mùi is a charming artist who mesmerises audiences with sweet folk melodies. She is also known as a decisive leader who has contributed significantly to attracting people back to chèo.

Huge street festival to take place in Hà Nội

At least 5,000 performers, including many professional artists and artisans from various craft villages, will parade and showcase their acts at the biggest festival ever to be held in the pedestrian zone around Hoàn Kiếm (Sword) Lake this Sunday.

Korean book fair opens in HCM City

Twenty-three publishers from South Korea are introducing their publications at Korean Book Fair 2018, which opened today in HCM City.

 

NY Daily News slashes half its newsroom staff

The New York Daily News, the century-old tabloid known for its provocative headlines, made its own news Monday by slashing half its editorial staff, in the latest retrenchment in the newspaper sector.

Show honours heroes

A circus performance dedicated to heroes who sacrificed their lives for national independence will take place on July 27 (Martyrs’ Day) in Hà Nội.

Cao Bằng Grass Jelly: A summertime treat

Sweet soup, soya bean curd or mixed jelly are popular snacks for Vietnamese people, especially in the hot days of summer. They all have things in common – they’re delicious, fresh and many of them contain one tasty ingredient: black grass jelly.

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