Gulf artworks show its surprising historical mix

A startling exhibition in Paris, drawn from the Arab world's biggest private art collection, shows the dizzying mix of cultures in the Gulf in the past with Chinese korans and Persian rugs of the Virgin Mary. 

 

VN contestant raises HIV awareness

Miss Universe Việt Nam H’Hen Nie has called for reducing stigma and discrimination against HIV patients at the Miss Universe 2018 contest that is now being held in Bangkok.

Festival celebrates VN-France ties

The Festival Việt – Pháp (Việt Nam- France Festival) will be held at IDECAF in HCM City tomorrow as part of the city’s cultural activities to celebrate 45 years of diplomatic relations between Việt Nam and France. 

Hungarian pianist debuts in Hà Nội

Hungarian pianist Janos Balazs will debut to perform a repertoire including classical and modern pieces at Việt Nam National Academy of Music (VNAM)’s Great Hall on December 4.

Tây Ninh to host the first traditional rice crepe festival

The first Trảng Bàng - Bánh Tráng Phơi Sương (dew-soaked rice crepe) Festival will take place in Tây Ninh Province’s Trảng Bàng District from December 20 to 25, according to the province’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Mental Health Matters

In the early hours of an April morning students at Nguyễn Khuyến High School were performing a morning exercise routine when teachers spotted a pupil standing on the roof of a four-story building on campus. The teachers asked the pupil to get back inside and asked two classmates to assist in the effort.

HCM City hosts Argentine Week

A week of Argentine cuisine and cinema will take place in HCM City on December 3-9 to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Việt Nam and Argentina.

Christmas art market in District 2

The Tropical X-Mas Art Market will be held from 10am to 6pm on December 1-2 at The Factory Contemporary Arts Centre on 15 Nguyễn Ư Dĩ Street in HCM City’s District 2.

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