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Đà Nẵng gears up for National Day holiday with diverse cultural, tourism activities

Flames and fireworks as Myanmar fire balloon fest opens

The gigantic hot air balloon folded into itself and fell in a ball of flames, scattering onlookers below at the beginning of Myanmar's stunning yet treacherous fire balloon festival.

Lanterns light up dreams in Seoul

Hundreds of lanterns in the forms of various cartoon and legendary figures are on display along Cheonggye Stream in downtown Seoul.

Int’l Guitar Festival to open in HCM City

More than 60 Vietnamese and foreign guitarists will play at the Saigon International Guitar Festival & Competition 2019 organised by the HCM City Music Conservatory tonight (November 6).

Hà Nội inspires French artist

The Hà Nội Industrial Fine Arts University will celebrate its 70th anniversary on November 14. Việt Nam News reporter Nguyễn Thúy Bình interviews French artist Jean-Charles Sarrazin, one of the university's former students. He is currently an author and illustrator at l'Ecole des Loisirs Publishing House. He also attended the event for the first time.

Filmmakers gather for autumn meeting

International prominent filmmakers will moderate various workshops on cinematography during Autumn Meeting, an international cinema event empowering young filmmakers in the region and providing opportunities for their projects.

Exhibition on formation of Sóc Trăng Province opens

More than 250 rare and precious photos and documents on the formation and development of the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Sóc Trăng from the 18th century to today are featured in a new exhibition.

Việt Nam and China to work together on tourism

Lạng Sơn is promoting tourism development and ties between the province and Việt Bắc with Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in China, launching tours, co-operating in promoting tourism markets and training tourism workers.

Epizode music festival announces final lineup, showcases

Alongside the stacked international bill, some top local DJs are set to grace the decks at the Sunset Sonata beach resort.

Month-long events honour culture of Vietnamese ethnic groups

A series of cultural activities are taking place at the Việt Nam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism throughout this month featuring the unique cultures of ethnic groups across the country.

French hunters take aim at director Besson for shielding deer

French film director Luc Besson was taken to court in the northern Normandy region on Monday for refusing to allow hunters onto his land to shoot deer.

Painting exhibition on Cửu Long region opens

The Cửu Long (Mekong) River Delta region and its farmers are featured in a new painting exhibition at the HCM City Association of Fine Arts.

Vietnamese films to be screened ahead of national film fest

As many as 30 Vietnamese films will be screened for free in Hà Nội and HCM City on November 6-12 to celebrate the Việt Nam Film Festival.

Củ hũ dừa salad, the heart of Bến Tre

Gỏi củ hũ dừa (coconut core) salad is a specialty of Bến Tre, the home of coconuts in Việt Nam. Củ hũ dừa can be found in the tops of the trees, hidden inside the branches.

Linh, Nhã want to make afternoon music a new trend

The concert will comprise 25 Vietnamese and English songs including How Am I Supposed to Live Without You, Fallin and Never Enough.

HBSO stages crime opera at Opera House

The HCM City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO) will stage the crime opera Yesterday’s Memory at the HCM City Opera House on November 17.

Veteran musician’s book on teen love released

Veteran musician and writer Vũ Đức Sao Biển’s latest book, Phượng Ca (Voice of Youth), was released in HCM City last week.

Nom, nom, Vietnam - Episode 18: Young sticky rice flakes

There’s been a drop in temperature the past few days, and that means autumn is here. But did you know this is also the time of desserts made from rice? It may be just a nice snack or a gift to give for special occasions, but there sure is a lot of hard work and effort put in to bring this tasty treat to your table.