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

Ancient temple needs restoration

A 200-year-old temple in the central province of Hà Tĩnh which is part of local spiritual life is in serious need of repair.

Việt Nam-Russia: long distance, close hearts

To mark the National Day of the Russian Federation on June 12, Việt Nam News presents an article by Konstantin V Vnukov, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Việt Nam

New project aims to promote museums

Doctor Nguyễn Đức Lộc, head of the Social Life Research Institute, has recently launched a new project entitled ‘Museum-Book’ to promote museum activities. Reporter Thành Vinh from Weekend's People interviews Lộc about his new project.

Conference on Lý Sơn-Sa Huỳnh Geo-Park to take place in Quảng Ngãi

About 550 participants, including top archaeologists, geologists, volcano researchers and historians from Việt Nam and around the world, will take part in the International Conference on the Lý Sơn-Sa Huỳnh Geo-Park in the central province of Quảng Ngãi on June 18-19.

Southern province adds communal houses to tours

Ancient communal houses in the southern province of Đồng Tháp would be included in new tours in the locality, according to local authorities.

Children themed month at Culture Village

Various activites aiming to entertain children in summer have been organised since the beginning of June at the Việt Nam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism.

World's most costly painting on Saudi prince's yacht

Since its sale for a record US$450 million, the whereabouts of the Salvator Mundi, said to be painted by Leonardo da Vinci, has become one of the art world's greatest mysteries.

Samoa bans hit Elton John biopic over gay sex scenes

Samoa's Principal Censor Leiataua Niuapu confirmed the ban to local media this week, saying the film contained too many scenes that were "not good for public viewing".

Story of Suối Giàng shan tuyết tea in Yên Bái Province

Shan tuyết tea in Yên Bái Province’s Suối Giàng Commune is well known across Việt Nam for its pleasant flavour and fragrance.

PM gives nod to Sơn La Prison restoration project

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has just approved a project to restore historical relic of Sơn La Prison in northern province of Sơn La, which was built by French army in early 20th century to jail Vietnamese communists.

Russian theatre performs Giselle at Hà Nội Opera House

The ballet features a peasant girl named Giselle who dies of shock after learning her lover was engaged to another woman and deceived her.

Cà Mau preserves intangible cultural heritage

The southernmost province of Cà Mau has released a plan on preserving and promoting intangible cultural heritage by 2020, with a vision to 2030.

Queen honours The Crown actress Olivia Colman

Oscar-winning actress Olivia Colman, who will play Queen Elizabeth II in The Crown, was honoured by the monarch on Saturday for her services to British drama.

'Secret Life of Pets 2' defeats 'X-Men' to top box office

Los Angeles Universal's new animation The Secret Life of Pets 2 managed to lead North American box offices this weekend with an estimated take of US$47.1 million even while earning less than half what the first Pets film did just three years ago.

Artist House project to promote Vietnamese music to tourists

HCM City is piloting a new tourism project called Ngôi Nhà Nghệ Sĩ (Artist's House), with the aim of promoting Vietnamese music to international tourists at the homes of individual artists.

Rock concert raises funds for kids living in remote areas

Well-known rock bands and singers will perform at a charity concert in HCM City to raise funds for poor children living in remote areas.

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.