City museum opens Lê Bá Đảng art space

The HCM City Fine Arts Museum has launched an art space to honour renowned artist Lê Bá Đảng (1921-2015), who made a great contribution to Vietnamese art and achieved great success in France and other countries in Europe.

Indigo dyeing 

Saigon Indigo is a clothing brand in HCM City that hand dyes products such as clothes, bags and hats using natural indigo dye. The business promotes sustainability and helps preserve the traditional craft.

HCM City confers 'monument' status on 5 sites

Five architectural sites in HCM City have been recognised as “monuments” by the city Department of Culture and Sports. They include Bến Thành Market, the Trần Hưng Đạo Temple, the District 1 People’s Committee building, the headquarters of the city customs department, and the grave of a government official who worked for King Tự Đức. 

Ninh Bình Festival 2024 kicks off

The 3rd Ninh Bình Festival themed “Heritage Flow” opened in Ninh Bình City, the northern province of the same name, featuring a wide range of cultural and entertainment activities.

Young boy takes top prize at writing contest

Hà Nội-based Lã Duy Long was awarded special prize at a story writing contest Đóa Hoa Đồng Thoại (Bouquet of Children's Stories Contest) with his short story about donating hair to a cancer patient.

Ninh Bình looks to capture Japanese tourism market

The northern province of Ninh Bình showcased its stunning natural landscapes and people to the Japanese market through a recent tourism promotion conference called “the splendour of the ancient capital” in Tokyo.

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