Việt Nam News

Streets in the silent city of Huế were bustling with performances by art troupes in a street parade on Saturday afternoon.

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Under arches of a mammoth that changed its colours to the delight of the packed audience, dancers and singers kicked off Visit Việt Nam Year 2018

Historical plays staged by cải lương (reformed opera) artists are fueling love for the country and a new patriotic fervour among young and old audiences alike.

Authorities in HCM City’s District 5 on April 27 released travel guidebook “Hello District 5” featuring historic relics, ancient architecture, cuisines, festivals, shopping, and leisure destinations in the district.

As many as 100 cultural experts, producers and directors are taking part in a seminar in HCM City today to seek ways to attract young audiences to cải lương (reformed opera).

Australian solo artist Deni Hines will amaze audience in Việt Nam when she performs here from April 29 to May 1.

In its 1050 years existance, the magnificent Ninh Bình enjoyed its incognito status for a thousand years. In the past 50 years, Ninh Bình has seen more economic development and world recognition more ever than before.

The lacquer painting Thác Bờ (Bờ Waterfall) by Nguyễn Huyến (1915 –94), will be auctioned on April 29 in Hà Nội. The starting price is US$120,000.

The central city officially launched the summer holiday at Mỹ Khê beach with series of cultural and entertainment activities during the May Day vacation and promotion of the 7th Đà Nẵng International Fireworks Competition.

The biennial cultural event Huế Festival opened on Friday evening, offering stages for performance of international and local performers in different art forms, sustaining the hope of a typical festival city in the future.

The glorious moment in the history of the fight for liberation and independence, the people’s steadfast struggle in the south, and the contributions to the victory from localities nationwide, are vividly reflected at an exhibition opened in Hà Nội.

The HCM City Drama Theatre, one of the region’s leading art troupes, offers its new show, Loạn Chiến Phụng Hoàng Cung (Game of Thrones), that it hopes to entertain local residents during the national Reunification Day (April 30) and Labour Day (May 1).

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Film lovers will have a chance to enjoy selected movies themed on traditional history, revolutionary soldiers, the country’s construction, generations of youth in the war time and renewal period.

The first comedy dance contest in the country has been launched in the central city of Đà Nẵng.

Early morning on Friday, Huế held a worshipping ceremony at the platform used by kings under the Nguyễn Dynasty (1802-1945) to offer prayers to the gods during spring.

This week Ninh Bình has been celebrating its past with an eclectic mix of now and then.