Việt Nam attends 47th session of UNESCO World Heritage Committee

A Vietnamese delegation, including Standing Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyễn Minh Vũ and Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoàng Đạo Cương, is attending the 47th session of UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee in Paris from July 6 to 16.

The art of combination

Audiences in Hà Nội were given an opportunity to experience traditional Japanese theatre through two exclusive performances of Bunraku, a UNESCO-recognised Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity dating back to the 17th century. Organised by the Japan Foundation, the shows offered people a deeper insight into Japan’s rich cultural legacy.

Baker blends culture into artistic cakes

Each of Nguyễn Hữu Thiên Ân’s artworks made from colourful fondant cakes reflects a piece of Vietnamese culture – from traditional Tết (Lunar New Year) trays of food or hát bội (classical drama) to a portrait of his grandmother.

Cuban ballet bridges generations in Hà Nội

Prima ballerina Viengsay Valdes led the National Ballet of Cuba in a special performance in Hà Nội, celebrating 65 years of strong diplomatic ties between Cuba and Việt Nam. This visit continued a rich legacy of cultural exchange, carrying forward the tradition of ballet's founders and showcased the diverse repertoire of the renowned Cuban School of Ballet.

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