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

The Dude abides: ‘The Big Lebowski’ at 20

Twenty years ago, a bathrobe-wearing stoner and his two buddies entrenched themselves in the public consciousness with a strange little movie about bowling, White Russians and a ruined rug.

Photographer focusses on Spain

The Vietnamese Embassy in Madrid and Durán Auction House will co-organise a charity auction of photographs by Vietnamese photographer Viet Ha Tran on May 19.

3rd European Book Days event soon

The 3^rd European Book Days event will be held from May 12 to 20 at HCM City Book Street, Nguyễn Văn Bình, District 1.

Guitar concert features Vincent Fillatreau

The Erato School of Music & Performing Arts will host a Guitar Concert featuring Vincent Fillatreau from 8pm to 10pm on May 24 at 107 Tôn Dật Tiên Street, District 7.

U-80 songwriters join divo Tùng Dương for June liveshow

Divo Tùng Dương never failed in proving his leader position in Vietnamese music industry, as he always bring new surprise to amaze his audience.

FVH excursion to water puppet village

The Friends of Vietnam Heritage on May 20 will host a full day study tour to Đông Các Village in Thái Bình Province (about 130km from Hà Nội).

Việt Nam, India seek to boost tourism

Fifty Vietnamese companies met with 15 major tour operators from India at B2B meetings held during the “Incredible India Road Show” on Tuesday (May 8) in HCM City.

TPD presents 1960 noir movie ’Breathless’

For the second week of the “Classic Black-and-White Movie Month”, the Centre for Assistance and Development of Movie Talents (TPD) on May 11 will present a screening of the French crime/drama movie Breathless.

Vietnamese-American singer Hương Lan to perform in City

Vietnamese-American singer Hương Lan will stage a solo performance in HCM City at a special show to celebrate her 50 years in the music.

Junior Kendo Tourney to be held in City

The 4^th RMIT Việt Nam Junior Kendo Tournament will be held at RMIT Saigon South Kendo Club from 3pm to 6pm on May 19 to 20 in 702 Nguyễn Văn Linh Str, District 7.

Music show dedicated to bamboo

The experimental music centre Phù Sa Lab continues to present their successful performance Bamboo Talk in May.

Flamboyant flower festival to dazzle Hải Phòng

The northern port city of Hải Phòng will become vibrant again during the Hoa Phượng Đỏ (Red Flamboyant Flower) Festival to be held from Saturday to Monday.

Childish Gambino targets gun violence, racism in viral video

A graphic music video by Childish Gambino is racking up the views on YouTube with a powerful message about gun violence and racism in America.

Travolta family’s mob film to finally hit the screen

A long-awaited biopic of the notorious New York mafia boss John Gotti starring John Travolta is slated to premiere at Cannes, the film festival said Tuesday.

Young filmmaker to screen at Cannes

Short film Vô Diện (Faceless) by Nguyễn Phan Thảo Đan is among 23 movies from all over the world to compete at Festival Corner’s SVA Computer Art at the Cannes Film Festival 2018 from May 8-19.

Rom coms key to new VN movie releases

Private film companies are releasing dramas and comedies this summer as cinemas in HCM City continue to screen more locally made movies.

Museum honours Argentine reporter

The HCM City War Remnants Museum yesterday held a commemoration ceremony for Argentine journalist and photographer Ignacio Ezcurra, who disappeared in Sài Gòn in 1968 while covering the war.

Vietnamese pianist wins prize in Italian music contest

Popular Vietnamese pianist Lưu Hồng Quang won the second prize at the Oleggio International Piano Competition held in Italy from May 3-6.

Đà Nẵng resort offers holiday packages until September

Luxury resort Centara Sandy Beach Resort Danang in the beach city of Đà Nẵng has introduced a special summer offer.

Coastal city to host international balloon fest

The central city will host the first International Balloon Festival as a tourism attraction at the city’s Hi-tech Park and Hòa Trung Lake in Hòa Vang District later this year.