Việt Nam News

A female artisan of the M’nông people in the Tây Nguyên (Central Highlands) province of Đắk Nông has devoted herself to keep alive traditional music and literature for younger generations.

The name Măng Đen may not be familiar to those of you who love traveling in Việt Nam. But if I tell you it’s the “second Đà Lạt” in the Central Highlands, I’m sure you’ll want to visit it.

After an unexpected meeting with the administrator of the Bretagne-Vietnam Association in Huế city, a young French photographer committed to help disadvantaged children in Việt Nam by offering them half of her photo proceeds and sponsoring a child living in Huế city.

The London Film Festival opened its 60th edition Wednesday with a spotlight on ethnic minority actors and filmmakers, reflecting a debate over the lack of diversity currently raging in Hollywood.

British 1980s pop duo Bros, twin brothers Matt and Luke Goss, announced Wednesday they will reunite for a one-off concert next year, their first joint performance in 27 years.

The exhibition Vũ Dân Tân and The Music will open on Friday at the Goethe Institute to mark the late artist’s 70 birth anniversary.

The Goethe Institute in HCM City will host an introduction to the third edition of the photobook TP. Hồ Chí Minh: MEGA City (HCM City: Mega City) by Michael Waibel on October 9.

HCM City-based underground performers and artists will gather at a party at Piu Piu on October 10.

Dutch artist Marjon Barton will display a collection of her new work at Vin Gallery from October 8 to October 29.

The Hà Nội Book Fair 2016 which is hosted by the capital Department of Information and Communications, kicks off today with the theme of Books and Integration.

Seven celebrated chefs from Italy, France, Việt Nam, Thailand and China are due to flex their culinary skills during the Les Aromes Festival 2016 — an annual gastronomy event organised by Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi to celebrate good food and wine.

Tomorrow night, American DJ Bert Bevans, dubbed "a true legend of disco music", will visit Hà Nội’s Camelia Lounge. He will man the decks at the new hotspot on the third floor of the Melia Hanoi Hotel for the Studio 54 Disco Party.

Friends of Vietnam Heritage (FVH) will host a city walk to visit Bạch Mã Temple and the Old Quarter this Sunday.

An exhibition showcasing pastel paintings of the late painter Văn Giáo—who was among the first generation of students of the École des Beaux-Arts de l’Indochine in Hà Nội — will open to public starting 5pm today at the Việt Nam National Museum of Fine Arts.

Norwegian conductor Magnus Loddgard will conduct both Norwegian and Vietnamese works with cellist Nguyễn Tấn Anh and soprano South Korean Cho Hae Ryong at a concert with the HCM City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO) on October 9.

The 21st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) kicks off on Thursday, with an extended row over artistic freedom and a boycott by high-profile local cineastes threatening to undermine its reputation as Asia’s premier movie showcase.

Soprano Phạm Khánh Ngọc of the HCM City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO) won the second prize at the SLO- ASEAN Vocal Competition in Singapore last weekend.

Young singers who gained fame at local singing contests are finding a way back to glory with new releases.