Việt Nam News

When they met for the Vietnamese Teachers’ Day last Sunday, local English speakers of an older generation did not miss the chance to recall the unforgettable times they’d shared with a wonderful teacher from New Zealand.

The Huế Monuments Conservation Centre on Thursday exhibited daily items that once were used by the country’s last two kings in a palace the kings used to live in prior to their coronation.

Designer Đặng Ngọc Hân presented a collection of áo dài (traditional long robes) inspired by the Vietnamese sea and islands in France last night.

For Italian painter Laura Federici, the chance to visit Việt Nam and paint in the country was a long-held dream that has now come true.

Characters from the popular opera Carmen will be performed as contemporary Vietnamese people by artists from Việt Nam National Opera and Ballet (VNOB) at Hà Nội Opera House on November 23 and 24.

The International Choir and Orchestra of HCM City will perform traditional Christmas carols at a charity concert “A Choral Christmas” on December 2 and 3.

The film Sài Gòn, Anh Yêu Em (Sài Gòn, I Love You), which won the Golden Kite award for the best feature film earlier this year, will be screened at the opening ceremony of the 20th Vietnamese Film Festival in the central city on November 24th. At the same time, the ASEAN Film Awards will be held for the first time.

As the shelves and storeroom at Bookworm are overflowing, the book cafe will host a huge Christmas book sale on Sunday.

The Friends of Vietnam Heritage (FVH) will host a city walk to discover the Thăng Long Imperial Citadel on Saturday, from 9.30am to 12 noon.

The concrete tomb built for a king’s mother under the Nguyễn Dynasty (1802-1945) in Huế has been excavated illegally, with local authorities suspecting lust for gold being behind the grave robbing.

Voiski, one of the leading DJs in the French music scene, will host two music shows at the HCM City Conservatory of Music on November 23 and at The Lighthouse the next day.

Female legend from Jamaica, DJ Sister Nancey, will perform at Shaka Saigon on December 1.

Vĩnh Long Province on Tuesday launched an exhibition to celebrate the 95th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Võ Văn Kiệt (November 23, 1922) at the PM Võ Văn Kiệt Memorial Site in Vũng Liêm District.

Eleven Japanese films released over the last three years will be screened at the annual Japanese Film Festival in HCM City from November 24 to December 9.

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Coming-of-age tale Call Me by Your Name led the pack of independent films tipped for Oscars glory as the Film Independent Spirit Awards nominations were announced on Tuesday.

Flat white cakes (bánh giầy) wrapped neatly in green leaves from either dong or bananas, are often served on special occasions such as New Year or weddings. The best bánh giầy is said to be found in Quán Gánh Village, about 15 kilometres from central Hà Nội. Villagers now deliver their specialty all over the country where it is served up in restaurants, parties or used as a quick breakfast.