When Napoleon's elder brother Joseph Bonaparte was forced into exile, he brought to the United States a collection of lavish rococo and neoclassical paintings that earned enduring American fascination.
Hollywood screen legend Clint Eastwood said Sunday that he isn't ruling out a return to acting — at the age of 86.
More than 1,000 artists from 10 countries and territories will compete in the fifth Việt Nam International Choir Competition in the historic city of Hội An on June 7-11.
Cultural authorities of Thừa Thiên- Huế and Đà Nẵng are establishing landmarks around Hải Vân Quan, a relic lying on the border separating the two localities.
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Vietnamese brand names and clothing shops in HCM City are offering new collections for the style-conscious young consumer this summer.
President Trần Đại Quang has asked artists and writers to reflect Party and State orientations on literature and art in their work, and develop the culture and people of Việt Nam to suit the requirements of the country’s sustainable development.
With unspoiled beaches, ancient fishing villages, hundreds of serene islands covered with dense greenery and a national park with a diverse range of wild species, the Cát Bà Archipelago is truly a hidden gem for those in love with natural beauty. Hồng Vân reports.
Authorities in central Quảng Bình Province has given their nod to the proposal to install a ladder system inside the world’s largest cave – Sơn Đoòng Cave.
Named after the socialist republic's first president and deisgned by military genius Gen. Võ Nguyễn Giáp, the Hồ Chí Minh Trial ran over 20,000km in length through Việt Nam, Laos and Cambodia. During the American War in Việt Nam, the trial, despite heavy bombardment and even the use of chemical weapon by the Americans, never ceased to function as a crucial lifelinethat connected the country's North and South.
The 2017 Yên Bái Tourism Year kicked off with a range of art performance and cultural activities, held on Friday night in northern mountainous province of Yên Bái.
A Space for Community Culture was launched at the central city’s East Sea Park yesterday, attracting the participation of 80 pavilions of souvenir, food courts and folk games.
American actor Harvey Keitel is to star in a new film about the Portuguese peasant children who saw visions of the Virgin Mary 100 years ago in Fatima, its producers said on Thursday.
Japanese billionaire bought a Basquiat masterpiece for US$110.5 million in New York on Thursday, setting a new auction record for the 20th century great nearly 30 years after his death, Sotheby's said.
Young singers Bích Ngọc Idols and Sơn Tùng M-TP will represent Việt Nam at the Viral Fest Asia 2017 in Bangkok on June 2 and 3.
In 1969 President Hồ Chí Minh offered a French peace activist a woolen kepi hat on a cold evening. The gesture has become part of the lore surrounding the late leader.
Famous dishes of the southern region will be on offer at the annual Ẩm Thực Đất Phương Nam (Southern Land Cuisine) Festival that will take place from May 24 to 28 at Đầm Sen Park in HCM City’s District 11.
Two teams – Tamaya Katahara Fireworks from Japan and Sugyp from Switzerland – will launch their fireworks in the Hàn River during the second night performance of the 2017 Đà Nẵng International Fireworks Festival on Saturday.
A special performance featuring Vietnamese contemporary music and dance works will be held at the HCM City Opera House on May 19.
