Russian artists coming to Việt Nam

Acclaimed Russian artists—the world-renowned Beryozka Folk Dance Ensemble and two classical musicians—have upcoming performances in Hà Nội and HCM City.

Book on 1950s fine art released

A book on the country’s revolutionary fine arts in the 1950s was released last weekend in HCM City, after years of work by staff of prestigious museums and associations. 

 

 

black-ish debuts season four with a 'Hamilton' homage

ABC's sitcom-with-a-conscience black-ish returns this week, offering its usual brand of social commentary from diverse voices often denied airtime on primetime TV — but this time with a one-off musical twist.

Obesity, it’s more than just about looks

Obesity is a disease and needs to be treated as such. It has become endemic in Western countries with more than 20% of the population affected. Although the rate in Việt Nam is low, with only 1% considered obese, the trend has been growing.

When walking is really good medicine

With the motto of ‘giving values to the community’, the 40-year-old herbal medicine practitioner Phan Thanh Long and his four friends spent 58 days walking across Việt Nam to deliver free herbal medicine and health check up for more than a thousand disadvantaged people.

Whale fest next week in HCMC

The annual Nghinh Ông Festival, which shows fishermen's respect for the whale and gratitude for a bumper catch, will take place in HCM City’s Cần Giờ District on October 3-5.

Young artists go graphic in new show

A special exhibition of works by four young graphic designers, newly graduates of the London College for Design and Fashion (LCDF), opens in Hà Nội today.

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