City gala to ring in 2017

A gala New Year concert highlighting excerpts from famous operas will be held at the HCM City Opera House on January 8.

Women in winter

Hà Nội’s senior citizens enjoy a sunny winter day. - VNS Photo Việt Thanh

An Aussie 'Buddha' leading Vietnamese rowers to victory

Australian coach Joseph Donnelly is considered a “Buddha” by the Vietnamese women’s rowing team: he trained the team for no money during four years (from 2010 until June 2014) with only reimbursement for airfares and accommodation, but has helped it thrive in regional and world tournaments.

VN fashion pioneer works to preserve history

The fashion show Điểm Một Thời (Once Famous), a cultural programme offering insights into the country’s culture and lifestyle, will be staged daily at HCM City’s Áo Dài (Vietnamese Long Dress) Museum. 

Đại Từ tea festival kicks off

The Đại Từ Tea Festival 2016 featuring a tea tasting night, music performance and the “Golden hand makingz tea” competition was held on January 3 in Đại Từ District.

Thanh Hà Terra Cotta Park gets award

The winners of the 2016 architect awards include Nguyễn Hoàng Mạnh, Architect of the Year, and Thanh Hà Terra Cotta Park, Building of the Year.

Artist honours chicken

Famed artist Thành Chương will exhibit 60 pastel, oil and lacquer paintings featuring chickens, occasioned by the coming Lunar New Year, the Year of the Rooster.

Japanese director inspired by Việt Nam

Director Ken Ochiai of Japan has dreamed of making a film in Việt Nam after his first visit to the country on vacation years ago. His dream finally comes true with Vệ Sĩ Sài Gòn (Sài Gòn Bodyguard), an action-comedy film produced by CJ Entertainment of South Korea and TNA Entertainment of Việt Nam.

’Queen of Bolero Music’ live tonight

Hà Nội native songstress Lệ Quyên, whose voice has bewitched audiences for years, will once again seduce fans during her live show tonight at the city’s Friendship Palace.

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