Hà Nội celebrates 65 years of liberation

More than a thousand years of defence and construction have shaped Hà Nội's heroic historical and cultural traditions. Jubilation at the victory has been seen every October 10 since 1954 when thousands of residents with flags and flowers turned out to streets to welcome home the Vietnamese People’s Army to take over the capital from the French occupation forces.

Inner Sanctum: Preschool skills build the foundation for lifelong learning skills.

Since childhood is often the best time in people’s lives, playing and learning are very important. Choosing a suitable broadcast media programme for children is also important, as the number of entertainment channels is increasing significantly. Viet Nam News spoke with David Roberts, founder of the famous animation Badanamu, on how he developed his characters and his advice on how to choose the best media channels for children.

Project inspires artists to retell Tale of Kiều

Four theatre productions based on Vietnamese literary masterpiece Truyện Kiều (The Tale of Kiều) will debut at the Việt Nam Youth Theatre on October 12-13 under a project launched by the Goethe Institute in Hà Nội.

Mekong Delta's bounty of riches waiting to be explored

Often referred to as the rice bowl of Việt Nam for its emerald-green rice paddies, the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta is rich in unspoiled countryside and peaceful rural settlements, an alluring region for nature and culture lovers.

Peach blossoms the apple of this painter's eye

To painter Liêu Nguyễn Hướng Dương, peach flowers are an endless inspiration. The 44-year-old artist, a pioneer in gestural abstraction and pointillism, is among rare Vietnamese artists selling many pieces.

Independent films struggle in Việt Nam

Making independent films has long been considered a risky investment in the Vietnamese film industry. There are obstacles in the production process as well as distribution, according to directors.

Mỹ Lai Massacre survivors remember horrific tragedy

Two children on a trail between rice fields that were photographed by US Army photographer Ronald L Haeberle were later identified as survivors of the massacre on March 16, 1968, when 504 unarmed villagers were killed by soldiers of Charlie Company.

South’s private troupes preserve cải lương

Five private troupes specialising in cải lương (reformed opera), a traditional art originating in southern Viet Nam, in the Cửu Long (Mekong) River Delta region are offering mobile shows for residents in rural areas.

Teenage saxophonist releases debut MV

The daughter of Việt Nam’s leading saxophonist Trần Mạnh Tuấn, An Trần, is following in his footsteps, attracting the attention of Vietnamese musicians and audiences.

Where love blooms for abandoned children

There is a special home in Bảo Lộc City in the central province of Lâm Đồng that is always filled with the laughter of children. This home is Tín Thác Foster House.

Volunteers help homeless people

Nguyễn Đức Huy, known as Bờm, heads a group of young volunteers who meet weekly to help the needy in the capital city.

Professor devotes all life to Vietnamese neurology

Having worked with dedication in neurology for more than 55 years, Professor and People’s Doctor Lê Đức Hinh has made great contributions to the national healthcare system and to enhancing Việt Nam's place in the world of neurology.

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