A taste of Germany right in the heart of HCM City

If you're a lover of traditional German food and beer, you don’t need to wait to attend HCM City's version of Germany's famed annual Oktoberfest, the world’s largest food and beer festival.

Little boy wins international music prizes

For many parents, introducing their children to the piano at a young age is a chance for their children to begin to learn about music. Most parents hope their kids will be able to enjoy classical music when they are older, but few can expect their children to embrace music as fully as six-year-old Nguyễn Sơn Tùng.

Choreographer Vũ Ngọc Khải travelled far to come back home

A young, talented dancer-choreographer who has worked at Konzert Theater Bern in Switzerland and won many honours including first prize at the International Ayang Young Choreographer Competition in South Korea, Vũ Ngọc Khải has decided to return to Việt Nam after 13 years in Europe.

Arts clubs keep retirees active and engaged

Social engagement is one of the best ways to help retirees have a fulfilling life. In groups specialising in music, arts or dance activities, older people who are no longer working can share their life experiences and interests. Phương Mai reports

Tourist sites face challenges from overcrowding

Over the last several years, the Vietnamese tourism industry has been posting remarkable growth. The number of visitors from abroad and of domestic travellers has been steadily climbing, bringing higher incomes for those in the tourism sector. But the flip side of this impressive development is greater challenges with overcrowding and the upkeep of tourist destinations.

Young magic lover should nurture their passion

Popular magician Nguyễn Mạnh Phương was recently awarded the world record for the first illusionist to perform with a 4D screen. Lê Hương chats with the magician about his passion.

Donated land gives the gift of education

Poor children in Bôn Sar Village, in the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai, are now able to read and write thanks to Nay Bim, an elderly villager who donated land and funds to build a school.

Creamy Mentaiko Pasta

Experience the luscious Creamy Mentaiko Pasta, a recipe by Head Chef Kenji Tam of Emperor Restaurant, Fortuna Hanoi.

The capital's celebrated cải lương singer

People’s Artist Thanh Hương is one of the few celebrated cải lương (reformed theatre) actors and singers in Hà Nội. She sat down with reporter An Vũ to talk dedicating her life to the art of cải lương and the audience.

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