National treasures aplenty at Ha Noi pagoda

The two new national treasures – a pair of stone lion statues and a red-lacquered altar trimmed with gold – are expected to help turn the thousand-year-old pagoda into a top tourism destination in the capital.

Explore the first museum in southern Việt Nam The HCM City Museum of History is located at Nguyễn Bỉnh Kiêm Street in District 1, set beside Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens, which were built by the French colonialists.

Ancient Điện Hải Citadel to be restored

A fund of VNĐ84 billion (US$3.6 million) has been reserved for the conservation of the ruined Điện Hải Citadel in the central city in 2020.

Drama series on Nguyễn Dynasty impresses young audiences

Phượng Khấu (The Emperor’s Gift), an original drama series on royal life during the Nguyễn Dynasty, is making a deep impression on audiences, especially young people.

Must-visit tomb of Nguyễn Dynasty hero in HCM City Not far from a crowded market in HCM City is a temple that enshrines a revered hero with a bloody family tragedy.

Defunct palace and Vietnamese writing school to be rebuilt1 The central province has commenced construction on a memorial park in honour of the Thanh Chiêm Palace – the first school of Vietnamese romanized script – in Điện Bàn town.

Cultural programmes to feature traditional Tết at Huế Imperial Citadel

Exhibition reveals calligraphic art in kings’ writings

An exhibition of remarks by the kings of Nguyễn Dynasty (1802-1945) on châu bản (official administrative papers) is on-going in Hà Nội showing the writings as beautiful as calligraphic artworks.

Áo Dài show to debut in Đà Nẵng The Áo Dài (traditional long dress) Show, a traditional Vietnamese art and cultural performance, has been launched in the central city for local and foreign tourists after a successful four-year stint in Huế.

Int’l Fashion&Beauty Festival to star 100 child models

As many as 100 child models will hit the catwalk at the Việt Nam International Fashion & Beauty Festival (VIFBF).