From everyday use to fine art

Hundreds of fine art works designed to be used in daily life such as interior decor and fashion are on display at an exhibition in Hà Nội.

Mountain province opens festival

Various culture activities will be organised during the Mường Lò Culture Week and Mù Cang Chải terraced rice field celebration in the northwestern province of Yên Bái between October 12 and 14, according to Dương Văn Tiến, vice chairman of Yên Bái People’s Committee.

Artists seek worthy place for public art

The Crystal Cloud, a public art installation on Mù Cang Chải rice terraced field in the northern province of Yên Bái recently drew criticism from locals and tourists.

Sparkling terraced rice field

In May and June, when the first summer rain pour over mountains in the north of Việt Nam, rain water is led to local terraced fields. Water overwhelms the field and softens the soil so that farmers can plant rice seedlings. This is the time for starting a new crop.

Homestay service offers more sustainable tourism

Eleven ethnic-minority households in the Hoàng Su Phì District of Hà Giang Province are operating an experimental home-stay service as part of a project to improve the livelihood of ethnic minorities.

Journey to the centre of Son Doong Cave

Office workers in the city are itching more and more to get out of their seats and into nature. Nguyen Quang Huy is one of them. And he finally got to go to his home province’s pride and joy, the world-renowned Son Doong Cave

Ha Noi painters show perfect strokes Paintings on traditional materials like lacquer, silk, and do paper by eight Ha Noi artists are on display at the HCM City Fine Arts Museum.

Song claims mountain marathon The firstinternational mountain marathon in Viet Nam took place in Sa Pa in the northern province of Lao Cai yesterday.

Photographer, age 75, just getting started Photographer Dinh Quang Thanh leaves a strong impression on those who meet him. His nimble gestures, powerful voice and sparkling eyes are in complete contrast to the image one expects a 75-year-old man to possess.

Artist captures essence of his homeland Hoang The Nhiem's risky decision to pursue his dream of being a photographer paid off: his landscape photographs have earned him numerous awards and a stellar reputation. Bui Quynh Hoa tries to finagle a free photo.