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Learn how balancing bamboo dragonflies are made at craft village

Non-profit educational group Friend of Vietnam Heritage will on November 2 organize an excursion to Thach Xa craft village, which is famous for its colored balancing bamboo dragonflies.

Contemporary dance fiesta comes to HCM City

The three-day Xposition ‘O’ contemporary dance fiesta (XPO) will introduce contemporary dance performances to local audiences at the Soul Lie Project Complex on Thursday in HCM City.

Designer presents ao dai collection inspired by Turkey

The architecture and landscape of Turkey are depicted in the unique ao dai (traditional long dress) collection by designer Do Trinh Hoai Nam which was put on show on Tuesday in Hanoi.

VN’s biggest music festival kicks off tomorrow

Hanoi-based indie singer and songwriter Vu, who has been dubbed by Billboard magazine as the “Prince of Vietnamese Indie Music”, will perform onthe opening night of Vietnam’s most prominent music event – the Monsoon Music Festival, on Friday.

Visual artist Le Phi Long holds solo exhibition at Manzi Art Space

Le Phi Long, one of the most promising visual artists in Vietnam, is holding a solo exhibition at Manzi Art Space in Hanoi.

Vietnamese horror film tops at VN’s box office

The psychological thriller Bắc Kim Thang (Home Sweet Home) currently ranks top at Vietnam’s Box Office – a website analysing ratings of films screened at cinemas nationwide.

Vietnam receives precious paintings from Japan

Five precious Japanese paintings belonging to Japanese collector Ito Chihiro have been presented to the Museum of Vietnam History in HCM City.

Short Vietnamese film heads to the Netherlands to compete

Surpassing other nine finalists, Bi, Không Sợ Nữa (Bi, No More Fear), a film by HCM City-based video production FGS, won the highest prize in 48 Hour Film Project Vietnam.

HCM City to build VND1.4 trillion museum in District 9

The HCMC government has approved a proposal to develop a museum in District 9, instead of the Thu Thiem New Urban Area in District 2, at a total cost of VND1.43 trillion.

German DJ Roman Flügel to perform in Hanoi

German DJ Roman Flügel will perform at Savage Club in Hanoi on November 10 as part of a series of events featuring German DJs at the club.

Young people enliven essence of Vietnam’s lacquer art

Utilising sap of lacquer trees, wood, eggshell, gold, and silver, young people in La Sonmai group have brought the essence of Vietnamese lacquer into life and applied the material in producing consumable products. 

Vietnam boasts UNESCO-recognised heritage

Vietnam now has 24 UNESCO-recognised heritage. This heritage reflects the beauty of Vietnam’s natural landscape and the richness of its culture.

Saigontourist launches exciting Halloween activities

Some hotels, bars and restaurants of Saigontourist Holding Company are launching a wide range of exciting Halloween activities.

Artist shows Vietnamese spirit in marquetry pictures

Nguyen Trung Ky from Ho Chi Minh City has spent his life promoting marquetry. The artist has used this foreign art style to create gorgeous pictures about Vietnam.

Love in Pieu scarf of Thai women

The ethnic Black Thai of Vietnam’s northwestern region value the Pieu scarf as a symbol of love and an important clothing accessory for women. All Black Thai women can weave and embroider Pieu scarves.

HCM City to host Miss Charm International 2020

HCM City will host the Miss Charm International 2020, the first of its kind in the world, early January.

Street style fashion down to Hanoi streets

The Best Street Style show kicked off the Aquafina Vietnam International Fashion Week Fall Winter 2019 in Hanoi on Saturday, attended by contestants from Vietnam's Next Top Model 2019.

 

Pianist Luu Duc Anh to present Liszt Recital 2

Pianist Luu Duc Anh will return to playing the work of the great Hungarian musician Franz Liszt with a concert on November 27 at Hanoi Opera House.

Veteran helps the environment with military precision

Pham Cong Luong, a former navy veteran in central Da Nang City, has always been proud of the place where he lives.

Heritage of Hermes on display in Vietnam

 A whiskey flask made of pewter, glass and leather is one of the intriguing items displayed at the Hermes Heritage exhibition, which opened on Friday in Hà Nội.