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Festival promotes ethnic cultural values

A festival is taking place in Hanoi where ethnic people from across the country gather together and exchange their cultures as well as introduce them to local people and tourists. 

KOAF 2018 features eight interdisciplinary performances

Krossing Over Arts Festival in its second edition features a series of interdisciplinary and collaborative performances along with a plethora of artist talks, dance workshops, and international film.

Banh troi ready for "Han Thuc" Festival

 Vietnamese people prepare "banh troi" and "banh chay" (white sticky rice balls) to offer the Buddha and ancestors on the "Han Thuc" (Cold Food) Festival which falls on the third of the lunar March. 

Thanh Hoa coastal forest swamped by rubbish

 Da Loc Commune protective coastal forest in Thanh Hoa Province has become a huge dumping site as large amounts of rubbish are being washed up on the beach. 

Uzbek art troupe to perform in Vietnam

 An art troupe from Uzbekistan will charm the local audience at a night of traditional dance, song and music at the Hà Nội Opera House on April 19.

Vietnamese reporter wins prize at int’l photo competition

Viet Van, a reporter of Lao Dong Newspaper has won the Honorable Mention at the 11th annual London International Creative Competition for his photo collection entitled Finding answer.

Fireworks to mark Reunification Day, May Day in HCM City

 Fireworks will light up the sky of Ho Chi Minh City later this month to celebrate 43 years of the South Liberation and National Reunification Day (April 30, 1975) and the 132nd May Day (May 1, 1886).

Artist runs free flute classes in Hanoi

 An artist in Hanoi has been operating a free flute class for seven years.

Turkish tales come to Vietnamese readers

 A book of Turkish tales, containing 200 small humorous stories about Nasreddin Hodja, was launched in Hanoi recently. 

Ha Tinh discovers Nguyen era item

 A museum in central Ha Tinh Province has announced the discovery of an incense holder dating back to the 19th century.

Cinderella ballet returns to Opera House

 The HCM City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO) will restage the classical ballet Cinderella by Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev at the city’s Opera House on April 7 and 8.

Caricature contest returns after hiatus

 After a four year hiatus, the Vietnam Caricature Contest is open for applications again.

The art of making wooden fish in Hue

Crafting wooden fish, a wooden percussion instrument in temples, has become an integral part of a small village in Thuy Xuan ward, Hue city.

Japanese, Vietnamese mimes come to Hanoi

 Japanese and Vietnamese performers will debut a theatre production entitled Without Signal! by director Shuji Ondera at Vietnam Youth Theatre on March 30 and 31.

Hoang Sa exhibition centre put into operation in Da Nang

Central Da Nang city's authority has held a ceremony to inaugurate a house for exhibiting documents affirming Vietnam's sovereignty over Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagoes.

Coastal mural village dazzles visitors

 The coastal village of C​anh Duong in Quang Trach district, Quang Binh province is known for its breathtaking natural scenery. But now, the 400-year-old village features vibrant murals.

Elephant procession festival in Phu Tho

 Thanh Thuy district in Phu Tho province attracts tourists with its beautiful landscapes and unique wet rice civilization festivals. The Dao Xa elephant procession festival is one of the biggest there.

Many foreign actors register for Vietnamese film casting

 Hundreds of actors have registered for the casting of a film by Vietnamese Director Luong Dinh Dung, including from abroad.

Japanese cherry blossom festival fascinates Hanoi locals

 A Japanese cherry blossom festival opened in Hanoi on March 23, drawing the interest of thousands of visitors.

Devotion Award 2018 winners announced

 Pop and soul sensation My Tam was announced as the winner in two significant categories at the Cong Hien (Devotion) Music Awards – Singer of the Year and Album of the Year – during a gala night held in Hanoi Opera House on March 22.