Hòn Giao has an extremely diverse and rich ecosystem. — Photo vntrip.vn By Lâm Giang Starting the new year off right, we went to Hòn Giao in the Central Highlands to find more about the unique moss forest that sits at an altitude of 1,800m. Hòn Giao forest is …
Read More »Frost covers the mountains of Northwest Việt Nam
The mountainous areas of northwest Việt Nam have turned into a winter wonderland as temperature dropped to below zero degrees celsius due to a strong cold spell. In Xín Cái border commune, Hà Giang Province, the cold weather has significantly affected the lives of local people. During the day the temperature …
Read More »Hà Nội boost cultural heritages preservation
A ‘chèo’ (traditional opera) performance in Hà Nội’s Đan Phượng District. Dissemination campaigns will be launched in Hà Nội to promote the values of intangible heritage to both Vietnamese and foreign visitors. — VNA/VnExpress News Photo Đinh Thuận HÀ NỘI — Hà Nội is mobilising all social resources and moving full speed …
Read More »National Tourism Year 2022 expected to boost Quảng Nam tourism
International tourists explore Hội An ancient town last November. VNA/VnExpress News Photo Đoàn Hữu Trung QUẢNG NAM The National Tourism Year 2022 will kick off in the central province of Quảng Nam on March 25 and is expected to boost national and provincial tourism potentials, said Deputy Minister of …
Read More »Vietnamese version of Antigone premieres in HCM City
Director Lê An, founder of Saigon Theatreland. Photo Thu Hằng The play Bức Chân Dung (Portrait) by director Lê An will debut in HCM City on February 26. This is a part of the project Antigone launched by the Goethe Institute in Hà Nội aiming to promote Antigone among Vietnamese people. …
Read More »First musical about the life of poet Xuân Quỳnh to be released
Appearing in the musical are Thu Thảo as Xuân Quỳnh and Lê Việt Anh as Đăng Dương. — Photo courtesy of the producer HÀ NỘI — A musical called Sóng based on the life of late poet Xuân Quỳnh (1942-1988) will premier next month. Directed by Meritorious Artist Cao Ngọc Ánh, …
Read More »Miss Universe Việt Nam 2022 contest launched with new format
Judges, coaches, and organisers of Miss Universe Việt Nam 2022. — Photo baovanhoa.vn HÀ NỘI — Miss Universe Việt Nam 2022 pageant will take place with a new format and categories, organisers have announced. Inspired by millions of Vietnamese women who have been constantly striving to master their lives in the new era, …
Read More »Việt Nam – Kuwait developing ties and enhancing friendship
In February, the State of Kuwait marks its 61th anniversary of National Day and 31st anniversary of Liberation Day. Since establishing diplomatic relations in 1976, Kuwait has been one of Việt Nam’s important partners in the Middle East and the Gulf region in particular. In order to lay the foundation for future developments, …
Read More »Best theatre artists and works of 2021 receive honours
A scene in the play Làng Song Sinh of the Hà Nội Drama Theatre. The play was among the best theatre works of 2021, honoured by the Việt Nam Theatre Artists Association. Photo courtesy of Hà Nội’s Department of Culture and Sports HÀ NỘI The best theatre artists and works of …
Read More »Green Screen Short Film Contest opens for entries
Film managers discuss the “Green Screen: Road to Sustainable Development” campaign recently in Hà Nội. Photo thegioidienanh.vn HÀ NỘI The Việt Nam Film Development Association (VFDA) has called on filmmakers, especially young people, to participate in the Green Screen Short Film Contest featuring issues of sustainable development. Organised by the VFDA in coordination with relevant …
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