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Bookfair in HCM City offers thousands of discounted books

The book fair is open from Febraury 22-27, with thousands of books on offer. — Photo courtesy of the organiser HCM CITY — Thousands of discounted books are waiting to be found at a book fair in HCM City. The Trans-Việt Nam Book Fair 2022 is organised by six prestigious publishers: The Trẻ (Youth) Publishing …

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Hà Nội theatres shine bright again

  Tickets for many plays at Lệ Ngọc Theatre have sold out, just a week after going on sale. — Photo Lệ Ngọc Theare Facebook HÀ NỘI — Theatres in the capital city are open again and shining bright after COVID-enforced closures and competition with other modern entertainment forms. An art show programme …

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Southern city acquaints visitors with traditional art forms

Artists perform tài tử music as part of a programme launched by the Tây Đô Theatre in Cần Thơ City. The performances of tài tử , vọng cổ and cải lương art forms aim to entertain visitors. — Photo courtesy of the organisers  CẦN THƠ — A programme to entertain tourists with several genres of traditional music like tài tử, vọng cổ and cải …

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HCM City theatre gives kids something new to cheer

  Phương Nam Theatre’ actors provide young audiences with talks about Vietnamese puppetry and its history after every show. — Photo courtesy of the producer HCM CITY –  The Phương Nam Theatre has launched two new water puppetry and circus-based plays, offering fresh entertainment options to children in HCM City.  The Lòng Mẹ (Mother’s Love) and Huyền …

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The ‘new normal’ in places of worship

Visiting the pagoda on the first day of the Lunar New Year is a long-term tradition of Vietnamese people. Many people believe that going to the pagoda and praying will bring them a year of peace and luck. This year, the pilgrimage to the pagoda holds a special meaning to residents in …

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