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The sculpture Brahma the Creator (from the 7th to 8th century) is on display at Đà Nẵng City’s Chăm Sculpture Museum. The statue was one of the three latest recognised National Treasures. — Photo courtesy of Đà Nẵng City’s Chăm Sculpture Museum ĐÀ NẴNG — Three sandstone sculptures at the …

LÂM ĐỒNG – The People’s Committee of the Central Highlands province of Lâm Đồng recently recognised the Bidoup – Núi Bà National Park in Lạc Dương District as a tourism site. As the core zone of the UNESCO-recognised Langbiang World Natural Reserve, the national park has organised an array of …

VIETNAMESE ANTIQUES: A collection of around 150 antiques dating back from the 15th to 20th centuries is being showcased at the Museum of HCM City as part of the city’s celebration of the coming Lunar New Year festival. Photo courtesy of the Museum of HCM City HCM CITY A collection …

Hoàng Lan Khánh Hòa Province’s Ninh Hòa grilled fermented pork (locally known as nem nướng) dish has recently been recognised among the top 10 specialties of Việt Nam 2023 by Asia Book of Records. Asia Book of Records has recognised 60 of Việt Nam’s specialties since 2012, reported VietKings. Local …

  Vẽ Con Rồng (Draw the Dragon) exhibition is taking place at the Temple of Literature. VNA/VNS Photo Đinh Thuận HÀ NỘI An exhibition revealing interesting and joyful perspectives about the dragon, the zodiac animal symbol of the Lunar New Year is taking place at the Temple of Literature in Hà Nội. The …

      HÀ NỘI – The Vietnamese Embassies in the US and Japan have organised gatherings to celebrate the traditional Lunar New Year (Tết) festival. The event held on January 19 in Washington DC saw the attendance of over 600 guests, including overseas Vietnamese and US friends. Speaking at …

  Dr Mattias Larsson. Photo courtesy of Family Medical Practice Dr Mattias Larsson* Hương is a lively nine-year-old girl, good in school and sports. She had however been coughing for about two weeks, especially during the night, which deprived her from sleep. One morning she woke up with a high fever, …

CẢI LƯƠNG GURU: Celebrated artist Kim Cương (right) wrote and directed 50 cải lương and drama plays during her career, most of which highlighted southern women and their characters. Photo courtesy of HCM City Theatre Association By Thu Anh HCM CITY Two cải lương (reformed opera) stars, Kim Cương and …