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CELEBRATING FASHION: ‘Vietnam’s Fashion Journey 2000–2023’ exhibition opens until December 23 at the Global City urban area in Thủ Đức City. Photo courtesy of the organiser HCM CITY An exhibition highlighting the trend of Việt Nam’s fashion over the past two decades is opening in HCM City. The exhibition entitled …

  Dr Mattias Larsson. Photo courtesy of Family Medical Practice Dr Mattias Larsson* Ngọc is seven years old and is a lively child in second class. Like most children, she frequently gets infections, in many cases with abdominal pain. Her parents usually take her to the local physician who examines and commonly …

  The beauty of forests of plum trees in blossom in Bắc Kạn Province entices visitors every spring. VNS Photo by Tố Như BẮC KẠN  Endowed with breathtaking landscapes and rich ethnic culture, the northern province of Bắc Kạn holds immense potential for various types of tourism. Aiming to develop numerous high-quality, …

  Dutch singer Emma Heesters in Nguyễn Minh Tuấn’s design. Photo courtesy of Nguyễn Minh Tuấn AMSTERDAM Famous Dutch singer Emma Heesters has selected a Vietnamese design for her performance at Muziekfeest van het Jaar musical festival watched by more than 17,000 people. This is the second time Heesters has selected …

PASSING IT DOWN – HCM City’s government is working to organise outdoor performances featuring đờn ca tài tử (Southern folk music) to help young people learn more about their traditional art. Photo courtesy of HCM City Theatre Artists’ Association. HCM CITY — A new project that aims to preserve đờn …

By Lê Hương* Clothes made with traditional fabrics from ethnic minority groups. Jewellery inspired by the country’s sun-kissed beaches. Unique ceramics with exquisite traditional Vietnamese patterns. All these and more you’ll find in the treasure trove of Australian designer Cynthia Mann, whose name has become popular among expats and fashion …

JUMP RIGHT IN: A tourist plays with water lilies in Đồng Tháp Mười. The water lily plants often blossom when the floating season arrives in Đồng Tháp Mười, usually from September to December each year. VNA/VNS Photos Đức Hạnh Water lily flowers are in full bloom in the Mekong Delta …

Models in a fashion show in Đà Nẵng City. A number of art shows and cultural programmes will be held in Đà Nẵng and Hội An ancient town as year-end events. Photo courtesy of Đà Nẵng City’s Department of Culture and Sports CENTRAL REGION — A series of art shows …

By Lê Hương The Temple of Literature is in downtown Hà Nội on a late autumn night, and the cool weather is pleasant amid the twinkling lights on the big old trees and stones in the relic site. People are amazed at the constantly changing light forming beautiful shapes on …

  Pianist Trần Lê Bảo Quyên. Photo courtesy of the artist HÀ NỘI A highly anticipated music event at the beginning of every new year, Le Chauffage (Warming Up) Concert, will be held at the Hanoi Opera House on January 13. The annual classical concert, marking the comeback of renowned pianist Trần Lê Bảo …