HÀ NỘI — Vietnamese and Taiwanese classical artists will perform at L’Espace on February 25. The artists, including violinist Nguyễn Mỹ Hương, pianist Trần Hà Mi, cellist Phan Đỗ Phúc, and his wife, international pianist Hsin-Chiao Liao, will present works by famous French composers during a concert entitled Impressionnisme. The concert is the …
Read More »The cầu mùa ritual prays for bumper crops
Early spring is the time when Ê Đê people in Việt Nam’s Central Highlands region enjoy the festive time with the cầu mùa (Praying for fertile crops) ritual. This is one of the important rituals of the Ê Đê people, which takes place when a new crop planting season begins. …
Read More »Việt Nam prepares for safe resumption of tourism
Đà Nẵng aims to attract international tourists from April 2022. VNA/VnExpress News Photo HÀ NỘI — Along with the policy of safe and effective control of the pandemic, Việt Nam’s tourism sector continues to prepare solutions to recover and adapt to the new normal. Recently, the Ministry of Culture, Sports …
Read More »Casting for film on southern culture begins
Casting for Đất Rừng Phương Nam (Southern Land), a new film project on southern history and culture by blockbuster director Nguyễn Quang Dũng, began last week in HCM City. — Photo courtesy of the producer HCM CITY — Casting for Đất Rừng Phương Nam (Southern Land), a new film on southern history and culture by blockbuster director Nguyễn Quang Dũng, has …
Read More »Winners of 2021 Literature Awards announced
Mùa tiểu học cuối cùng (The Final Year Of Primary School) by author Lê Văn Nghĩa. — Photo courtesy of the publisher HÀ NỘI — The Việt Nam Writers Association has announced the winners of the 2021 Literature Awards, spread across four categories: Theory and Critics, Poetry-Prose, Children’s Literature, and Translation. …
Read More »New books released on renowned songwriter Hoàng Vân
The renowned Vietnamese songwriter Hoàng Vân. — Photo courtesy of thethaovanhoa.vn HÀ NỘI — Two books about the life and musical career of renowned Vietnamese songwriter Hoàng Vân (1930-2018) have been released to commemorate the fourth anniversary of his death. The first book, Nhạc và Đời (Music and Life), published by the …
Read More »Vietnamese films released for Valentine’s Day
The secrets of Camy and her friends will surprise the audience. — Photo courtesy of the producer HÀ NỘI — Movie fans are rejoicing as cinemas have been slowly reopening across the country. If you are going to the cinema this Valentine’s Day, these Vietnamese movies will surely bring you unforgettable moments. Bẫy …
Read More »People rejoiced as Hà Nội’s cinemas reopen after 9 months
Hà Nội’s cinemas have finally reopened. For the past nine months the curtains have been closed in the capital. But cinemas are back showing all your favourite blockbusters.
Read More »International tourism forecast to recover strongly in Việt Nam in 2022
Foreigners take a photo at the Nguyễn Huệ Flower Street Festival in HCM City, which opened during the 2022 Lunar New Year. — VNA/VnExpress News Photo Quang Châu HÀ NỘI — The number of international searches on Việt Nam tourism is increasing, which is considered a positive sign for the industry in efforts …
Read More »Travelling during Tết, a new trend
A corner of Vinpearl Nha Trang. VnExpress News Photo Trương Vị By Thanh Nga Nowadays, many Vietnamese people decide to travel over Tết (Lunar New Year holiday). It’s an opportunity to relieve the stresses of the old year, start the new one full of joy, and also an opportunity …
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