PM calls for greater contribution of cultural sector to Việt Nam’s GDP
HÀ NỘI Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính yesterday emphasised the importance of the country’s cultural industry having a strategic mindset and proactive approach, contributing to socio-economic development. He also called for the selection of top talent to drive the breakthrough development of Việt Nam’s cultural sector, ensuring it contributes more to …
Read More »Wild peach festival kicks off in Mù Cang Chải
‘Tớ dày’ (wild peach) flowers are in full bloom in Mù Cang Chải when winter arrives, their red-pink clusters dotting the hillsides creating a beautiful scene. — Photo vov.vn YÊN BÁI — A series of traditional cultural activities of the ethnic Mông people will take place this week in Mù …
Read More »The art of weaving lotus silk
HÀ NỘI – From May to September each year, as the lotus flowers bloom abundantly in the ponds around rural villages in Việt Nam, artisan Phan Thị Thuận from Phùng Xá village, Mỹ Đức, Hà Nội, along with her family, embark on the enchanting process of harvesting lotus stems to …
Read More »‘Link to Grow’ enhances cooperation between Hà Nội and Northern provinces
HÀ NỘI Cooperation on investment, trade and tourism between Hà Nội and other provinces in the Northern Key Economic Region will be enhanced thanks to a series of promotion programmes taking place this week. Themed “Link to Grow”, the events are part of a programme co-organised by the authorities and relevant …
Read More »Đà Nẵng Asian Film Festival to bestow the first film achievement award
ĐÀ NẴNG – With the theme “Asian Bridges”, Đà Nẵng Asian Film Festival (DANAFF) will take place from July 2 to July 6, expecting to attract thousands of attendees to Đà Nẵng. Deputy Prime Minister Trần Hồng Hà awarded the Best Film Award of the Asian Film Awards Category to young …
Read More »The ancient art of Weeaving lotus silk
HÀ NỘI: From May to September each year, as the lotus flowers bloom abundantly in the ponds around rural villages in Việt Nam, artisan Phan Thị Thuận from Phùng Xá village, Mỹ Đức, Hà Nội, along with her family, embark on the enchanting process of harvesting lotus stems to weave silk. …
Read More »Creative space offers cultural activities at ‘282 Factory – Heritage Journey’
HÀ NỘI — A series of attractive cultural and artistic activities are waiting for Hà Nội’s young people to discover this Saturday. The 282 Factory, a multifunctional creative space renovated from an old oil processing factory in Long Biên District, will host a special festival called ‘282 Factory – Heritage …
Read More »Exhibition honours ties of Hà Nội and HCM City art universities
Swan 2, a lacquer by Mai Loan from Việt Nam University of Fine Arts. — Photo courtesy of the artist HÀ NỘI — Giao Lưu (Exchange), an exhibition co-organised by the two art universities in Hà Nội and HCM City, has opened in Hà Nội to honour their co-operation and …
Read More »HCM City to organise international music performance with free entrance
HCM City will organise HOZO Super Fest, a three-day music show featuring famous performers from Việt Nam and around the world. Photo from organiser’s Facebook HCM CITY — The three-day music show HOZO Super Fest under the 2023 Hò Dô (HOZO) International Music Festival will be held between December 22 and …
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