Artist Triệu Khắc Tiến (centre) introduces lacquer supplies to the exhibition visitors. Photo courtesy of Japan Foundation Centre HÀ NỘI — Vietnamese artist and lecturer Triệu Khắc Tiến tells a story about the connection between the lacquer cultures of Việt Nam and Japan through his lacquer paintings. The paintings are on a display at an exhibition entitled Câu …
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Đoàn Bảo Ngọc, a young performer from a famous tuồng cổ troupe, participtes in Trăm Năm Ánh Việt (A Hundred Years of Cải Lương), a new TV show that aims to highlight young talent and promote cải lương (reformed opera). Photo courtesy of the producer HCM CITY — A new TV show called Trăm Năm Ánh Việt (A Hundred Years …
Read More »HÀ NỘI — The French Cultural Centre (L’Espace) will move its office from Tràng Tiền Street to Thiền Quang Street in Hà Nội on May 6. The relocation is a part of a strategy to further expand cultural activities to access more young people and develop new cultural programmes. L’Espace, a popular venue for French-Vietnamese cultural exchange, …
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The 2020 Putaleng international paragliding tournament in Lai Châu. VNA/VnExpress News Photo LAI CHÂU — A culture and tourism week is scheduled in the northern mountainous province of Lai Châu from April 14 -17. The event features a series of activities, including a sponsored trip programme, a seminar to promote tourism development and …
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A palanquin procession to the Hùng Kings Temple this year in Phú Thọ Province. — VNA/VnExpress News Photo Thống Nhất HÀ NỘI — The project ‘Road to Hùng Kings’ Kingdom’ in VR (virtual reality) has kicked off to spread the UNESCO-recognised practice of worshipping Hùng Kings Day and Vietnamese …
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Duy An Different from Hà Nội’s famous Mơ tofu, soya curds from Kênh in Thái Bình are well known far and wide for being thin, just 0.5 cm, and has a buttery and fragrant taste. “We call it Kênh tofu, locally known as đậu Kênh. It can be fried to …
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FESTIVITIES: The Chăm ethnicity people in Bình Thuận Province celebrate the Katê Festival, their most important event to show gratitude to kings, mandarins and ancestors. — VNA/VnExpress News Photo by Nguyễn Văn Thanh BÌNH THUẬN — Katê Festival, the largest traditional festival of the Chăm people in Bình Thuận Province, has been recognised by …
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‘Ở Nhà Tránh Dịch’ (Stay Home to Avoid the Pandemic) by photographer Lê Tuệ won the gold medal for the conceptual category in the Việt Nam Art Photo Contest and Exhibition 2020. — Photo courtesy of the artist HÀ NỘI — The Việt Nam Art Photo Contest and Exhibition 2022, …
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A beekeeper inspects a bee hive tray that is ready for harvest. VNA/VnExpress News Photo Danh Lam Lục Ngạn District in the northern province of Bắc Giang is known as the land of lychee with more than 22,000 hectares of orchards. Together with a mild climate all year round, the …
Read More »From around February to June every year, when the wind is just right, kite lovers in HCM City spend their afternoons flying colourful kites. Parents especially enjoy teaching kids about their favourite childhood hobby.
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