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As I drive down any road in HCMC I will always fly past a big sign that says BIDA without so much as a passing thought. Bida is one of the most popular pastimes for people in Việt Nam and is played across the country, everywhere from high-class establishments to …

Sony Music Korea and Sony Music Japan are preparing to launch a new K-pop boy band in September. Six-member new boy band consists of three Japanese and three Korean members. Photo Sony Music Entertainment Korea SEOUL — Sony Music Korea and Sony Music Japan are preparing to launch a new …

Bình Định Province has been finding ways to retain artisans and artists who pursue traditional art forms. Bình Định is one of the few provinces with a large number of Tuồng and Bài Chòi artists who are highly regarded for their professional quality. Photo nhahatntttbinhdinh.com.vn BÌNH ĐỊNH – Bình Định …

The wearing of áo dài (traditional long dress) costume and tailoring craft of the dress has been recognised as a National Intangible Heritage by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the fourth such recognition in the central province. A model in traditional Áo Dài or long dress of Huế style. The …

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the People’s Com amittee of the central province of Quảng Trị on August 11 organisedn artistic programme at the Quảng Trị Ancient Citadel Special Historical Site and the Thạch Hãn River lantern wharf to honour fallen soldiers who sacrificed their lives for national liberation …

The charity concert titled Nắng Hoàng Hôn took inspiration from a newly published book entitled Hồi Ký Chạy Thận (Memoir of a Dialysis Patient) by author Hồ Hồng Việt. HÀ NỘI — Nearly a thousand classical music lovers, friends and families, flocked to the National Economic University (NEU) Hall to …

Sunshine is a group of musicians from Hà Nội who create melodies that are perfect for helping everyone feel relaxed. Although all members of the band are visually impaired, their music has lit up their lives and helps them shine bright on stage.

Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum is holding outdoor mini-concerts on the last Sunday of every month and a grand orchestra at the end of every season. If you’re a fan of opera and classical music, these free-of-charge gigs are not to be missed.

Photographer Trần Thế Phong has released his 13th photo book, entitled Nghề Truyền Thống Việt Nam (Việt Nam’s Traditional Crafts)which introduces readers to Vietnamese traditional crafts. Photographer Trần Thế Phong. — Photos courtesy of the artist Photographer Trần Thế Phong has released his 13th photo book, entitled Nghề Truyền Thống Việt Nam …

A historical play by IDECAF, one of HCM City’s leading private theatres, will be restaged to commemorate the country’s war invalids and martyrs on August 16. GREAT LEADER: Well-known actor Đình Toàn (left) performs in Tả Quân Lê Văn Duyệt – Người Mang 9 Án Tử (General Lê Văn Duyệt – Nine …