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  Ngô Mỹ Triều Giang is one of three-member group making the bilingual book Gánh Hát Lưu Diễn Muôn Phương. Photo coutersy of Ngô Mỹ Triều Giang An English-Vietnamese book by a group of young artists in HCM City features 30 folk music genres, theatrical performing arts and six traditional festivals of Việt Nam.  Việt Nam News reporter Nguyễn Bình …

  The sculpture of the toad sets a world record as the largest ceramic sculpture of a mythical creature. — Photo courtesy of Guinness World Records HÀ NỘI Two Vietnamese ceramic works will be recognised as having set Guinness World Records at a ceremony in Hà Nội tomorrow (June 30). The ceramic …

Young Vietnamese people at a KOCCA’s event. — Photo courtesy of KOCCA Việt Nam HÀ NỘI — The Korea Content Creation Agency (KOCCA) in Việt Nam will organise a series of cultural-entertainment events this year to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, according to Hong Jeong …

After many delays due to the pandemic, Huế Festival will return between June 25 and 30 this year with a variety of interesting activities.  This is the first time the biennial festival has been organised throughout the year with activities spread over four seasons, the highlight of which is the …

Ambassador of India Pranay Verma writes for Việt Nam News on International Day of Yoga (June 21) Yoga is a unique contribution of ancient Indian civilisation to the modern world. The word ‘Yoga’ literally means ‘to unite’. Yoga embodies unity of mind and body; thought and action; restraint and fulfilment; and harmony between …

  The cover of ‘Hanoi Hanoi’. All the money raised from sales of the photobook will go to Agent Orange victims. —Photo vov.gov.vn HÀ NỘI — A photo book featuring black and white photos of daily life in Hà Nội will go on sale tomorrow at Chula Fashion House, on 43 Nhật Chiêu …

  Tiếng Gọi Đò (Ferry Boats Story) is the first photo book by cinematographer and People’s Artist Nguyễn Hữu Tuấn. — Photo courtesy of Omega Plus Company HÀ NỘI — Cinematographer and People’s Artist Nguyễn Hữu Tuấn has released his first photo book Tiếng Gọi Đò (Ferry Boats Story), which features photos of …

Poster of the event. —Photo courtesy of huefestival.com HUẾ — The Huế Festival will take place from June 25 to June 30, according to the Huế Monuments Conservation Centre.  A cultural and art week with the theme “Cultural heritage with integration and development” will be a key event highlight. Around 400 performers from 15 domestic and …

  Việt Nam National Opera & Ballet’s principal dancer Phan Lương.   Phan Lương is the principal dancer at Việt Nam National Opera & Ballet (VNOB). He is a soloist at a new ballet Hàm Lệ Minh Châu which opens at Hà Nội Opera House on June 1. Việt Nam News reporter Nguyễn …

Thu Hiền Đồng Tháp Mười is famed for its lotus plants, which residents use for decorating, medicine and cuisine. Various dishes have been made from lotus, which are not only delicious but also good for health. Interestingly, all parts of the lotus plant can be used to treat diseases. Lotus …