The image of Uncle Hồ was depicted faithfully in the play “The 72nd Letter”. — Photo courtesy of Lệ Ngọc Theatre HÀ NỘI — The newly premiered play ‘Lá đơn thứ 72′ at Lệ Ngọc Theatre evoked strong emotions in the audience due to its accurate depiction of President Hồ Chí Minh, who always fought for the …
Read More »Wushu Queen sings to encourage athletes at SEA Games 31
Wushu athlete Nguyễn Thúy Hiền sends her support to the Vietnamese athletes competing at SEA Games 31 via a music video Tự hào Việt Nam (Pride of Việt Nam). Photo courtesy of the athlete HÀ NỘI ‘Wushu Queen’ Nguyễn Thúy Hiền has released a music video Tự Hào Việt Nam …
Read More »Artist creates music videos to showcase scenic spots
Young singer Hoàng Duyên. — Photo courtesy of the singer Pop singer Hoàng Duyên says her musical mission is to take creative material from the pentatonic scale, and shoot music videos in picturesque destinations throughout Việt Nam to help promote tourism. Kim Chi talks to Duyên about her musical journey and …
Read More »Vietnamese pop star’s new music video removed following controversy over suicidal content
Poster of the music video. — Photo courtesy of M-TP Entertainment HÀ NỘI — Vietnamese singer Sơn Tùng M-TP’s official video for the track “There’s No One At All” was taken down from YouTube Việt Nam, amid controversy over its suicidal and violent content. Following its release on Thursday, Tùng’s music …
Read More »Cast of film on late songwriter Trịnh Công Sơn revealed
Promotional poster of Em và Trịnh (You and Trịnh). Photos courtesy of the producers HÀ NỘI — The cast of Em và Trịnh (You and Trịnh), the much-anticipated film about the celebrated late songwriter Trịnh Công Sơn that will hit cinema screens nationwide this June, has been revealed by the …
Read More »Animated film wins first prize in Film Pitching contest
The most talented young filmmakers and members of the Film Pitching contest’s jury board at the Film Pitching workshop in Hà Nội on Tuesday. VNA/VnExpress News Photo Mai Khuyên Mai Khuyên HÀ NỘI — Trường Học Ma Mút (The Mammoth School), an animated film, has won first prize at the Film Pitching contest …
Read More »Theme park to welcome tourists with ocean-inspired festival
The Ocean Festival is inspired by The Little Mermaid. — Photo courtesy of Bảo Sơn Paradise Theme Park HÀ NỘI — An Ocean Festival with various activities will take place from April 30 to May 3 at Bảo Sơn Paradise Theme Park, Hoài Đức District, 12km from the capital’s city centre. Inspired …
Read More »Singer Lương Hải Yến releases music video to inspire people in charitable work
Lương Hải Yến performs in the music video Chắp Cánh Tương Lai (Brighten the Future), which aims to spread her charitable spirit to people. Photo courtesy of the artist HÀ NỘI Chamber music vocalist Lương Hải Yến, winner of the Sao Mai Singing Contest 2019, has just released the music video …
Read More »Japanese YouTuber who found home in Việt Nam
Akari Nakatani (right) has travelled to many places across Việt Nam to make videos about the culture and lifestyle of different regions. — Photo courtesy of Akari Nakatani Bảo Ngọc Akari Nakatani is flying the Vietnamese flag in her home country, helping to spread the word about Việt Nam to a Japanese …
Read More »Vietnamese director hopes to secure finance through HAF forum
The Hong Kong-Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF) is one of the most important film financing platforms in Asia. This year, 28 in-development projects (IDP) have been selected for its 20th forum (HAF20). Vietnamese director Dương Diệu Linh and producer Trần Thị Bích Ngọc are part of the only Vietnamese project selected …
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