HÀ NỘI — The Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters has been conferred on film director Đặng Nhật Minh for his contributions to enhancing cultural understanding between Việt Nam and France. He received his award during a ceremony at the French Embassy in Việt Nam on March 31. …
Read More »Chance for scriptwriters to see their work turned into cartoons
A workshop that aims to create script source for Vietnamese animation will be held in Đà Lạt this September. Photo courtesy of Việt Nam Cartoon Company HÀ NỘI A workshop for young animation scriptwriters and enthusiasts will take place in Đà Lạt City in the central province of Lâm Đồng this …
Read More »Twenty years after, Việt kiều singer releases new album in HCM City
Vietnamese-American singer Như Quỳnh has released a new album, ‘Người Phụ Tình Tôi’ (Unfaithfulness), in HCM City. The CD has ten bolero songs on love and women by famous Vietnamese musicians. — Photo courtesy of the producer HCM CITY — Vietnamese-American music star Như Quỳnh has released a new CD in HCM City titled Người Phụ Tình Tôi (Unfaithfulness) with …
Read More »Meet Joy Kil, the comedian killing the stand-up scene
Joy Kil changes the rules of the game, both on and off the stage. — VnExpress News Photo Sean Nolan Sean Nolan Joy Kil – teacher by day, comedian by night – is a wisecracking stand-up artist who taps into the ‘expat’ experience in Việt Nam, and takes no …
Read More »Documentary debuts on extraordinary life of Dr Alexandre Yersin
A promotion of ‘The Remarkable Life of Dr Alexandre Yersin (1863-1943)’. — Photo courtesy of the ILRI HÀ NỘI — A special documentary on the outstanding life of Dr Alexandre Yersin and his career in Việt Nam has debuted in Hà Nội. The Remarkable Life of Dr Alexandre Yersin …
Read More »Romance in the air as young singers launch new MVs
Young singer Đức Phúc’s new MV ‘Ngày Đầu Tiên’ (First Day) trended at No 1 on YouTube in Việt Nam 15 hours after its release, with 2 million views. Photo courtesy of the producer Several young Vietnamese singers have shrugged off a tough year of pandemic impacts with new music …
Read More »Vietnamese version of Antigone premieres in HCM City
Director Lê An, founder of Saigon Theatreland. Photo Thu Hằng The play Bức Chân Dung (Portrait) by director Lê An will debut in HCM City on February 26. This is a part of the project Antigone launched by the Goethe Institute in Hà Nội aiming to promote Antigone among Vietnamese people. …
Read More »Miss Universe Việt Nam 2022 contest launched with new format
Judges, coaches, and organisers of Miss Universe Việt Nam 2022. — Photo baovanhoa.vn HÀ NỘI — Miss Universe Việt Nam 2022 pageant will take place with a new format and categories, organisers have announced. Inspired by millions of Vietnamese women who have been constantly striving to master their lives in the new era, …
Read More »Green Screen Short Film Contest opens for entries
Film managers discuss the “Green Screen: Road to Sustainable Development” campaign recently in Hà Nội. Photo thegioidienanh.vn HÀ NỘI The Việt Nam Film Development Association (VFDA) has called on filmmakers, especially young people, to participate in the Green Screen Short Film Contest featuring issues of sustainable development. Organised by the VFDA in coordination with relevant …
Read More »Hà Nội theatres shine bright again
Tickets for many plays at Lệ Ngọc Theatre have sold out, just a week after going on sale. — Photo Lệ Ngọc Theare Facebook HÀ NỘI — Theatres in the capital city are open again and shining bright after COVID-enforced closures and competition with other modern entertainment forms. An art show programme …
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