entertainment events

Update news entertainment events

German translator longs to promote Vietnamese literature

 Prof., Dr. Gunter Giesenfeld, Chairman of the Germany-Vietnam Friendship Association, is a famous German writer and translator.

Dinh Nguyen’s exhibition marks opening of Matca photography space

 “A Little Bit of This and That” as a solo photo exhibition by Dinh Nguyen will open on April 12, marking the opening of Matca space for photography after two years of work.

National Drama Theatre introduces Vietnamese traditional culture to the world

A delegation of artists from the Vietnam National Drama Theatre, led by Meritorious Artist Xuan Bac, have gone on a tour to European countries to serve Overseas Vietnamese.

Events in Hanoi-HCMC on April 8-14

A selection of noteworthy artistic and cultural events to take place in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

Painter Somsak Chaituch showcases works in Vietnam

 Somsak Chaituch, a well-known Thai painter, launched his exhibition named ‘Dreamland’ at Ho Chi Minh City Fine Art Museum, on April 4.

Vietnamese traditional culture festival opens in Hanoi

The Vietnamese Traditional Culture Festival and International Cultural Exchange, themed ‘Bright Thang Long’, officially opened on April 5 at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Hanoi.

Hip-hop Performance “The Roots” to show in Vietnam

 Vietnamese audiences will have an opportunity to enjoy the hip-hop performance named “The Roots” by the well-known French Choreographer Kader Attou, at the Youth Theatre, No. 11 Ngo Thi Nham Street, in Hanoi, on April 13.

Exhibition features Vietnamese art treasures

 The Art of the Journey, an exclusive publication comprising the private art collection of 170 original art pieces from established and emerging artists in the Asia-Pacific region, will be launched in Hanoi next week.

Southern Folk Cakes Festival to feature over 200 booths

 The eighth Southern Folk Cakes Festival in the Mekong Delta City of Can Tho will feature more than 200 booths of 19 cities and provinces from across Vietnam from April 12 to 16.

International music talents to gather at Hanoi concert

A concert will be held at the Vietnam National Academy of Music in Hanoi on April 17 and 18, featuring international award-winning artists. 

Grave of late musician Trinh Cong Son to be moved to Hue

 The People’s Committee of Thua Thien- Hue province yesterday said that the central province granted a cemetery land for late musician Trinh Cong Son according to his family wishes.

Events in Hanoi this weekend

Le Thu, a talented Vietnamese-born guitarist, winner of the “Best Guitarist from Asia” award at the Calcutta Classical Guitar Festival, will join guitarist Thierry Bégin, winner of numerous international prizes on the stage of L’Espace.

Vera Quartet to perform in Vietnam for the first time

 Vera Quartet from world-renowned Curtis Institute of Music will perform in Vietnam for the first time the Curtis On Tour: Vera Quartet concert in the cozy space of the HCMC Conservatory of Music’s Concert Hall on Saturday, April 20.

Vietnamese, Japanese artists perform “Cinderella” ballet

Artists from Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera will perform the “Cinderella” ballet with Japanese partners at the HCM City Opera House on April 13-14. 

Discovering 100-year old Phu Lien meteorological station in Vietnam

Phu Lien meteorological station was originally built on Dau Son mountain in 1902. It has been used as an active observation station for over 100 years by the World Meteorological Organisation.

Vietnamese child models hit the catwalk for Shanghai Fashion Week

 A number of Vietnamese child models put in a range of impressive performances during Shanghai Fashion Week in China which took place on April 3.

JF Garage Concert to be held in Hanoi

 The Japan Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam will hold the JF Garage Concert No.19 featuring Hanoi Brass Band and friends in the capital city on April 19, starting at 7 p.m.

Vintage bikes and cars to be showcased at Dam Sen Park

 The second vintage motorbikes and cars festival will be held at Dam Sen Park in HCMC on April 6 and 7. Jointly held by the park operator and the Saigon Classic Car Club, the event will showcase a great number of unique old vehicles.

Hoi An International Food festival 2019 to kick off on April 11

 The Hoi An International Food Festival 2019 is scheduled to take place between April 11 and 14 at the An Hoi Sculpture Park in the ancient town of Hoi An, according to the Centre for Culture, Sports, Radio, and Television in Hoi An.

Vietnam International Fashion Week 2019 to take place in HCM City

 Vietnam International Fashion Week 2019 (VIFW) has been set to be held in HCM City on April 11-14.