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Nine Dynastic Urns inscribed on UNESCO Memory of World Register

The Nine Dynastic Urns, housed in the Hue Imperial Citadel in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue, have been inscribed in the Memory of the World Register.

Kim Son sedge weaving named as intangible cultural heritage

Over 30,000 craftsmen are currently working in the Kim Sơn sedge weaving craft in the district, which accounts for around 80 per cent of the district’s yearly handcraft production value.

Vietnamese Ethnic Culture and Tourism Village hosts numerous activities in May

At the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism, ethnic minority people join State agencies and experts in preserving and introducing their communities' cultural values to visitors.

Russia’s oldest orchestra performs Vietnamese music

Three works by Vietnamese composer Le Tu Minh were introduced at a concert performed by artists of the Moscow state academic symphonic orchestra (MGASO) at the Moscow State Conservatory in Moscow on May 6.

European Literature Days 2024 in Vietnam focuses on gender diversity

Gender diversity is the main theme of European Literature Days 2024 which is getting underway in Hanoi and HCM City throughout May.

Drone show lights up Dien Bien Phu skies ahead of Victory Day ceremony

On May 5 evening, Dien Bien Phu city in the northern province of Dien Bien teemed with spectators who were eager to witness a drone performance put on in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory over French colonialism.

Childhood of Uncle Ho portrayed in new movie

Vietnamese people will have the chance to learn more about the life of President Ho Chi Minh – the “Old father of the Vietnamese nation”, through a movie about his childhood will be premier nationwide on May 17.

Unknown facts about Dien Bien Phu Campaign to be revealed for first time

Some precious information about the Dien Bien Phu Campaign 70 years ago will be revealed for the first time in a documentary titled "Dien Bien Phu – A view from France" that will be aired by Vietnam Television (VTV) on May 7.

Documentary photos of Dien Bien Phu victory on display

Seventy photos of the Dien Bien Phu Victory by photographer Trieu Dai have been introduced to the public at the exhibition 'Photographic Epic of Dien Bien Phu'.

Opportunity for Vietnamese cinema to go global

The first Ho Chi Minh City International Film Festival 2024 (HIFF 2024) brought an excited atmosphere to roads and streets in the city last month.

Photos of Vietnamese landscapes honoured at 35AWARDS Photography Award

Two shots taken by local photographers Nguyen Minh Tu and Bui Van Hai have been named among the top 100 in the drone photography category of the ninth 35AWARDS, an international event created in 2015 by the professional photo community 35photo.pro.

Special stamp set marks 70th anniversary of Dien Bien Phu Victory

The Ministry of Information and Communications has announced that a special set of stamps celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory will be issued on May 5.

European and Vietnamese artists celebrate EU Day

The music in Dó serves as a link between the past and the present of European classical music, introducing to Vietnamese audiences Vivaldi’s legendary Four Seasons recomposed by famed composer Max Richter.

Preserving the legacy of Vietnamese folk music

Experience the enchanting melodies of Vietnamese folk music at the “Tinh van dien ca” performance, dedicated to the preservation and celebration of this cultural treasure.

Local designer promotes Ao Dai at Bangkok Kid International Fashion Week

Renowned local designer Chau Loan unveiled her latest Ao Dai (traditional long dress) collection to those in attendance at Bangkok Kid International Fashion Week (BKIFW) which recently took place in Thailand.

HCM City launches international photo contest

Vietnamese and foreign photographers, both amateurs and professionals, are encouraged to take part in the third HCM City International Photography Contest.

Vietnamese-origin director to join jury of Shanghai Int'l Film Festival

The 2024 Shanghai International Film Festival organising board recently announced that Vietnamese-French director and scriptwriter Tran Anh Hung will serve as the jury president of the festival's Golden Goblet Awards.

Theatre star Luan introduces new style of cải lương

Cải lương (reformed opera) star Vu Luan of HCM City will attend the first National Theatre Festival for Children and Teenagers in Hai Phong City from May 13-20.

Vietnam’s publishing system: how should it evolve?

Developing a publishing ecosystem with the use of both traditional and digital technologies is future of Vietnam’s publishing industry.

Hai Phong kicks off Red Flamboyant Festival receiving UNESCO recognition

A significant socio-cultural and political event held annually in May in the northern port city, dubbed as “The City of Red Flamboyant”, the festival aims to build up its reputation both domestically and internationally.