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Japanese artist to hold charity concert for children with cancer

Japanese pianist Keiko Borujeson will play a jazz charity concert at the U Café in the ancient town of Hoi An on March 24 to raise funds for children with cancer under treatment at the Da Nang Oncology Hospital.

Hoi An ancient city limits cars traffic in Old Quarter area

The ancient city of Hoi An has limited the access of taxis and buses to some streets in the Old Quarter between 11 am and 1:30 pm, and 4 pm to 9 pm.

Hoi An submerged in flood water, foreign tourists evacuate by boat

This morning, October 11, the ancient city of Hoi An was over 2m inundated. Many tourists had to check out of hotels and rented boats to leave the city.

Eight tourist boats destroyed in Hoi An fire

At least three tourist boats and five speedboats were destroyed after catching fire at the Cua Dai Wharf in the central city of Hoi An early Monday morning.

‘Time Masks’: 67-year-old artisan’s unique craft in Hoi An

Exhibited in the traditional-style workshop, hundreds of masks with their own identity are given the unique and exotic name – “time masks”.

Craftsman in Hoi An transforms bamboo roots into works of art

Former steer hawker Huynh Phuong Do breathes life into harsh, inert bamboo roots.

Craftsman from Hoi An turns rough base of bamboo into sculptures of faces

In less than 30 minutes, the face of Mr. Phuc was chiseled out of a rough bamboo base made by Mr. Huynh Phuong Do.

Impressive photo exhibition on rice field in Hoi An

The “Vietnam’s impressions through heritage areas” program, held on April 20 at The Field Restaurant in Quang Nam Province’s Hoi An City, featured an impressive photo exhibition in which photos were displayed in special ways.

Lantern Festival to light up ancient Hoi An

The 2022 Hoi An Lantern Festival, a special cultural and art event, will open on December 25 at the Hoi An Memories Island to celebrate Christmas and welcome the New Year.

Hoi An gardeners anxiously await Tet kumquat orders

Gardeners in Hoi An are concerned as buyers have not turned up and few orders have come this year.

Hoi An is first locality to commit not to eat dog and cat meat

Hoi An ancient town on December 10 held an online signing ceremony with the FOUR PAWS organization on its commitment to eliminate the use of dog and cat meat.