Entertainment

Literature award-winning historical novel debuts in English

Bien Ban Chien Tranh 1-2-3-4.75’ (A War Account January-April, 1975), a historical novel by Vietnamese writer-journalist, Tran Mai Hanh, was recently released in English by the National Political Publishing House-The Truth.

What's on April 10-16 (Daily updated)

Vietnamese art centres get financial aids from Denmark

Five art spaces and initiatives in Vietnam will receive support from the Embassy of Denmark for their creative and innovative approaches to engaging art lovers and the general public.

Vietnamese painting fetches US$1.2m in Hong Kong

Family Life, an artwork by late Vietnamese painter Lê Phổ, fetched US$1.2m at a Modern and Contemporary Art auction at Hong Kong’s Sotheby’s home late last week.

New designs revealed before Vietnam International Fashion Week

New designs have been introduced as the Vietnam International Fashion Week Spring Summer 2017 that is set to be held from April 25-28 in HCM City.

Vietnamese, German, Japanese artists to perform special concert

Vietnamese artists will join German and Japanese peers in a special concert at the Opera House in Hanoi on April 14.

Việt Nam Architectural Festival 2017 to kick off in Đà Nẵng

A festival to honour domestic architects who won notable prizes at the 2016 National Architecture Awards, the Green Architecture Awards and the Housing for the Future Awards will take place in Đà Nẵng from April 19-23.

Hue Traditional Craft Festival 2017 to bring together over 300 artisans

More than 300 artisans representing famous craft villages nationwide will be participating in the 2017 Hue Traditional Craft Festival, to be held in Hue city, the central province of Thua Thien-Hue from April 28 to May 2.

Vietnamese designer to attend London fashion event

Designer Ha Duy has been invited to participate in an international fashion showcase sponsored by the British Embassy in cooperation with the Queen Mary University of London.

Cultural activities celebrate upcoming Hung Kings Temple Festival

An array of cultural activities kicked off on April 3 in the ancestral land of Phu Tho to celebrate the upcoming 2017 Hung Kings Temple Festival, which will be observed nationwide on April 6 or the tenth day of

Australian Government celebrates fine Australian wine in Vietnam

As part of Taste of Australia 2017, the Australian Government in partnership with importers representing Australian wines, has delivered wine tasting events in HCMC and Hanoi.

Miss Ocean Vietnam 2017 launched in HCM City

Women from across the country have been invited to take part in Miss Ocean Vietnam 2017, an event to encourage environmental protection.

Mother Goddesses worship receives UNESCO’s recognition

A ceremony receiving UNESCO certificate of recognition for "Practices Related to the Viet Beliefs in the Mother Goddesses in Three Realms" as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity was held in Nam Dinh.

What's on Apr 3-9 (Daily updated)

Japan counts down to cherry blossom fever

The cherry blossom season in Japan kicks off boozy parties across the country and draws tourists from far and wide, but the annual coming-of-spring ritual isn't official until inspectors like Hisato Nishii sign off on it.

Arts-literature drive launched on Vietnam-Laos-Cambodia solidarity

The General Department of Politics of the Vietnam People’s Army on March 31 launched a drive to encourage the creation of arts and literature works on the solidarity in combat of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia.

Vietnamese films to be screened at Cannes Film Festival 2017

Three Vietnamese films will be screened at the 70th annual Cannes Film Festival, to be held from May 17 to 28.

Don Ca Tai Tu festival to kick off in April

The second National Don Ca Tai Tu Festival, themed “Southern Don Ca Tai Tu—Preservation and Development” will be held from April 8-12 in Binh Duong Province.