Entertainment

Telefilm to attract 15 countries and territories

Around 200 companies and television stations from 15 countries and territories around the world will attend the 2016 Vietnam International Exhibition on Film and Television Technology (Telefilm), scheduled to open in Hanoi on July 13.

Painting contest launched to prevent discrimination against HIV-affected children

A contest themed “Painting and composing messages about care and anti-stigma and discrimination against children affected by HIV/AIDS in 2016” was launched on July 7 in Hanoi.

Andy McKee to appear at international guitar festival

American and Asian guitarists will perform at the 2nd International Finger Style Guitar Festival (IFSGF) in Hanoi and HCM City this month.

Contestants for Miss Vietnam to vie for crown on Tuần Châu Island

Candidates from the northern provinces will participate in the final round of the Miss Vietnam 2016 pageant to be held on Tuần Châu Island in northern Quảng Ninh Province from July 11 to 17.

Mike Tyson to make film in Vietnam

Former world heavyweight champion and boxing icon Mike Tyson is set to visit Vietnam to star in a horror film, reports the Vnexpress online newspaper.

Vietnamese-German DJ to release video in Vietnam

Vietnamese-German DJ and producer Chi Thanh, a Grammy nominee, will release his latest music video (MV) featuring deep house in Vietnam this month.

Multicultural band Music of Joy to perform in Vietnam

Music and yoga enthusiasts in Long An, Da Lat, Hanoi, HCMC and Nha Trang will have the opportunity to enjoy free music performances by multicultural band Music of Joy (MOJ) from Australia between July 5 and 17.

Hanoi Collective Orchestra to perform improvisational works

The Hanoi Collective Orchestra will come back for the second time in Hanoi on July 17 in the courtyard of the Japan Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam.

‘Vietnam today’ exhibition to open in Hanoi

An exhibition themed ‘Vietnam Today’ displaying 96 outstanding photos of Vietnam’s landscapes and people will be open to the public at the Centre for Fine Arts and Photography (29 Hang Bai Street, Hanoi) from July 5-9.

Contest revives traditional music

Residents in HCM City and provinces have been invited to compete in a national amateur traditional music contest.

What's on July 2016 (Daily updated)

Conical Hat temporary dance debut scheduled for Hanoi

Nón or Conical Hat, a contemporary dance show featuring Vietnamese traditional music will be held in Hanoi next month for the first time.

Le Hang to compete at Miss Universe 2016

The first runner-up of Miss Universe Vietnam 2015 Le Hang will be Vietnam’s representative at this year's Miss Universe pageant.

New traditional theatre to be built in HCM City

A new theatre offering traditional shows aimed at visitors will be built in downtown HCM City in July.

First international tattoo convention held in Hanoi

Vietnam’s first International Tattoo Convention is being held in Hanoi on June 23 and 24 to introduce the art to the public.

‘Vietnam 40’ photo exhibition opens

The Embassy of Ireland in Vietnam, Culture Ireland Funding and RENEW-funded project in Quang Tri co-organised a photo exhibition named ‘Vietnam 40’ at the Mine Action Visitor Centre, Quang Tri province, from June 22-29.

Binh Dinh to kick off summer tourism festival

The central province of Binh Dinh has approved a plan to organize a major summer tourism festival which is slated to kick off at the central square of Quy Nhon City on June 22.

Free concerts in HCM City mark World Music Day

A free concert celebrating World Music Day will be held at the Institute for Cultural Exchange with France (IDECAF) on June 21.

Da Nang to host international beach travel mart

The International Beach Leisure and M.I.C.E Travel Mart (BMTM Da Nang 2016) will be held for the first time in the central city of Da Nang from June 24-26, announced by Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism at a

SEA Pride 2016 – music festival for LGBT

The SEA Pride 2016 ASEAN music festival is set to take place in Hanoi on June 25 with a wide range of activities for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender (LGBT) community.

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