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Da Nang will build the Hoang Sa Museum inspired by the design of a 1835-made seal from the Nguyen dynasty's King Minh Mang for establishing the Hoang Sa Flotilla.

An exhibition showcasing autographs of famous personalities from all over the world will open to the public in Hanoi on Friday.

Vietnam is preparing to celebrate the United Nations Day of Vesak 2014 (the day of Buddha's birth, enlightenment and death) at Bai Dinh Temple in the northern province of Ninh Binh from May 7-11.

Over the past few days the Vietnamese entertainment industry has been abuzz over claims by certain artists that they have been cursed with black magic.

An exhibition themed "General Vo Nguyen Giap through artworks" opened in Hanoi on April 27, partially reproducing the portrait of General Vo Nguyen Giap - the elder brother of the Vietnamese People's Army.

More than 300 gong artisans from ethnic minority groups across the Central Highland province of Lam Dong will join together in a gong culture festival in Lac Duong district on April 29-30.

Director Thanh Van talked about some of the challenges he faced in making a state-funded historical film about the battle of Dien Bien Phu.

An eclectic mix of ceramic statues are on display at the Vietnam National Museum of History in an exhibition that chronicles the historical roots of Vietnamese culture.

The first national festival of “Don ca tai tu”, a world intangible cultural heritage, has officially opened in Bac Lieu province with the participations of artists from 21 provinces and cities in the region.

During the making of a recent film, three cats were said to have been abused and killed, prompting those concerned with animal cruelty in the country to speak up.

Internationally acclaimed Vietnamese bubble artist, Fan Yang, current holder of 19 Guinness World Records, dazzled audiences in Hanoi on April 22 with his bubble majesty.

A newly-released video named "Tu suong" or Selfie Orgasm by singer Mai Khoi has drawn criticism for its controversial lyrics and images.

Veteran artist Huynh Phuong Dong is celebrating his 90th birthday by displaying oil paintings, sketches, posters, and statues he created in the last several decades at an exhibition that opened in HCM City on Friday.

In search of a path towards free expression and moving beyond "the chaos of psychological conflicts in modern life", an Italian and two Vietnamese artists are joining in an art exhibition.

A book festival took place at the National Library of Vietnam on April 20 in Hanoi in response to Vietnam Book Day (April 21) and World Book and Copyright Day (April 23).

The biennial cultural Hue Festival bid farewell to thousands of visitors at the closing ceremony yesterday evening.

Two Vietnamese artists talked about the real lives of Vietnamese celebrities, giving an image that is completely different from what many of the artists themselves are trying to promote.

Preparations for the 2014 Ha Long Carnival, slated to take place on April 30 in the northern province of Quang Ninh, have been quickened up to ensure things go smoothly.