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Sketches reveal misery of war

Sketches reveal misery of war

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.
Art aims to transcend modern chaos

Art aims to transcend modern chaos

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.
Book festival opens at national library

Book festival opens at national library

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).
Artists reveal reality behind showbiz glitter

Artists reveal reality behind showbiz glitter

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.
2014 Ha Long Carnival to open on April 30

2014 Ha Long Carnival to open on April 30

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.
Private acting courses seek to attract youth

Private acting courses seek to attract youth

The HCM City-based Hong Van Drama Troupe, a leading private theatre, is offering training courses in performance skills as the number of talented actors has declined in recent years.
US band brings music into Hue hospital

US band brings music into Hue hospital

The US band Amigos staged a free music performance at the Hue Central Hospital in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue as part of the ongoing Hue Festival 2014.
Hue Festival 2014 opens in light and music

Hue Festival 2014 opens in light and music

The biennial Hue Festival opened on Saturday night at the citadel's Noon Gate Square with performances from 65 international art troupes from 38 countries and territories from Asia, Europe, America and Africa.
Kelly Rowland to perform in Vietnam

Kelly Rowland to perform in Vietnam

Kelly Rowland, an American singer, songwriter, actress and television personality, will join Vietnamese and foreign artists in the sixth Hennessy Artistry at the Hanoi Opera House on April 17.
Music show to highlight Dien Bien Phu victory

Music show to highlight Dien Bien Phu victory

A special art performance highlighting the Dien Bien Phu victory (May 7, 1954) will be held at the National Convention Centre in Hanoi on April 26, as part of activities to celebrate the 60 th anniversary of the victory
Vietnamese antiques to be displayed in New York

Vietnamese antiques to be displayed in New York

An international exhibition at a New York museum from April 14-July 27 will feature Southeast Asian sculptural traditions from the Hindu and Buddhist kingdoms, including a variety of Vietnamese antiques.
Vietnam press cartoon winners awarded

Vietnam press cartoon winners awarded

Nu Cuoi Phong Bi (Envelope Smile) was one of three first prize winners at the biennial Vietnam press cartoon contest, taking the Rong Tre (Bamboo Dragon) Cup at a ceremony organised on April 6 in Ho Chi Minh City.
American band to perform at Hue Festival

American band to perform at Hue Festival

Acclaimed American music band The Amigos will perform at a free public concert and take part in outreach events for disadvantaged people from April 12 to 14 during the Festival Hue.
HCM City to host first caricature fest

HCM City to host first caricature fest

The first-ever caricature festival will be held in HCM City to bring the art closer to the public and provide a comic playground for professional caricaturists and the audience.

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