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The Hue Festival, a biannual cultural event to be held next month, will feature contemporary pop, rock and flamenco music in order to attract young audiences.

“Dien Bien Phu Victory – the Strength of Vietnam in Ho Chi Minh era” is the theme of a conference that will take place in Dien Bien province to mark the 60th anniversary of the victory (May 7, 1954-2014).

The 2014 Ha Long Carnival will take place in Ha Long city, the northern province of Quang Ninh, on April 30 night, announced the provincial People’s Committee.

The hustle and bustle that is typical of a traditional market in Vietnam has been re-created at an unusual exhibition at the Vietnam Women Museum in downtown Hanoi.

The Southern Vietnam Women Museum is showcasing 80 photos and other items related to women who made a contribution to diplomacy during the wars in Vietnam.

As many as 200 Japanese cherry blossom trees are in full bloom at a festival that is open to the public on March 8-9.

The Department of Performing Art has banned Luu Thi Diem Huong from performing within Vietnam after she was found to have lied about her marital status before competing in Miss Universe 2012.

Unicorp has denied receiving a letter from the organisers of Miss Universe, regarding Diem Huong's marital status, saying that it was a fake letter leaked to the media.

More than 60 art troupes from home and abroad have registered to take part in the biennial Hue Festival 2014, which is slated to take place on April 12-20 in the imperial city.

The opening of 3D cinemas with free viewings in remote city districts has proved a hit among kids and parents, especially those living in suburban areas.

The Department of Performing Art said they may consider a ban on Diem Huong from performing if found to have lied about her marital status before competing in Miss Universe 2012.

Harrowing historical drama 12 Years a Slave was crowned best picture Oscar on Sunday (US Time), while 3D space thriller Gravity was the top prize winner at the 86th Academy Awards with seven.

According to one official, the government has provided very modest funding for the Canh Dieu Vang Awards, a biggest national event honouring Vietnamese filmmakers.

The Swedish Embassy held an event in Hanoi on February 27 called Lunch Beat for the first time in Vietnam, in which attendees use their lunch breaks to dance and eat.

The young singer Tung Duong will start his foreign tour in the next few months, performing in a show called “Doc dao” in France and Japan.

“Vietnam Book Day” will be celebrated on April 21 every year from this year on, as a way to honour the value of books as well as their role and importance in social life.

After rumours about the lack of transparency in voting results of the 2nd Gala, Vietnam Idol 2013 was accused of using a song without asking permission from the artist.

Renowned Vietnamese designer Minh Hanh met with representatives from the Italian-based Gattinoni fashion company in Rome on February 24, discussing the possibility of cooperation between the two countries.