Entertainment

X Factor hunk to perform at first picnic music festival

Eighty local singers, together with English singer Shayne Ward and international DJ Scott Kirby will perform in the first picnic music festival in Vietnam, called YAN Beatfest, to be held at Phu Tho Stadium in HCM City on April 12.

'The Grandmaster' sweeps Asian Film Awards, crew mourn lost stuntman

Martial arts fantasy "The Grandmaster" dominated the Asian Film Awards on Thursday with seven wins including best movie, as its emotional director mourned the film's stuntman who was on the missing Malaysian jetliner.

Delta music genre confronts a paradox

Music researchers are worried about the profusion of new tai tu (amateur) music clubs in HCM City and southern provinces after the music was recognised by UNESCO as an intangible world heritage.

Russian, Vietnamese painters join brushes

Twelve Russian painters and three Vietnamese painters are showcasing 110 paintings at a joint exhibition called Handshake Again, at the HCM City Fine Arts Museum.

Hue Festival to promote global solidarity

Cultural heritage with integration and development will lie at the heart of the 2014 Hue Festival, which is slated to take place in the former imperial city from April 12-20.

Outdoor concert to honour iconic songwriter

Dozens of singers and musicians will perform the works of late songwriter Trinh Cong Son at a free outdoor concert in praise of love and friendship in HCM City on April 5.

Father-son duo to regale piano fans

Master pianist Vladimir Ashkenazy and his son Vovka Ashkenazy will play at a concert tonight at the Hanoi Opera House.

Vietnam to launch first Book Day

Vietnam's first Book Day will be organised throughout the country on April 21.

Hard luck for Vietnamese celebrities

Many Vietnamese celebrities have recently incurred large debts or fallen on hard times due to financial difficulties.

Hue Festival a mix of old and new

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.

Activities mark Dien Bien Phu victory

“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).

Ha Long Carnival to take place on April 30

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.

Exhibit recreates market vibe

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.

Photos reveal women's diplomatic role

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.

Japanese cherry blossom festival opens in Hanoi

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.

Diem Huong banned from performances nationwide

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.

E-mail from Miss Universe Organisers denied as a fake

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.

Hue Festival to feature 60 art troupes

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.

Free 3D films draw crowds in HCMC

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.

Diem Huong may be banned from performances

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.

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