Entertainment

Experts discuss ways to revive woodblocks

Intellectuals congregated at a scientific workshop held in the northern province of Bac Giang on August 16 to explore measures needed to revive and develop a collection of woodblocks at the provincial Vinh Nghiem pagoda.

Poor-quality dances rampant on stages

The great influx of unqualified dancing groups has caused the overall level of dance performance programmes to plummet.

Thousands honor Elvis Presley at Graceland vigil

Elvis Presley fans from around the world made their annual pilgrimage to Graceland on Thursday to pay their respects to the rock n' roll icon with a solemn candlelight vigilon the 36th anniversary of his death.

Vietnam holds first international festival for theatre schools

The first international theatre schools festival will be held in HCM City from September 5 to 10.

Michael Jackson doctors 'competed' to treat him: ex-wife

Various doctors were "competing" to treat Michael Jackson, each offering stronger and stronger painkillers long before his 2009 death, the King of Pop's ex-wife testified.

Debt-ridden singer pleads for opportunity to make a new life

Singer Siu Black has called for her debtors' and audience’s sympathy to allow her to come back to the stage.

Traditional art performances to light up Hoi An-Japan festival

Craft and art shows including an exhibition by disabled Japanese photographers will open the annual Hoi An-Japan Cultural Festival on August 23.

Australian expert to judge Vietnam’s Next Top Model 2013

Renowned Australian model coach Adam Williams has been invited to judge Vietnam’s Next Top Model 2013 auditions in Ho Chi Minh City on August 12 and Hanoi on August 19.

Veteran film director lambastes Vietnamese film industry

Director Dang Nhat Minh has come out with a scathing critique of the top-down style management in the movie industry in Vietnam.

National circus festival kicks off

About 100 artists from circus troupes will gather at the National Circus Festival 2013, which starts today in Hanoi.

Lai Huong Thao to represent Vietnam at Miss World 2013

Several competitors form Vietnam have refused to compete at Miss World 2013, giving the opportunity to Miss Sport 2012, Lai Huong Thao.

Critic finds young Vietnamese writers found wanting

A small group of young writers have dominated the market, churning out artistically empty works which, nonetheless, find their way to the nightstands of young and avid readers.

The show does not go on for South Korean star

South Korean star Lee Min Ho's expected concert in Hanoi will be cancelled due to too expensive ticket prices and modest sales.

Competition to design State formal wear announced

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on August 1 launched a contest to design State formal wear that will be worn at national and international events.

Supermodel Bao Hoa in US movie “Elysium”

Vietnamese-American supermodel Bao Hoa starring in the trailer of the US animated movie “Elysium”, is scheduled to arrive in Vietnam on August 23.

Literary dictionary editors criticised for glaring error

The editorial staff of a dictionary of Vietnamese folklore should take responsibility for adding Tran Dang Khoa’s poem to the book, an official said.

Cameron to release three 'Avatar' sequels

Canadian director James Cameron is making three sequels to his film "Avatar," which will be released between 2016 and 2018, Fox Studios announced Thursday.

What's on August 2013 (Daily updated)

Exhibition of award-winning artworks

Residents of the capital will have a chance to experience distinctive art works by acclaimed Vietnamese artists including leading lacquer painter Nguyen Gia Tri at an exhibition held at the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum.

South Korean star concert delayed in Vietnam

South Korean star Lee Min Ho's concert, which is due to take place on August 3 in Hanoi, has been delayed because of the Vietnamese promoter's weak capability.

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