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Difficulties in foreign collaborations for Vietnamese musicians
Although many Vietnamese artists have been trying to get themselves onto the rosters of music events in other countries, they face many difficulties.

‘Argo’ wins best picture at 85th Academy Awards
Ben Affleck's Iran hostage drama "Argo" won the Oscar for best film Sunday at the 85th Academy Awards.

Seeking brighter lives in big cities
Artist Dao Anh Khanh will dance, sing and perform rock music for special guests at his upcoming show Dao Xuan (Spring Arrival) tonight at his house in Ngoc Thuy, Gia Lam District, Hanoi.

Rap video expresses love for Hanoi
A amateur hip hop video describing Hanoi produced by a group of young Hanoians, FOSent, is attracting lots of views and comments on youtube.

Director comments on lack of audience for Vietnamese films
Vietnam's film industry lacks films of high quality to attract large audiences, said Director Nguyen Quang Dung.

Poetry Day focuses on youth
The year’s most-anticipated poetry festival takes place at the Temple of Literature in Hanoi this weekend with the theme Tuoi Tre Voi To Quoc (Youth and Nation).

‘Coffee metropolis' to host biennial festival
Visitors to the fourth biennial Coffee Festival in Buon Ma Thuot City in the Dak Lak Province will have the chance to immerse themselves in the culture-soaked region while enjoying the delights of thousands of coffee brands.

Hanoi to host Europe-Asia contemporary dance
The Goethe Institute has announced that Hanoi will reprise its hosting role for September’s “Europe meets Asia in Contemporary Dance" festival.

Historical film industry lacks talent
Director Nguyen Huu Phan talked about historical Vietnamese TV series and movies, which he said, not only have poor quality, but lack talented filmmakers.

Ethnic groups to showcase culture
Ethnic groups across the country will gather for a spring festival from today to Friday to highlight their cultural identities.

Vice President attends Spring Ploughing Festival
Vice President Nguyen Thi Doan attended Le Tich Dien or the Ceremonial Ploughing Festival hosted by the Ha Nam provincial People’s Committee on February 16.

Vietnam represented at Cuban International Book Fair
The Vietnamese pavilion at the 2013 Cuban International Book Fair has displayed books about President Ho Chi Minh, the revolutionary cause, the renewal process, and the Vietnamese country and people.

Activities mark Ngoc Hoi-Dong Da Victory
Thousands of locals and visitors have attended a festival in Hanoi’s Dong Da Park marking the 224th anniversary of the Ngoc Hoi-Dong Da Victory.

Royal music database established
The Hue Royal Arts Theatre has established a database of royal music, said theatre director Truong Tuan Hai.

Female artist creates largest ceramic mosaic flag of Vietnam
A gigantic ceramic mosaic flag of Vietnam was built on Truong Sa Island--one so large that it was visible from space via satellite imagery such as Google Earth, and one that proclaims Vietnam’s sovereignty of Truong Sa archipelago.

Adele wins best pop solo performance Grammy
British songstress Adele won the Grammy for best pop solo performance, the first award handed out during the main event on the music industry's biggest night of the year.

Rise of ‘Tai Tu’ traditional music
Having come to life about two centuries ago and becoming much loved by southerners of Vietnam, ‘Don Ca Tai Tu’ or Tai Tu music is deeply rooted in the culture and spirit of local people and is considered one

The sound of NY Fashion Week: smartphones snapping
Technology has taken over in important ways for designers and was ready made for this New York Fashion Week

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