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Vietnamese ancient lamps on display in Hanoi at the Vietnam National Museum of History provide an introduction to the historical significance of the lamp and demonstrations on how to use and make them.

A Hanoi culture exhibition, jointly organised by the Hanoi Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and the city’s Library, opened on February 5.

Several Vietnamese popular comedy actors have complained to the Department of Performing Arts after some of their latest shows were illegally released for sale.

The Department of Performing Arts has temporarily banned the release of the Tao Quan 2013 DVD because of 'crude' content.

Hanoi will hold the first ever festival honouring Ong Cong (the Land Genie) and Ong Tao (the Kitchen God) on Sunday.

HCM City will propose banning several overseas Vietnamese singers from domestic performances for their remarks about the country.

A mass dance ‘flash mob’ will be organised in the Hoan Kiem Lake area on the eve of Lunar New Year.

Hanoians and foreigners living in the city will experience the Tet festival’s joyful atmosphere by attending a wide range of cultural and art performances held during February.

Singers have expressed their grief over the death of musician Pham Duy, Vietnam's most prolific song composers.

Thanks to Psy's "Gangnam Style" smash hit, the South Korean music industry's long-held dream to make it big in Europe and the USA with its K-pop boy bands has taken a giant leap forward.

Music cafes in HCM City have been badly affected by economic downturn, leaving local artists struggle to earn a living.

Fashion designer Vo Viet Chung shared his opinions on local models.

The traditional Vietnamese ao dai will be represented at a fashion show to be held at the American Museum of Natural History.

Two writers have refused awards from the Vietnam Writers' Association, saying that the jury had not done their work properly.

An exhibition of award-winning photos from around the world is scheduled to open today at the headquarters of the HCM Association of Photographic Artists in Suong Nguyet Anh Street.

Fourteen films, including 12 commercial features, have been nominated for the annual Golden Kite awards organised by the Vietnam Cinematography Association in HCM City.

The national dance group S.I.N.E has defeated six international rivals to be crowned champions of “Centaur Dance Showdown 2012” in Singapore.

A special program will take place at the southern gate of Doan Mon of Thang Long Royal Citadel in Hanoi on January 28 to welcome Vietnamese expatriates returning home for Tet.