Entertainment

L’Espace hosts films, concerts and conferences

The French cultural center L’Espace in Hanoi will screen a realist ‘dramedy’ (drama and comedy) Friday night, followed by concerts and conferences through early next month.

German jazz ensemble to kick off European Music Festival

A lively performance by German jazz ensemble Tharichen's Tentett in Hanoi this Friday will kick off this year's European Music Festival.

Vietnamese beauty wins Miss Earth 2010’s Bikini contest

Luu Thi Diem Huong from the host country of Vietnam won the first prize in the bikini contest at the Miss Earth 2010 pageant in Phu Yen Province.

Long Bien Bridge Festival to take place

The Long Bien Bridge Festival will open this weekend with more events and performers than ever.

Pakistan meets Vietnam meets India meets Japan meets jazz

A French-Vietnamese, a Pakistani-American, a Japanese and an Indian got togerther to play jazz.

Photo exhibition to feature Hanoi’s essence

Members of the two clubs, 'Leading the Future' and 'IHanoi', will present a photography exhibition entitled ‘Millennial Essence’ in Hanoi.

European culture plants new seeds in Vietnam

Seven European cultural institutions and embassies established the European Union of National Institutes for Culture in Vietnam.

Applications screened for Mister Vietnam 2010 contest

Vietnam Television VTV9 and the Bac Dau Entertainment Company on Friday started receiving applicants from contestants for Vietnam’s first-ever male beauty pageant.

Edinburgh festival turns to Asia

Next year's Edinburgh International Festival is to focus on Asian culture, welcoming performers from China, India, Korea, Taiwan, Japan and Vietnam.

Ready, Set, Film! Saigon readies for 48 Hour Film Project

The 48 Hour Film Project, part of the global independent film making festival that is spread over 85 cities in 30 countries, has arrived in Vietnam.

Beauty pageant to raise awareness of HIV/AIDS

To raise awareness and highlight the risk of HIV/AIDS in Vietnam, a beauty pageant, “Beauty Plus”, is being held for women suffering from the disease.

Vietnamese director to be honoured at Hollywood

AMPAS has officially invited Film Director Dang Nhat Minh to attend a special ceremony in honour of his contributions to Vietnamese cinematography.

German electronic music to charm local music lovers

The Germany-based famous music group Mouse on Mars will arrive in Vietnam for performances in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City on November 12 and 13.

Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City part of new film movement

Vietnam is part of a new global film movement that begins Saturday, screening films on one night simultaneously in 12 countries.

Vienna Charity Ball to be held in Hanoi

The Vienna Charity Ball will be held for the first time in Vietnam on November 12 and all donations will be sent to the Friendship Village in Hanoi.

Supermodel Ngoc Thach takes part in Miss Model pageant

Supermodel Vietnam 2010 Ngoc Thach will compete at the Miss Model of The World 2010, which takes place in China from October 31st to November 25th.

Mountain-climbers to plant Hanoi’s 1,000th birthday flag on Fansipan

An international climb began in Sa Pa, Lao Cai province, on November 1 to plant a flag marking Hanoi’s 1,000th birthday on the peak of Fansipan Mountain.

Dressing up for 'fun'ds

Hanoi's biggest Halloween party raised VND300 million and 5 tonnes of goods for flood victims.

French, Vietnamese fashion designers to celebrate Hanoi’s anniversary

A special fashion show featuring French and Vietnamese designs will be held in Hanoi to celebrate the 1,000th anniversary of Thang Long – Hanoi.

ASEAN symphony orchestra salutes 17th ASEAN Summit

Around 100 musicians from ten ASEAN member countries will join the first-ever ASEAN symphony orchestra to mark the forthcoming 17th ASEAN Summit in Hanoi.

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