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To enhance the value of Vietnamese handicrafts, especially lacquer products, two young men have started their own business creating lacquer phone cases. Two years since they launched their first products, the unique accessories have conquered markets at home and overseas.

Masterpiece “Kieu Story” by renowned poet Nguyen Du has been brought to the new genre of opera under the name of “Kim Van Kieu” by Vietnamese and French performers.

The 2020 Spring Book Street was opened in Hanoi on January 27 as part of the activities to celebrate the 90th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (February 3) and the traditional lunar New Year festival (Tet).

An art exhibition has been held by the Việt Nam Museum of Fine Arts (VNAM) on the 90th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam (February 3).

Ngô Lực, a painter and architect in HCM City, believes it is necessary “to open more art spaces in the city to deepen aesthetic appreciation and creativity among people, especially youth.”

Jean-Paul Gaultier has bowed out of fashion with all the cheek and showmanship with which he has lit it up over the last half century.

Bui Dinh Hoai Sa will represent Vietnam at the Miss International Queen 2020 which is due to be held in Thailand in March.

Traditional rituals for the Lunar New Year (Tet) were re-enacted at the Thang Long royal citadel relic site in Hanoi on Friday, giving participants a glimpse into the Tet celebrations of the royals in the past.

The German band Modern Talking and singer Sandra will return to Vietnam with their performance in Hanoi on March 7.

Various cultural activities will be held at famous tourist sites in Hanoi during the Lunar New Year period.

Hanoi Union of Friendship Organizations held an art performance on Friday to celebrate the New Year 2020.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has just announced the top 10 culture, sports and tourism events of 2019.

Lovers of Cuban culture and products in Hanoi will have chance to learn more about the country and find authentic Cuban specialities with the opening of an outlet in the city on January 8.

The second French gastronomy festival "Balade en France" will be held in Hanoi from January 10-12.

The first Ha Long International Music Festival (HALOMUS), with the theme "Ha Long spread and integration", will take place from January 10 – 11, 2020, in Ha Long City.