Entertainment

A series of activities honouring French cuisine and culture will be held during the ‘Balade en France’ (Walk in France), which will begin on December 14 night in Hanoi.

Wakuwaku Japan channel was officially launched in Hanoi on December 12 as part of a cooperation programme between the Japanese channel and the pay-TV cable broadcaster VTVcab.

A painting featuring a horse by noted poet Bui Giang (1926-1998) has been sold for US$11,000 at auction to raise funds for the Live to Love Vietnam charity.

A Banh Mi or Vietnamese bread inspired outfit worn by Vietnamese representative H'Hen Nie at Miss Universe 2018 has been named among the top four most impressive national costumes.

A photo exhibition about the elegance and lifestyles of the Hanoi capital is being held in the city, attracting public attention.

Representatives of expat communities and individuals living, working or studying in the cities of Đà Nẵng, Huế and Hội An will join the annual ‘Đà Nẵng’s Expats Got Talent 2018’ at the city’s Trưng Vương Theatre on December 8-9.

The Voice of Vietnam (VOV), in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, has recently launched Vietnam Journey, a TV channel on Vietnam’s tourism and culture.

Vietnamese gymnasts, the Giang brothers have officially set a new world record with their head-balancing act in Italy.

Swiss conductor Emmanuel Siffert will conduct the classical ballet The Nutcracker on December 7, 8 and 9 at the HCM City Opera House.

The Vietnam- France Festival will be held at the Institute of Cultural Exchange with France in Ho Chi Minh City on December 5 as part of the city’s cultural activities to celebrate 45 years of diplomatic relations between Vietnam

Miss Vietnam Tieu Vy has found herself among the top 5 in the Beauty With A Purpose competition held at the Miss World 2018 beauty pageant.

Vietnam National Academy of Music (VNAM) will co-operate with Australia Music Examinations Board (AMEB) in fields of trainning, performance and music exchange.

Hanoi authorities have maintained their suspension of the licensing of music festivals following the deadly music event in the city’s West Lake area in September.

Vietnamese movie Nguoi Vo Ba (The Third Wife) on November 29 received the Best Artistic Contribution in International Competition awards at the 40th Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF).

Bad Boys Blue will perform in Vietnam in the You're A Woman show in 2019.

The "5th Argentina's Gastronomic Week in Hanoi" featuring Argentinean Gastronomic Ambassador Alberto Curia will be held in the capital city from November 28 to December 2.

A French culinary festival Balade en France (Walking in France) will be held in Hanoi for the first time next month.