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2018 Gong Cultural Festival slated for mid-November

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has instructed the People’s Committee of the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai to work with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and relevant agencies to organise the 2018 Gong Cultural Festival.

What's on July 16-22 (Daily updated)

Kite festival in HCM City

Visitors to the Dam Sen Cultural Park in HCM City will be able to enjoy a sky full of kites every Sunday until the end of this month.

Romanian artist opens solo exhibition in Hanoi

A solo art exhibition titled ‘Focus’ by the Romanian painter Sergiu Moise is being held at the Vietnam University of Fine Art, 42 Yet Kieu street, Hanoi from July 13-20.

Vietnamese actress stars in Myanmar cinemas

Nguyễn Trần Huyền My, first runner-up of Miss Vietnam 2014, has captured the front pages of newspapers in Myanmar following the release of the film Bridge of Clouds.

International artists takes performance tour in Vietnam

A concert tour by international artists working in contemporary sound art and performance will kick off on July 13 in Lương Sơn District in the northern province of Hòa Bình.

Under-18 visitors allowed to attend Hanoi’s first nude photo exhibition

Vietnam culture authorities have removed the ban on under-18 visitors from attending the first nude photo in Hanoi.

What's on July 9-15 (Daily updated)

Lam Dong battle to evoke gong’s soul as development accelerates

The space of Gong culture in Vietnam’s Central Highlands was recognised by the UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Intangible Heritage of Humanity in 2005.

Mystery of the Human Body exhibition halted

The Department of Culture and Sports in HCM City have temporarily suspended the controversial Mystery of the Human Body exhibition.

Ba Ria-Vung Tau Sea Festival resumed

The southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau will organise a Sea Festival.

Hanoi international film festival to open late October

Local and international filmmakers will gather in Hanoi for the 5th Hanoi International Film Festival (HANIFF) from October 27-31.

Mystery of the Human Body exhibition sparks controversies

Head of the Department of Fine Arts, Photography and Exhibition Vi Kien Thanh has just asked the Ho Chi Minh City's Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism to report on the controversial Mystery of the Human Body exhibition.

What's on July 2-8 (Daily updated)

Hue Citadel to host nightly royal music shows

Performances of Nha Nhac (Hue royal court music), a UNESCO intangible heritage, will begin on July 1 at Hue Imperial Citadel in the central city of Hue and then be held every evening thereafter.

Hue ambitious to be Vietnam’s gastronomy capital

Local authorities in Hue have the ambitious plan of developing the city into the gastronomy capital of Vietnam to boost tourism.

Saudi Arabia, Oman sites added to UNESCO World Heritage List

UNESCO added Saudi Arabia's Al-Ahsa Oasis and Oman's ancient city of Qalhat to its World Heritage List on Friday, the world cultural body said.

Pop singer Hong Nhung announces separation from US husband

Vietnamese pop icon Hong Nhung has announced she is separating from her American husband after eight years of marriage.

Colourful Chem Temple Festival celebrates lengendary hero

The annual Chem Temple Festival in Chem Village, Hanoi, is held on June 27 this year to remember Ly Ong Trong, a mythic warrior during legendary Hung Kings dynasty.