Nearly 100 paintings on the theme of ‘hau dong’ (spirit mediumship) are on display at an exhibition that opened in Hanoi on May 21.

Hoa Binh holds singing festival for civil servants, workers

(HBO) – The Federation of Labour, in collaboration with the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Hoa Binh province, organised a singing festival for local civil servant and labourers at the province’s Culture Palace.

Vietnam Festival 2018 opens in Tokyo

The Vietnam Festival 2018 kicked off at Yoyogi park in the Japanese capital of Tokyo on May 19 on the occasion of the 128th birth anniversary of late President Ho Chi Minh.

Temple of Literature to host first-ever summer programme for children

Hanoi’s Temple of Literature will host a first-ever summer programme for children from June 1 to August 20, which is designed to educate children on Vietnamese traditional cultural values while improving their life skills.

Then singing festival wraps up in Ha Giang

The sixth national festival celebrating the art of Then singing and the Tinh gourd lute of the Tay, Nung, and Thai ethnic groups concluded in the northernmost province of Ha Giang on May 14.

Classes preserve Cong ethnic minority’s folk art

The Cong ethnic group in Muong Te district, the northern mountainous province of Lai Chau, is one of the most disadvantaged ethnic minorities in Vietnam, but the group boasts a diverse cultural life with traditional values.

Ha Long – 2018 destination of Vietnamese photographers

Vietnamese professional and amateur photographers have until July 31 to send their photo to take part in a biennial national art photo exhibition, which assess the achievements of Vietnamese photographers in the last two years.

Meritorious Artist Ha Pham Thang Long: You need devotion while doing arts

Once praised as the leading opera singer in Vietnam, Meritorious Artist Ha Pham Thang Long retired from the stage four years ago and is now working as a lecturer. In an interview with Nhan Dan (People) Weekly, she shared her thoughts on how to develop opera in Vietnam.

The “fairy” in Lac Village, Hoa Binh

(HBO) – Upon arriving in Lac Village – located in Chieng Chau, in the Mai Chau district of Hoa Binh province – you will understand why the locals here have come to call Vi Thi Thuan, a Thai ethnic minority woman, "Co Tien”, or "Fairy” in English.

Mong ethnic costume to be introduced at Miss Tourism Queen Int’l

Vietnamese representative Dieu Linh has unveiled the Mong ethnic costume which she will wear for the national costume competition at the Miss Tourism Queen International 2018 pageant in Thailand.

The person "holding soul" of Muong ethnic gongs in the street

(HBO) - For many generations, gong has become an indispensable part of the spiritual life of the Muong ethnic group. Being one of the few people living in Hoa Binh City, who owns the Muong ethnic gongs, Mr. Dinh Van Nien (Moi Mit village - Yen Mong commune) always respects and preserves the precious gong set of his family.

Creation, conservancy and preservation of cultural identities of ethnic groups

(HBO) - To contribute to preserving and promoting cultural identities of ethnic groups in Mai Chau, at the beginning of the school year 2017 - 2018, Mai Chau Town Primary School launched a movement that students attending classes will wear ethnic costume at least one day per week in a bid to help them deeply understand, respect and be proud of traditional beauty of their ethnicity.

Art programme marks 64th anniversary of Dien Bien Phu Victory

An art programme entitled "Unforgettable Days” was held in the northern province of Dien Bien, where the battle of Dien Bien Phu took place 64 years ago, to celebrate the victory that ousted the French from Vietnam.

Vietnam’s bai choi art receives UNESCO heritage certificate

A ceremony was held in Binh Dinh province on May 5, to receive a certificate recognising bai choi, a form of folk singing popular in central Vietnam, as a UNESCO intangible heritage of humanity.

Doi Son pagoda in Ha Nam gets special national relic status

The People’s Committee of Ha Nam province hosted a ceremony on May 3 to receive a certificate recognizing Doi Son (or Long Doi Son) pagoda as a special national relic site and to kick off Doi Son pagoda festival 2018.

Hue Festival 2018 wraps up

The Hue Festival 2018 came to an end on May 2, following a vibrant closing night featuring Hue’s royal court music performances and firework shows.

Unique music buffet offered at Hue Festival 2018

Foreign artists devoted their unique performances to entertain audiences at An Dinh Palace on April 30 as part of the ongoing Hue Festival 2018 in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue.

Hue Festival 2018 features diverse art, culture

Nearly 1,300 domestic and foreign artists are brought together at the 2018 Hue Festival, which is taking place from April 27 to May 2 to stage unique art performances representing the typical cultures of different regions in Vietnam and abroad.

Ho Chi Minh City launches Fashion Street

The District 5 People's Committee held a ceremony on April 26 on Nguyen Trai Street in Disitrict 5 of Ho Chi Minh City to launch the Fashion Street.

Athens takes over as World Book Capital 2018 on World Book Day

Athens marked World Book Day on April 23 with a celebratory event hosted at the Acropolis museum, as it took over as World Book Capital for 2018. For an entire year starting on April 23, the World Book Day organized by UNESCO since 1995, the Greek capital will be at the center of an international campaign aimed at promoting reading.

Vietnam Festival 2018 to open in Japan this May

The Vietnam Festival 2018 will take place at the Yoyogi Park in Tokyo between 10 am and 8 pm on May 19 and 20.

The 4th Vietnam Book Day of Hoa Binh Province

(HBO) - The Department of Information and Communications has coordinated with the Department of Education and Training and Cao Phong District People's Committee to organize the 4th Vietnam Book Day of Hoa Binh Province in 2018.

Nguyen Thi Kim Ngoc crowned Miss Sea Vietnam Global 2018

Nguyen Thi Kim Ngoc, a 19-year-old girl from the Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang, was crowned Miss Sea Vietnam Global 2018 in the finale of the beauty pageant held in the island district of Phu Quoc (Kien Giang province) on April 21.

HCM City hosts ASEAN trade, culture exchange event

 A trade and culture exchange programme among ASEAN nations opened at Ho Chi Minh City’s September 23 Park on April 18.

The man passionate with Doi singing

(HBO) - At the end of the winding road of the village is the home of Mr. Bui Van Eu, Lam village, Phong Phu commune, Tan Lac district. Having known about Doi singing at the age of 13, up to now, he is 67 years old and always trying to preserve the ancient cultural values of the Doi singing.