HCM City set to host Travel Fair
The annual HCM City Travel Fair returns from May 14 to 17 at the Le Văn Tam Park in District 1, according to the city Department of Tourism.
Vietnamese photographers win int'l food photography awards
Three Vietnamese photographers have won prizes at the Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year, the world's leading food photography competition.
Young talents urged to participate in national cải lương contest
Organisers are calling on young theatre artists to train and participate in the upcoming national traditional music contest, Trần Hữu Trang Cải Lương Talented Performers 2022.
Capital's tourism sector gears up for SEA Games
Ha Noi's Tourism Department and Hanoitourist have launched a bicycle tour titled “Foot Prints at Bat Trang Ancient Village”, aimed at visitors coming to the capital for the SEA Games.
Cuisine and craft festival in Hà Nội to celebrate SEA Games
A festival showcasing Ha Noi’s traditional cuisines and crafts will take place in the city from May 19-23, as part of the celebrations for the upcoming SEA Games.
Hotels in Hà Nội ready for SEA Games, although staff shortages remain
As the capital city gets set for the region's biggest sporting event, all sectors are gearing up their preparations for the event, including hospitality. Most hotels are ready, though many are facing staff shortages, due to fluctuations of the pandemic over the past two years.
Vietnamese idols to perform in musical series
Singers Trần Nguyễn Uyen Linh and Bui Nguyễn Trung Quan, who have become stars after competing at Vietnam Idol singing contest, will open Amo La Musica, a music program series that debuted in Ha Noi on May 20.
Battle of Điện Biên Phủ artwork to go on display in Hà Nội to celebrate 68th anniversary
To celebrate the 68th anniversary of the nation's greatest victory, the battle of Đien Bien Phủ (May 7, 1954), a large-scale oil on canvas painting by Mai Duy Minh will go on display at an exhibition in Ha Noi from Saturday.
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‘The most shocking thing was the duration of the wedding [in Vietnam]’
‘It started at 10:00 am and most guests had left by noon. They came, they ate, drank and left’
Artist creates music videos to showcase scenic spots
Pop singer Hoang Duyen says her musical mission is to take creative material from the pentatonic scale, and shoot music videos in picturesque destinations throughout Viet Nam to help promote tourism. Kim Chi talks to Duyen about her musical journey and future plans.
European Literature Days 2022 to present classic works
Bookworms in Ha Noi can enjoy new and classical books written by European authors within European Literature Days 2022 that will take place in the capital city from May 5-15.
