Top ten Vietnamese cultural events selected by Việt Nam News
Although the COVID-19 pandemic has shadowed cultural activities nationwide, Viet Nam has still successfully launched many major events. Here are the top 10 cultural events of Viet Nam selected by Viet Nam News.
‘Cherry-like apricot’ blossoms begin to tint Da Lat pink as New Year nears
The flowers, called 'mai anh dao' in Vietnamese, have bloomed in the outlying area of Da Lat and will continue to blossom in downtown
Book features Vietnamese literary and arts works about Tết
Đong A Books Joint Stock Company, one of Viet Nam’s leading book publishers and distributors, has released a new book to celebrate the Tết (Lunar New Year) festival in the Year of the Tiger.
Vietnamese traditional performing art introduced to the world
The information about the characters in Vietnamese hat boi (classical drama) is now available in English on ichLinks, an online platform providing information about intangible cultural heritages in the Asia-Pacific region.
Vietnamese folk music specialist passes away in France, aged 78
Professor Trần Quang Hải, a specialist of Vietnamese traditional music, passed away in his sleep after years fighting blood cancer in France, at the age of 78.
Artist Phung Huynh Shares Her Truth Through Provocation
The acclaimed California-based multi-disciplinary artist creates murals, paintings, and experimental works that touch upon her identity as an Asian woman and refugee.
Writing helps heal the pain, says award-winning author
Emerging writer Phan Đuc Loc was honoured recently at a writing contest held by the Ministry of Public Security. He is a police officer working in the northern mountainous province of Đien Bien. Loc has won many awards for his different genres of literature including top prize at the Young
As an expat in Vietnam, are you ready for holiday season?
As Christmas has just passed, followed by New Year’s Eve, then Tet – the Vietnamese Lunar New Year celebrations beginning at the end of January – now is a very good time to start planning and thinking ahead.
Teochew glutinous sesame cake a long-standing sweet treat in Saigon
This tiny Teochew dessert cart has existed in Ho Chi Minh City’s Cho Lon neighborhood for over half a century
23 more artefacts recognised as VN national treasures
Deputy Prime Minister Vũ Đuc Đam has signed a decision to recognise 23 more artefacts as national treasures.
HCM City conservatory celebrates birthday with online concert
Dozens of artists performed at a concert organised by the HCM City Music Conservatory to celebrate its 65th anniversary.
American YouTuber runs ‘Pho Real’ series featuring best 'pho' spots in Ho Chi Minh City
‘For me, pho is a heartwarming comfort food of Vietnam’
