Bridge to become open-air gallery
The Long Bien Bridge Festival opens on November 20 with more events and performers than ever, according to festival founder and organiser Nguyen Nga. Nga, an overseas Vietnamese living in France , is busy completing final preparations for the festival, to be entitled Dragon Bridge.
French photojournalist shows two decades of Hanoi
French photo-journalist Nicolas Cornet is holding a retrospective exhibition of photographs at L’Espace – French Cultural Center in Hanoi from November 23 until December 10.
“I love Vietnam 2010” photo contest in France
A photo contest themed “Vietnam’s land and people” has been launched in Nantes, a city on the out skirts of Paris, with the aim of strengthening solidarity and closeness between…
Photo exhibition brings Asia closer to Moscow
As many as 150 photos on the land and people of Asian countries, including Vietnam by Russian photographer Sergey Kovalchuk are on display at an exhibition that opened in Moscow on November 16.
European music festival to take place in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City
The sixth European Music Festival will be held in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City from November 26 to December 4.
Outlook eyes Heritage preservation
Viet Nam's rapid urbanisation during the past several years has produced many benefits, but one of the drawbacks has been the growing threat that modernisation poses to the nation's heritage.
More evidence of Oc Eo culture found in Ben Tre
Recent archaeological studies have revealed more evidence of the existence of the Oc Eo culture dating back to 2,000-2,500 years ago in the Mekong Delta Province of Ben Tre.
Saint Giong Festival recognised as one of humankind’s intangible Cultural Heritage
The Saint Giong Festival in Vietnam’s Phu Dong and Soc Son Temples was recognised by the UNESCO as one of humankind’s representative intangible cultural heritage in Nairobi, Kenya on November 16.
Festival to celebrate cultural heritage
A five-day festival will open at the Viet Nam Culture and Art Exhibition Centre this Saturday to mark the sixth Viet Nam Cultural Heritage Day.
Government plans two new airports
Two new airports are going to be constructed in the southern province of Dong Nai and the northern city of Hai Phong.
Archaeologists find prehistoric artefacts in Ha Giang cave
Ancient artefacts dating back 4,000-7,000 years have been found in a cave in the northern Province of Ha Giang's Bac Me District.
Films kick off Russian culture festival
Five Russian films have kicked off to open a Russian Culture Week in Viet Nam in Ha Noi. The event was jointly organised by Viet Nam's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Russia's Ministry of Culture. The Russian films include Kandahar, A Battlefield, Russian Emperor, I Am still Fine Mum! and We Are from the Future.
More cruise liner docks at HCM City
Saigon Travel Service Company (Saigontourist) welcomed 2,500 overseas tourists and crew aboard the cruise liner Costa Classica, which docked at the Navi Oil port in Ho Chi Minh City on November 15.
Viet Nam tops must-visit destination poll
With its distinctive culture, beautiful natural scenery and affordable attractions, Viet Nam has emerged as one of the top destinations for travellers in the next two years from Thailand, Australia, Japan and Singapore, according to a survey.
Collection on Millennium of Thang Long-Hanoi’s music released
Published by the Music Publishing House, a collection, “Millennium of Thang Long-Hanoi’s Music”, commissioned by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, was released in Hanoi on November 10th.
Highlights