Sydney (VNA) – An exhibition took place in Sydney, Australia on September 6 – 15, featuring artworks and designs inspired by Vietnamese culture during the Nguyen Dynasty (1802 – 1945). On display at the "Present from the Past" exhibition in Sydney, Australia are reconstructed Vietnamese imperial costumes. (Photo: VNA) The exhibition, named “Present from the Past,” was held by...

Hanoi (VNA) - A special programme featuring the culture of the Central Highland province of Gia Lai has been organised at the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, aiming to introduce and promote the provincial culture to both domestic and foreign friends. A gong performance of ethnic people from Gia Lai province (Photo: baodansinh.vn) Artisans from Gia Lai province introduced to...

Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Vietnam is featured in an advertisement released on September 11 by renowned fashion brand Louis Vuitton. Dutch fashion model Rianne van Rompaey poses in Ninh Bình Province in the latest advertising video of Louis Vuitton. (Photo: louisvuitton.com) Ha Long Bay in the northern province of Quang Ninh and the northern province of Ninh Binh are the...

Three books that introduce the culture of the Czech Republic to Vietnamese people living there have been released. Writer and translator Do Ngoc Viet Dung introduces a book at the event in Prague on September 4. (Photo: vov.vn) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Three books that introduce the culture of the Czech Republic to Vietnamese people living there have been released....

Quang Nam (VNA) – The role of local communities in the preservation and promotion of the values of the world’s cultural heritage, such as Hoi An Ancient Town and My Son Sanctuary, was highlighted at an international workshop on September 8. The international workshop held in Hoi An city, the central province of Quang Nam, on September 8 (Photo:...

NDO – Children will have a chance to enjoy the traditional Mid-Autumn Festival atmosphere with various eye-catching activities at the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum in Hanoi on September 8. Children will make traditional paper masks by themselves at the programme. (Image for illustration/Photo: hanoimoi.com.vn) The programme is expected to create a valuable and interesting playground for children aged from...

(LSO) - Speaking to foreign reporters in early 1946, President Ho Chi Minh said that “I only have one desire, an ultimate desire that the country be independent and the people be completely free, everyone has enough food, clothing and housing, and everyone can access education…”. Over the past more than 70 years, the education sector of Lang Son...

(LSO) - On September 3, a working delegation, led by Pham Ngoc Thuong, Vice Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee, examined the preparation for a ceremony marking the 110th birth anniversary of Hoang Van Thu in Van Lang district and Lang Son city. Inspected sites included the road leading to the Hoang...

Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Painting lovers have a chance to see a collection of sketches by late Bui Xuan Phai to celebrate what would have been his 99th birthday in Hanoi. A painting by Bui Xuan Phai (Photo: Internet) Entitled “Phai Ve Dam” (Phai Draws Dam), the works on display were collected by Thai collector Tira Vanictheeranont. The collection...

NDO – Music lovers had the opportunity to enjoy songs praising the love for the motherland during the 10th national concert ‘Dieu Con Mai’ (Remaining with Time), held in Hanoi on September 2. At the event (Photo:VOV) This year’s concert showcased new features. Along with famous songs, many songs with rock style and folk sound were performed at the...