A troupe from the Vietnam National Academy of Music is scheduled to stage several high-quality concert performances at the 12th China-ASEAN music festival, which kicked off on October 18 in China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. In addition, an academic forum focusing on Vietnamese music will take place as part of the event. More than 500 musicians from 14...

With several attracting activities, Hanoi Tourism Ao dai Festival 2023 aims to preserve and promote national traditional cultural values while honouring Ao dai (traditional long dress) and turning it into an unique tourism product of the capital city, according to Director of the municipal Department of Tourism Dang Huong Giang. An Ao dai collection from Huong Queen designer...

A collection of hundreds of high-quality photos depicting the culture and life of 54 ethnic minority groups across Vietnam is being on display for the first time on the global digital platform, Google Arts & Culture. Photos of more than 60 colourful traditional costumes of various ethnic groups across Vietnam are being displayed on Google Art and Culture platform....

A set of joint postage stamps between Vietnam and India was released in Hanoi on October 16 to introduce the two countries’ cultures. The set of joint postage stamps between Vietnam and India consists of two 43x32mm stamps depicting Vovinam and Kalarippayattu. (Photo: VNA) The stamps were jointly issued by the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) and the...

According to statistics from the Department of Culture and Information of Lang Son city, on October 13 and 14, there were over 28,000 people attending the 2023 ethnic cultural festival. Tourists visit and shop at booths displayed at the festival During the two days of the festival, people and tourists enjoyed a series of unique activities such as: displaying...

An exhibition on Vietnam was held in Voves city in France’s Eure-et-Loir region on October 14 as part of the annual activities of the France-Vietnam Friendship Association (FVFA). Visitors at the exhibition (Photo: VNA) The “One day in Vietnam” exhibition demonstrated solidarity through practical actions of the FVFA in supporting victims affected by Agent Orange/dioxin and poor people...

The Su That (Truth) National Political Publishing House has recently published a book on the European Union’s policies toward Vietnam co-edited by Dr. Tran Thanh Huyen, Dr. Dao Minh Hong and Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thai Yen Huong. Book on EU's policies toward Vietnam (Photo: nhandan.vn) For Vietnam, the EU is a strategic partner with a significant role on...

On October 14, Lang Son City People's Committee organized the final round of the Then Gourd Lute Singing Clubs; folk songs, folk dance, community dancing; Introducing and performing traditional national costumes. This is an activity within the framework of Lang Son City's Ethnic Cultural Festival in 2023. National costume performance performed by the team from Hoang Van Thu Kindergarten...

On the evening of October 13, at Phai Loan Lake Park (Lang Son Children's Palace section), the City Party Committee - People's Council - People's Committee - Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Lang Son city held the opening ceremony of the 2023 Ethnic Cultural Festival of Lang Son city. The festival is organized to celebrate the 73rd anniversary of...

A photo exhibition on General Vo Nguyen Giap kicked off in Hanoi on October 13 to mark the 10th death anniversary of the legendary military leader. Col. Tran Hong speaks at the opening ceremony (Photo: VNA) The exhibition, held by Thang Long-Hanoi Heritage Conservation Centre in collaboration with Quang Binh Club, photographer Colonel Tran Hong, introduces to visitors...