An exhibition themed “Vietnam's sea and island cultural heritage” opened in Phan Thiet city, the southcentral province of Binh Thuan, on August 27 with more than 200 photos and artifacts displayed. More than 200 photos and artifacts are displayed at the exhibition about Vietnam's sea and islands in the south central province of Binh Thuan.(Photo: VNA) The event running...

Vietnam's Nakama Yosakoi dance group performed at the 21st Harajuku Omotesando Genki Matsuri Super Yosakoi which opened in Tokyo, Japan, on August 26. Nakama Yosakoi dance group from Vietnam perform on street. (Photo: VNA) On the occasion of the 50th founding anniversary of Vietnam – Japan diplomatic ties, Nakama Yosakoi is the only foreign team invited to perform at...

An exhibition on Vietnam, its people and culture opened in Vientiane, Laos, on August 25, on the occasion of the 61st anniversary of Vietnam-Laos diplomatic ties and the 46th anniversary of the signing of the Vietnam-Laos Treaty of Amity and Cooperation. Illustrative image (Photo: Internet) Co-hosted by the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology and the Vietnam Culture Centre in...

An art programme took place at the Hanoi Opera House on August 24 evening in celebration of the Vu Lan festival – a Buddhist tradition and a cultural activity aimed at honouring and showing gratitude to parents, and those who died for the peace of life. A performance at the show (Photo: VNA) In his remarks at the...

An exhibition entitled “Our Country” opened on August 24 in Hanoi on the occasion of the 78th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day. Visitors look at a painting at the exhibition entiled "Our country" which is being displayed at Vietnam Fine Arts Museum. (Photo: VNA) The exhibition features over 80 remarkable landscape paintings selected from the...

“Taste of Australia”, a festival introducing the country’s cuisine, was held by the Australian Embassy in Vietnam in Hanoi on late August 22. An Australian cook prepares dishes at the "Taste of Australia" festival in Ho Chi Minh City on August 18. (Photo: VNA) The event was among activities marking the 50th anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic ties...

Vietnamese handicraft products and authentic dishes were introduced at the recent Asia-Oceania Food and Culture Fair held at the Brasilia Art Museum (MAB) in Brazil. Vietnamese booth at the Asia-Oceania Food and Culture Fair in Brazil. (Photo: tgvn.com.vn) The August 19 event, organised by spouses of heads of international delegations in Brazil, saw the participation of representatives from...

President Vo Van Thuong, other Party, State leaders and former leaders attended an August 20 art performance in Hanoi to celebrate the 100th birthday of famous composer, poet, and painter Van Cao (1923-1995) who composed “Tien quan ca” (The Marching Song) – Vietnam’s national anthem. The programme features more than 20 classic songs that earn Van Cao the...

Covering a total area of more than 106,646 hectares, the Nui Chua World Biosphere Reserve in the south-central province of Ninh Thuan has become a popular tourist attraction thanks to its rich and diverse ecosystems. Nui Chua National Park consists of three natural areas of forest, sea and semi-desert, including many rich and diverse ecosystems. (Photo: VNA) It...

The Seoul Botanical Park in the capital of the Republic of Korea on August 18 kicked off a summer event on Vietnamese culture named "Scent of Green Papaya". A scene in the Vietnamese movie "Scent of green papaya", which is the first Vietnamese film nominated for the Oscar for the best foreign-language film. (Photo: Galaxy Play) Within the...