An exhibition showcasing paintings by a Vietnamese artist is being organised for the first time in Algeria from May 13-14 by the Vietnamese Embassy in the country in collaboration with the Algerian Ministry of Culture.

The EU-Vietnam Business Network (EVBN) has launched the second edition in Vietnam of EuroSphere, an exhibition dedicated to European Art of Living in the region.

The 12th international women’s volleyball tournament – VTV9 Binh Dien Cup kicked off at the sports centre of central Quang Nam province on May 12.

The sixth national festival of the art of Then singing and Tinh gourd lute of the Tay, Nung and Thai ethnic groups officially opened in Ha Giang city, the northernmost province of Ha Giang, on May 13.

Vietnamese special dishes received appraisals from visitors to a culinary and cultural festival in Prague 6 district in the Czech Republic on May 12. 

The third European Book Days officially opened on Nguyen Van Binh Book Street in Ho Chi Minh City on May 13, featuring a myriad of activities attractive to local young people.

A gala night was held at the Opera House Square in the northern port city of Hai Phong on May 12 as the first out of more than 50 activities within the Hoa Phuong Do (Red Flamboyant Flower) Festival.

The ancient rules of Xoan singing state that only a man can hold the position of trum phuong xoan (head of xoan singing guild).

Four young people and 15 bands will compete at the K-pop World Festival’s country round at the Vietnam Youth Academy (VYA) on May 13.

VOV.VN - European Days, which are underway in Hanoi’s walking streets, feature diverse culture and art programs. 

VOV.VN - There are a vast amount of festivals taking place across Vietnam this summer. Whether they are in the coastal city of Da Nang or in the mountainous northwestern region, they bring both Vietnamese and foreign tourists unforgettable experience.

The central province of Quang Nam, in cooperation with the Institute for Conservation of Monuments under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, will begin an urgent project to protect the B3 tower in the UNESCO-recognised My Son Sanctuary from collapse before the rainy season.

VOV.VN - Miss Universe Vietnam 2015 Pham Huong launched her debut fashion collection “Girl Boss” in an underground carpark in Ho Chi Minh City on May 11.

VOV.VN - Miss Vietnam 2016 Do My Linh recently received the compassionate artist award in Hanoi.

Following the success of two previous charity rock shows, Psychotramps13 will host the third Rock’n Share themed “Don’t live like a stone” at 126 Stage in HCM City’s District 3 on May 13, starting from 5:30 p.m.

“Then” singing is an indispensable practice in the cultural and religious life of Tay and Nung ethnic minority communities in the northern province of Thai Nguyen, especially Dinh Hoa region. 

Lang Son province has encouraged the establishment of local Then singing clubs to promote the development of this genre of traditional singing – a typical culture of Tay, Nung and Thai ethnic people in the northern mountainous region.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese representative Nguyen Dieu Linh attended a welcome party laid on by the organizing board of Miss Tourism Queen International 2018 in Rayong, Thailand on May 10.

VOV.VN - Phi Thi Thuy Linh, who finished in the top 10 of Miss Vietnam 2010, is preparing her costumes for Mrs Ao dai Vietnam 2018 to be held in France.

VOV.VN - Miss Vietnam 2016 Do My Linh has attended an event at the Foreign Trade University in Hanoi, where she is a student, to promote the Miss Vietnam 2018 pageant.

VOV.VN - Twenty-three art troupes from Vietnam and France will gather at the Vietnam National Drama Theatre to join the Performing Arts Spring Festival (PAS 2018) set to take place in Hanoi on May 18-20.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese representative Dieu Linh has posed for swimsuit photoshoot at Miss Tourism Queen International 2018 in Bangkok, Thailand.

Those who have visited Tay, Nung and Thai ethnic people in the northern mountainous region of Vietnam are often astounded by traditional Then singing, which is accompanied by a handmade gourd lute called “Dan tinh” or “Tinh Tau”.

VOV.VN - Actress and former Tourism Ambassador Ly Nha Ky on May 10 walked the red carpet of the Cannes Film Festival by dazzling in a dress by designer Do Long.

A scientific seminar discussing ways to preserve folk music of ethnic minorities in the northern mountainous region took place in the province of Dien Bien on May 10. 

The northern province of Quang Ninh has completed its preparation of six Then songs to join the 6th national Then singing festival, slated for May 12 – 14 in Ha Giang and featuring art troupes from 16 provinces and cities.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese representative Dieu Linh and the 80 other contestants of Miss Tourism Queen International 2018 have visited a number of famous sights in Thailand’s capital of Bangkok as part of the beauty pageant’s activities.

VOV.VN -Actress and former Tourism Ambassador Ly Nha Ky dazzled in a beautiful white gown as she took to the red carpet on the second day of the Cannes Film Festival.

Belgian culture will be brought closer to Hanoians through the event “A Touch of Belgium” to be held by the Belgian Embassy at the Ly Thai To Statue Garden on May 12 to mark the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Twelve vehicles representing famous bridges participated in a parade in the central coastal city of Danang recently as part of the Danang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2018 themed “The Legend of Bridges.”