Russian edition of “Tale of Kieu” to hit the shelves
Russian edition of “Tale of Kieu” to hit the shelves

The bilingual Vietnamese-Russian edition of “Truyen Kieu” (The tale of Kieu), an 18th century poetic masterpiece by Nguyen Du, will make its first debut in Hanoi on November 6 to mark the poet’s 250th birth anniversary (1766-2016). 

Russian edition of “Tale of Kieu” to hit the shelves
Japan, Vietnam cultural festival to kick off in Can Tho
Japan, Vietnam cultural festival to kick off in Can Tho

(VOV) - On November 3, the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) in Can Tho held a press conference to announce it will sponsor a Japan-Vietnam cultural festival on November 19-21 in Can Tho.

Japan, Vietnam cultural festival to kick off in Can Tho
Latin American films to show in Hanoi
Latin American films to show in Hanoi

(VOV) - On November 3, the Embassies of Peru and Mexico in Vietnam held a joint press conference to announce they will sponsor a four-day festival in Hanoi highlighting the films, education and art of Latin America.

Latin American films to show in Hanoi
Ha Thu to kick up her heels at Miss Intercontinental 2015
Ha Thu to kick up her heels at Miss Intercontinental 2015

(VOV) - The selection committee on November 3 announced that Ha Thu has been chosen to represent Vietnam at the Miss Intercontinental 2015 pageant set for December in Germany.

Ha Thu to kick up her heels at Miss Intercontinental 2015
Vietnamese artists win prizes at New Zealand photo competition
Vietnamese artists win prizes at New Zealand photo competition

Three Vietnamese artists have won prizes in several photo categories at the first ROYGBIV International Color Awards, which is held by the TZ International Photography and Art Community, New Zealand.

Vietnamese artists win prizes at New Zealand photo competition
Gorgeous Vietnam through domestic photographers’ lens
Gorgeous Vietnam through domestic photographers’ lens

(VOV) -Breathtaking natural and cultural heritage sites of Vietnam are being introduced to the public at the ongoing 100-photo exhibition in the central city of Danang. 

Gorgeous Vietnam through domestic photographers’ lens
Food Week in Hanoi to feature regional cuisine
Food Week in Hanoi to feature regional cuisine

A Food Week showcasing the specialties typical of three regions in Vietnam will open at Vinhomes Riverside, Long Bien district, Hanoi, from November 7-15.

Food Week in Hanoi to feature regional cuisine
Vietnamese jewelry shines in Ninh Thuan
Vietnamese jewelry shines in Ninh Thuan

The Women's Jewelry in the South exhibition has opened at the Southern Women's Museum in the central coastal province of Ninh Thuan.

Vietnamese jewelry shines in Ninh Thuan
Mekong Delta culture to be promoted in Hanoi
Mekong Delta culture to be promoted in Hanoi

The Mekong Delta’s cultural values and tourism potential will be showcased during a programme taking place in Hanoi this month.

Mekong Delta culture to be promoted in Hanoi
Master Chef Nhat puts pizazz in Vietnamese cooking
Master Chef Nhat puts pizazz in Vietnamese cooking

(VOV) - Master Chef Hoang Minh Nhat delighted hundreds of guests who had gathered on October 31 aboard the Harems 2 five-star luxury cruise liner in Da Nang for a Halloween get together with a new recipe for a cocktail appetizer made of bread. 

Master Chef Nhat puts pizazz in Vietnamese cooking
ASEAN Film festival opens in New Zealand
ASEAN Film festival opens in New Zealand

(VOV) -The Embassies of Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand have jointly organized the ASEAN Film Festival 2015 in Wellington, New Zealand to celebrate their culture, land and peoples. 

ASEAN Film festival opens in New Zealand
Photo exhibition on Vietnamese heritage sites opens in Danang
Photo exhibition on Vietnamese heritage sites opens in Danang

As many as 100 photos featuring natural and cultural heritage sites are being showcased at an exhibit that opened on November 2 in the central city of Danang.

Photo exhibition on Vietnamese heritage sites opens in Danang
Thuy Van prepares for Miss International finale
Thuy Van prepares for Miss International finale

(VOV) - It’s come down to the wire as Thuy Van and other contestants of the 2015 Miss International pageant prepare for the November 5 grand finale at the Shinagawa Prince Hotel Hiten Hall in Tokyo.

Thuy Van prepares for Miss International finale
Thuy Van charming in Ao dai at Miss International 2015
Thuy Van charming in Ao dai at Miss International 2015

(VOV) - Pham Hong Thuy Van flaunted Ao dai (national long dress) designed by Huynh Hai Long – the champion of the Vietnam Collection Grand Prix 2009  and Dang The Huy at the ongoing Miss International 2015 in Japan.

Thuy Van charming in Ao dai at Miss International 2015
Vietnam’s ethnic culture highlighted at Hong Kong festival
Vietnam’s ethnic culture highlighted at Hong Kong festival

(VOV) - On November 1, a Vietnamese delegation gave a music and dance performance opening the 2015 Asian Ethnic Cultural Performance in TsimShaTsui of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China. 

Vietnam’s ethnic culture highlighted at Hong Kong festival
Traditional tuong theatre must be preserved
Traditional tuong theatre must be preserved

Vietnam should publish books, video of tuong (classic drama), and host forums, talks, symposiums and shows at schools for students in order to preserve and promote traditional theatre that has existed for thousands of years, said Chua Soo Pong, a researcher of traditional art performance from Singapore and member of International Theatre Institute, in a talk with Vietnamese artists in Danang.

Traditional tuong theatre must be preserved
Cultural exchange fosters ties between Vietnam and India
Cultural exchange fosters ties between Vietnam and India

Artists from Vietnam and India have joined a traditional art performance on October 31 in an Indian city as part of activities planned to mark the 43rd anniversary of two countries’ diplomatic ties.

Cultural exchange fosters ties between Vietnam and India
‘Canh bon’ – food delight of Thai ethnic people
‘Canh bon’ – food delight of Thai ethnic people

(VOV) - Thai ethnic people have long grown the ingredients used to make traditional specialties like ‘canh bon’, a soup made from water-taro.

‘Canh bon’ – food delight of Thai ethnic people
Vietnamese culture celebrated in Prague
Vietnamese culture celebrated in Prague

(VOV) - The Overseas Vietnamese Association in Prague organized a special art performance on October 30 hoping to cultivate a sense of pride, unity and nationality in expatriates residing in the capital city.

Vietnamese culture celebrated in Prague
Vietnam to attend Miss Intercontinental 2015
Vietnam to attend Miss Intercontinental 2015

(VOV) - Vietnam will send a yet to be identified representative to Germany this December to compete in the Miss Intercontinental Beauty Pageant, Vietnam pageant officials have unveiled.

Vietnam to attend Miss Intercontinental 2015
Hanoi to host Asia Fashion Summit 2015
Hanoi to host Asia Fashion Summit 2015

The Asia Fashion Summit 2015 (AFS 2015), and an international exhibition on fashion and materials for the garment industry, are scheduled to take place in Hanoi in the next month.

Hanoi to host Asia Fashion Summit 2015
Khmer people prepare for moon worship festival
Khmer people prepare for moon worship festival

The ethnic Khmer people in the Mekong Delta will celebrate Ooc-om-bok Festival, one of their most important traditional festivals, on November 25-26.

Khmer people prepare for moon worship festival
Phan Dang Di to serve on jury of Stockholm film fest
Phan Dang Di to serve on jury of Stockholm film fest

(VOV) - The organizing board of the 26th edition of the Stockholm International Film Festival set for November 9-17 has extended an invitation to young director Phan Dang Di to serve as a jury member.

Phan Dang Di to serve on jury of Stockholm film fest
Documentary on Vietnamese AO victim named in Oscars’ shortlist
Documentary on Vietnamese AO victim named in Oscars’ shortlist

(VOV) -‘Chau, Beyond the Lines’, a documentary on Vietnamese Agent Orange (AO) victims, directed by Courtney Marsh, has been listed as of top 10 documentary short subject contenders for the 88th Academy Award.

Documentary on Vietnamese AO victim named in Oscars’ shortlist
Vietnam’s culture, tourism potential promoted in Mexico
Vietnam’s culture, tourism potential promoted in Mexico

(VOV) - A forum on Vietnamese culture and tourism potential was held by the Vietnamese embassy in Mexico on October 29. 

Vietnam’s culture, tourism potential promoted in Mexico
Halloween entertains Hanoians
Halloween entertains Hanoians

(VOV) - Halloween, originated from Western countries, has been strongly embraced by people in Vietnam, especially young people, in recent years.

Halloween entertains Hanoians
Hanoi to hold national heritage week
Hanoi to hold national heritage week

The Vietnam Cultural Heritage Week 2015 will be organised at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Son Tay Town's Dong Mo on the outskirts of Hanoi on November 15-23.

Hanoi to hold national heritage week
Vietnamese photos win 5 prizes at World Bank contest
Vietnamese photos win 5 prizes at World Bank contest

Vietnamese photos have won five prizes at a World Bank’s contest that aimed to document how poor people make a living.

Vietnamese photos win 5 prizes at World Bank contest
Bridging the gap between art and business
Bridging the gap between art and business

(VOV) - A true partnership between arts, cultural organizations and the business community will contribute to a thriving national economy and strong cultural sphere say arts and business leaders from the community.

Bridging the gap between art and business
Hanoi to host independent film festival
Hanoi to host independent film festival

Four young Vietnamese filmmakers will screen their documentaries at the fourth mini documentary festival (Mini DocFest) to be held in Hanoi from October 30 to November 2. 

Hanoi to host independent film festival
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