Pa Then fire-jumping ceremony becomes national intangible heritage
VOV.VN - “Nhảy lửa”, or fire jumping in English, a ritual of the Pa Then ethnic minority people in the mountainous province of Tuyen Quang, has been listed as part of Vietnam’s ’s intangible heritage for the second time.
Japanese gastronomy introduced at Hau Giang festival
The art of Japanese cooking was nudged closer to locals and visitors to the Mekong Delta province of Hau Giang September 25 as part of activities to mark the 50th founding anniversary of the Vietnam – Japan diplomatic relations.
Local and foreign artists to perform in Jazz & Friends concert
VOV.VN - The Jazz & Friends concert, the fifth of its kind, is scheduled to take place at the Vietnam National Academy of Music (VNAM)'s main hall on October 7, to draw the participation of several local and foreign artists.
Italian consulate holds photography exhibition
The Consulate General of Italy in Ho Chi Minh City organized a photography exhibition titled “Rome Expo 2030: Eternal Evolution” on September 20 to advocate for Rome’s candidacy as the host of World Expo 2030.
Vietnamese photographer honoured at International Photography Awards 2023
Vietnamese photographer Tran Viet Van from Lao Dong (Labour) newspaper was among those winning the Honorable Mentions given out by the 20th International Photography Awards (IPA) 2023 of the US.
Local designer introduces Vietnamese heritage at London Fashion Week
VOV.VN - Designer Ho Tran Da Thao recently presented her latest collection which aims to showcase Vietnamese heritage sites at London Fashion Week spring/summer 2024, with the show leaving a positive impression on fashion lovers worldwide.
Korean star holds fan meeting in Ho Chi Minh City
VOV.VN - Renowned Korean actor Lee Jong Suk took part in a Fan Meeting Tour 2023 “Dear. My with” in Ho Chi Minh City on September 25.
Events spotlight Nguyen Dynasty wood blocks, heritage conservation in digital age
The National Archives Centre IV in the Central Highland province of Lam Dong has organised an exhibition on printing wood blocks under the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945) and a cultural event on heritage conservation in the digital age, gathering the participation of nearly 200 delegates.
Paintings of King Ham Nghi auctioned in France
Nineteen paintings by King Ham Nghi were sold for EUR330,000 (US$352,000) in total in an auction in Paris, France, on September 22.
Highlight tour on Vietnamese fine art to be launched
VOV.VN - The Vietnam National Museum of Fine Arts will launch a "Highlight Tour" from September 29 as part of efforts to introduce Vietnamese lacquer paintings and national treasures displayed at the museum.