Le Hang sparkles in HCM fashion show
Le Hang sparkles in HCM fashion show

VOV.VN - The first runner-up of Miss Universe Vietnam 2015 Le Hang introduced a new fashion collection designed by Luong Minh Son in Ho Chi Minh City on November 14.

Le Hang sparkles in HCM fashion show
Nghinh Ong Festival – Unique cultural identity in Kien Giang
Nghinh Ong Festival – Unique cultural identity in Kien Giang

The Nghinh Ong (whale worshipping) Festival opened in Lai Son commune, Kien Hai district, the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang on November 14 as part of the “National Tourism Year 2016 - Phu Quoc - Mekong Delta”. 

Nghinh Ong Festival – Unique cultural identity in Kien Giang
Thai Nguyen to host culture week, prep underway
Thai Nguyen to host culture week, prep underway

VOV.VN - It has been unveiled that a Malaysia, Indonesia and Vietnam Culture Week will transpire December 6-11 at the Museum of the Cultures of Vietnam Ethnic Groups in Thai Nguyen City. 

Thai Nguyen to host culture week, prep underway
Project Runway winners show off designs at VIFW
Project Runway winners show off designs at VIFW

VOV.VN -The winners of the reality television series Project Runway– Hoang Minh Ha, Ly Giam Tien, and Nguyen Tien Truyen –  are showing off their designs at Vietnam International Week 2016 (VIFW). 

Project Runway winners show off designs at VIFW
Israeli conductor to come back for concert on November 19
Israeli conductor to come back for concert on November 19

VOV.VN -Israeli conductor Shalev Ad-El will return to Hanoi for a concert on November 19 to mark the 60th anniversary of the Vietnam National Academy of Music.

Israeli conductor to come back for concert on November 19
Italian Food Festival to bring authentic fare to Hanoi
Italian Food Festival to bring authentic fare to Hanoi

At the Italian Food Festival 2016, foodies and wine lovers will have an opportunity to experience Italian delicacies crafted by Italian chefs.

Italian Food Festival to bring authentic fare to Hanoi
Contemporary Vietnamese art on show in Hanoi
Contemporary Vietnamese art on show in Hanoi

Vietnamese contemporary artworks by 19 artists are being showcased at an exhibition in Hanoi from November 14. 

Contemporary Vietnamese art on show in Hanoi
Khmer celebrate Ok Om Bok festival
Khmer celebrate Ok Om Bok festival

Ok Om Bok Festival, also called the Festival of Worshipping the Moon, took place in the Ao Ba Om (Ba Om Pond) relic site in the southern province of Tra Vinh. 

Khmer celebrate Ok Om Bok festival
Thao jets off to Philippines for Miss Asia Pacific International 2016
Thao jets off to Philippines for Miss Asia Pacific International 2016

VOV.VN - Vietnamese representative Hoang Thu Thao departed for Miss Asia Pacific International 2016 pageant in the Philippines on November 14.

Thao jets off to Philippines for Miss Asia Pacific International 2016
Exhibition honours icons of Vietnamese sculpture
Exhibition honours icons of Vietnamese sculpture

An ongoing exhibition of sculptural and architectural works across the city kicked off with an awards ceremony at the Hanoi Museum last week.

Exhibition honours icons of Vietnamese sculpture
Dieu Ngoc radiant, confident on eve of Miss World
Dieu Ngoc radiant, confident on eve of Miss World

VOV.VN - Having received the go-ahead from the Department of Performing Arts to represent Vietnam in Washington D.C. at Miss World 2016, Dieu Ngoc says she is prepared and confident.

Dieu Ngoc radiant, confident on eve of Miss World
Chi Pu invited to attend Asia Artist Awards in RoK
Chi Pu invited to attend Asia Artist Awards in RoK

VOV.VN - Actress Chi Pu has been invited to attend Asia Artist Awards on November 16 at Grand Peace Hall in Seoul, the Republic of Korea.

Chi Pu invited to attend Asia Artist Awards in RoK
Cambodia holds traditional boat race
Cambodia holds traditional boat race

Cambodia’s traditional boat race opened in Tonle Sap River in Phnom Penh on November 13 in the presence of King Norodom Sihamoni, National Assembly President Heng Samrin, Senate President Sai Chhum and Prime Minister Hun Sen. 

Cambodia holds traditional boat race
Hanoi looks toward new street for book
Hanoi looks toward new street for book

Hanoi’s authorities have approved a plan to set up a fixed book street on December 19 street, which links Hai Ba Trung and Ly Thuong Kiet streets in downtown Hanoi.

Hanoi looks toward new street for book
Traditional games held in Hanoi’s pedestrian streets
Traditional games held in Hanoi’s pedestrian streets

VOV.VN - The newly opened pedestrian streets in Hanoi are attracting more citizens every weekend.

Traditional games held in Hanoi’s pedestrian streets
Catching a husband and other marriage customs of the K’ho
Catching a husband and other marriage customs of the K’ho

VOV.VN - The K’ho are matriarchal and their take the active role in marriage. Although many of their customs and habits have changed towards modern society, they have maintained one age-old custom: “catching a husband.” 

Catching a husband and other marriage customs of the K’ho
Toyota Classics 2016 held in HCM City
Toyota Classics 2016 held in HCM City

The 19th Toyota Classics themed “Opera with a Twist” took place at the Municipal Theatre of Ho Chi Minh City on November 11.

Toyota Classics 2016 held in HCM City
Ngoc Duyen graceful at HCM City event
Ngoc Duyen graceful at HCM City event

VOV.VN -Miss Global Beauty Queen 2016 Ngoc Duyen looked graceful in a four-panel traditional dress (ao tu than) at a press conference for the Duyen Dang Vietnam (Charming Vietnam) gala held November 11 in Ho Chi Minh City.

Ngoc Duyen graceful at HCM City event
Papoose of the K’ho
Papoose of the K’ho

VOV.VN - The papoose is an indispensable item in the daily life of the K’ho and ethnic groups in the central highlands. 

Papoose of the K’ho
Ca tru festival for Hanoi young singers opens
Ca tru festival for Hanoi young singers opens

A total 97 artists aged between six and 29 from Ca Tru (ceremonial singing) clubs in Hanoi are joining together in the Hanoi Ca Tru Festival 2016 for young singers, which kicked off in the capital on November 11. 

Ca tru festival for Hanoi young singers opens
Danish Film Week set to begin in Hanoi and HCM City
Danish Film Week set to begin in Hanoi and HCM City

VOV.VN - Danish Film Week will take place November 19-27 in both Hanoi (at the National Cinema Centre on 87 Lang Ha Street) and Ho Chi Minh City (at Cinebox on 212 Ly Chinh Thang Street).

Danish Film Week set to begin in Hanoi and HCM City
Exhibition features Japanese pottery
Exhibition features Japanese pottery

 A travelling exhibition featuring Japanese pottery will be held at the Vietnam National Museum of Fine Arts in Hanoi from November 18. 

Exhibition features Japanese pottery
Bich Ngoc sparkles in Miss Graceful 2016 crown
Bich Ngoc sparkles in Miss Graceful 2016 crown

VOV.VN - Nguyen Bich Ngoc, 20, adorned with a smile and sparkling crown, is enjoying her time as the newly crowned Miss Graceful 2016.

Bich Ngoc sparkles in Miss Graceful 2016 crown
Sheraton Hanoi launches month-long Canadian food fest
Sheraton Hanoi launches month-long Canadian food fest

VOV.VN - Each year in Hanoi, a Canadian Food Festival makes a big splash and is enjoyed by food connoisseurs from around the globe. 

Sheraton Hanoi launches month-long Canadian food fest
Exhibition of Vietnamese painter begins in Japan
Exhibition of Vietnamese painter begins in Japan

An exhibition of Vietnamese painter Pham Luan’s works opened in Tokyo, Japan on November 10. 

Exhibition of Vietnamese painter begins in Japan
Miss Universe Vietnam 2017 to take place in Nha Trang
Miss Universe Vietnam 2017 to take place in Nha Trang

VOV.VN -The Unicorp has been licensed by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism to organise the 2017 Miss Universe Vietnam in Diamond Bay City, Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa province.

Miss Universe Vietnam 2017 to take place in Nha Trang
Russian theatre to stage classical ballets with VN kids
Russian theatre to stage classical ballets with VN kids

Twenty Vietnamese kid dancers beat hundreds of other junior competitors across the country to perform together with Russian professional ballet dancers in The Nutcracker.

Russian theatre to stage classical ballets with VN kids
Tsuyoshi Yamamoto Trio –  Live in Hanoi
Tsuyoshi Yamamoto Trio – Live in Hanoi

VOV.VN - On December 10, Japanese jazz pianist and composer Tsuyoshi Yamamoto will take the stage at 8:00 p.m. at the Hanoi Opera House alongside Hiroshi Kagawa on bass and Toshio Osumi on drums. 

Tsuyoshi Yamamoto Trio –  Live in Hanoi
Korean Culture Centre launches fine art competition
Korean Culture Centre launches fine art competition

VOV.VN - The Korean Cultural Centre in Vietnam has announced the launch of a fine art competition for serious and aspirational artists.  

Korean Culture Centre launches fine art competition
Various events celebrate Ok Om Bok Festival
Various events celebrate Ok Om Bok Festival

Several events were held to celebrate the Khmer ethnic people’s Ok Om Bok (moon worshipping) festival in southern Soc Trang province. 

Various events celebrate Ok Om Bok Festival
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