Thai traditional puppet show at Hanoi Opera House
Thai traditional puppet show at Hanoi Opera House

A Thai traditional puppet show will be performed at the Hanoi Opera House on June 18 as one of the activities celebrating 45 years of ties between Vietnam and Thailand.

Thai traditional puppet show at Hanoi Opera House
Russian artist inspired by Vietnam
Russian artist inspired by Vietnam

An art exhibition titled Cam hung Vietnam (Inspiring Vietnam) by young Russian painter Sasha Fishler is on display at LIVINCollective in the south central province of Khanh Hoa’s Nha Trang City.

Russian artist inspired by Vietnam
Charming Ao Dai collection of Le Thanh Phuong
Charming Ao Dai collection of Le Thanh Phuong

VOV.VN - Vietnamese fashion designer Le Thanh Phuong has released his latest Ao Dai (Vietnamese traditional dress) collection which is inspired by Saigon women’s fashion in the 1960s and 70s.

Charming Ao Dai collection of Le Thanh Phuong
Yale Alumi Chorus to perform in Hanoi
Yale Alumi Chorus to perform in Hanoi

VOV.VN - The Yale Alumi Chorus (YAC) will give performances at Hanoi Opera House on June 21 to promote cultural exchange between Vietnam and the US. 

Yale Alumi Chorus to perform in Hanoi
Seminar seeks to conserve folk art forms in south-west
Seminar seeks to conserve folk art forms in south-west

Ways to preserve and promote the traditional art genres of ethnic groups in the South western region was the focus of a seminar in Tra Vinh province on June 16.

Seminar seeks to conserve folk art forms in south-west
Contemporary tunes in Hanoi New Music Ensemble concert
Contemporary tunes in Hanoi New Music Ensemble concert

The Goethe Institute and the Hanoi New Music Ensemble (HNME) will present a contemporary music programme on June 18-19.

Contemporary tunes in Hanoi New Music Ensemble concert
Ngoc Trinh standing out at fashion show for long-legged beauties
Ngoc Trinh standing out at fashion show for long-legged beauties

VOV.VN - Vietnamese fashion model Ngoc Trinh looked gorgeous at “Dem hoi chan dai” (The long-legged bash) fashion show held on June 15 in Ho Chi Minh City.

Ngoc Trinh standing out at fashion show for long-legged beauties
Kim Nguyen crowned Mrs Asia International
Kim Nguyen crowned Mrs Asia International

VOV.VN - Kim Nguyen was crowned Mrs Asia International on June 11 at the grand finale of the sixth edition of the pageant held this year at the grand ballroom of E-city Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Kim Nguyen crowned Mrs Asia International
SEA Pride 2016 – music festival for LGBT
SEA Pride 2016 – music festival for LGBT

VOV.VN - The SEA Pride 2016 ASEAN music festival is set to take place in Hanoi on June 25 with a wide range of activities for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender (LGBT) community.

SEA Pride 2016 – music festival for LGBT
Hanoink Fes to open in Hanoi
Hanoink Fes to open in Hanoi

VOV.VN - This is the first time Hanoi International Tattoo Convention (Hanoink Fes) 2016 will take at Quan Ngua Stadium in Hanoi on June 23-24.

Hanoink Fes to open in Hanoi
Hanoi 9th grader wows Danes
Hanoi 9th grader wows Danes

An essay entitled Denmark-Where Happiness Rests, written by 9th grade student Pham Tam Dan from Nguyen Sieu High School, has won the grand prize in the Denmark in Your Eyes creative writing contest.

Hanoi 9th grader wows Danes
Pondering life through the rhythms of Xam Singing
Pondering life through the rhythms of Xam Singing

VOV.VN - A performance of Xam singing, a form of unique traditional folk music, took place recently at the Hao Nam communal house in Hanoi. 

Pondering life through the rhythms of Xam Singing
Salangane Nest Festival returns to Khanh Hoa
Salangane Nest Festival returns to Khanh Hoa

The 2016 Salangane Nest Festival took place on Hon Noi Island, which lies about 20 kilometres from Nha Trang city in central Khanh Hoa province, on June 14 or Lunar May 10. 

Salangane Nest Festival returns to Khanh Hoa
Independence Day: Resurgence teaser trailer
Independence Day: Resurgence teaser trailer

VOV.VN -Jeff Goldblum has posted a cryptic Independence Day: Resurgence teaser trailer via his Facebook account, teasing fans about the sequel to the 1996 film Independence Day and saying ‘xin chao’ to all Vietnamese fans.

Independence Day: Resurgence teaser trailer
Pham Huong begins taping ‘The Face’ episode two
Pham Huong begins taping ‘The Face’ episode two

VOV.VN - Pham Huong and a large group of celebrities recently began filming the second episode of the reality television show The Face.

Pham Huong begins taping ‘The Face’ episode two
Miss Vietnam 2016: Top 18 contestants revealed
Miss Vietnam 2016: Top 18 contestants revealed

VOV.VN - The top 18 contestants from the Southern Region of the Miss Vietnam 2016 have been revealed! The judges have narrowed down the competition, cut the other top 12 challengers and sent them home.

Miss Vietnam 2016: Top 18 contestants revealed
Trang Khieu signs contract with Italian modelling agency
Trang Khieu signs contract with Italian modelling agency

VOV.VN - Young and beautiful model Trang Khieu, has unveiled she is taking her modelling endeavours to the next level, reports the Dantri Online Newspaper. 

Trang Khieu signs contract with Italian modelling agency
Vietnamese photographer wins top prize at Greek photo contest
Vietnamese photographer wins top prize at Greek photo contest

The photo “The bedroom of General Huy” earned Lao dong (Labour) newspaper photojournalist Tran Viet Van a first prize at the Greek Photometria Awards 2016 themed “Home”.

Vietnamese photographer wins top prize at Greek photo contest
Cities to celebrate International Yoga Day
Cities to celebrate International Yoga Day

Up to 10,000 people will join International Yoga Day festivities in big cities in Vietnam this June 18 to July 2.

Cities to celebrate International Yoga Day
1930 HCMC bank building to be named national relic
1930 HCMC bank building to be named national relic

A branch of the State Bank of Vietnam in Ho Chi Minh City, built some 85 years ago, will be recognised as a national relic under a proposal submitted to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism’s Department of Cultural Heritage by the municipal Department of Culture and Sports.

1930 HCMC bank building to be named national relic
Thu Thao highlights Miss Vietnam 2016
Thu Thao highlights Miss Vietnam 2016

VOV.VN - In the capacity of a judge, the always charming Dang Thu Thao was one of the highlights at the final round on June 12 of the 2016 Miss Vietnam beauty contest in Ho Chi Minh City.

Thu Thao highlights Miss Vietnam 2016
Various agencies hold events to pay tribute to HM the King
Various agencies hold events to pay tribute to HM the King

A variety of activities have been held by several agencies on the auspicious occasion of the 70th anniversary of His Majesty the King’s accession to the throne.

Various agencies hold events to pay tribute to HM the King
Govt thanks Thais for partaking in ceremonies to honor King and Queen
Govt thanks Thais for partaking in ceremonies to honor King and Queen

Minister to the Prime Minister’s Office ML Panadda Diskul has expressed thanks to all people who this morning took part in religious ceremonies in honor of their Majesties the King and Queen. 

Govt thanks Thais for partaking in ceremonies to honor King and Queen
British monarch gives salutations to Thai King on anniversary of accession
British monarch gives salutations to Thai King on anniversary of accession

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom has issued a royal message to mark the 70th anniversary of the accession of His Majesty the King of Thailand.

British monarch gives salutations to Thai King on anniversary of accession
18 Miss Vietnam 2016 finalists
18 Miss Vietnam 2016 finalists

VOV.VN - On June 12, the panel of judges- historian Duong Trung Quoc, Miss Vietnam 2014 Dang Thu Thao, People’s Artist Ha The Dung and photographer Pham Hoa Nam- selected top 18 excellent contestants from the southern region for the Miss Vietnam 2016 finale.

18 Miss Vietnam 2016 finalists
Four Indian movie stars to tour Vietnam
Four Indian movie stars to tour Vietnam

VOV.VN - Four actors and actresses in the Indian soap opera Balika Vadhu (Child Bride) – inspector Shiv, groom Jagdish, nurse Ganga and Saanchi are due to visit Vietnam and join numerous activities in July, according to a film publishing company in Vietnam.

Four Indian movie stars to tour Vietnam
Reformed drama gets new HCM City venue
Reformed drama gets new HCM City venue

A cai luong (reformed opera) show by artists from Tran Huu Trang Cai Luong Theatre will be organised twice a month at a hotel in downtown Ho Chi Minh City.

Reformed drama gets new HCM City venue
Ballet classes for adult
Ballet classes for adult

VOV.VN - Many people think that ballet students must begin training at an early age, or else, their dream of performing ballet on stage will never come true. 

Ballet classes for adult
Vietnamese cultural show goes live on Egypt’s television
Vietnamese cultural show goes live on Egypt’s television

An art performance by overseas Vietnamese people in Egypt was broadcast live on the cultural channel of the local State-run Nile TV on June 11. 

Vietnamese cultural show goes live on Egypt’s television
“Red Leaf” opera, a harmonious fusion of classical and national music
“Red Leaf” opera, a harmonious fusion of classical and national music

VOV.VN -“Red Leaf” (La do) is an emotional opera filled with a love for life and the revolutionary spirit, many spectators say.

“Red Leaf” opera, a harmonious fusion of classical and national music
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