RoK’s traditional dances to charm Vietnamese audience
RoK’s traditional dances to charm Vietnamese audience

Vietnamese audiences will be enchanted with several resplendent and lissome dances from the Republic of Korea ’s traditional dance group Yun Myung Hwa Ensemble.

RoK’s traditional dances to charm Vietnamese audience
Saigon Classical to hold Springtime Melodies concert in end-April
Saigon Classical to hold Springtime Melodies concert in end-April

Saigon Classical Music Group will come back with a free-entrance Springtime Melodies concert at 7 pm on April 30 at Edenstar Hotel in HCMC’s District 1.

Saigon Classical to hold Springtime Melodies concert in end-April
‘Vietnam Pieta’ statue an apology from RoK
‘Vietnam Pieta’ statue an apology from RoK

A statue commemorating the massacre of Vietnamese civilians by Korean mercenaries during the American war in Vietnam will be unveiled on April 26 at a press conference hosted by the Korean-Vietnamese Peace Foundation.

‘Vietnam Pieta’ statue an apology from RoK
The King’s Day of the Dutch: Time of orange madness!
The King’s Day of the Dutch: Time of orange madness!

VOV.VN - Koningsday or the King’s Day is the official birthday celebration of the King of Netherlands.

The King’s Day of the Dutch: Time of orange madness!
Frederick Lee brings wild designs to Vietnam Int’l Fashion Week
Frederick Lee brings wild designs to Vietnam Int’l Fashion Week

VOV.VN - Singapore godfather of couture Frederick Lee on April 26 showed the intricate gowns that have made him one of that country’s most coveted designers at Vietnam International Fashion Week 2016.

Frederick Lee brings wild designs to Vietnam Int’l Fashion Week
Vietnamese film takes top honours at Int’l Festival
Vietnamese film takes top honours at Int’l Festival

VOV.VN -The film ‘Hoa vang tren co xanh’ (Yellow Flowers on Green Grass) directed by Victor Vu, won Best Feature Film at the 2016 TIFF Kids International Film Festival, according to numerous media outlets.

Vietnamese film takes top honours at Int’l Festival
Nha Trang: Festival commemorates Goddess Ponagar
Nha Trang: Festival commemorates Goddess Ponagar

The annual Ponagar Festival, the biggest of its kind in the central coastal province of Khanh Hoa, opened in Nha Trang city on April 27 (the 21st day of the third lunar month), drawing a crowd of pilgrims from the surrounding provinces. 

Nha Trang: Festival commemorates Goddess Ponagar
HCM City celebrates Reunification Day
HCM City celebrates Reunification Day

Streets and parks in Ho Chi Minh City will be alive with festivities in celebration of the 41st anniversary of the country’s Reunification Day (April 30) and Labour Day (May 1).

HCM City celebrates Reunification Day
Vietnamese beauties on red carpet at Int’l Fashion Week
Vietnamese beauties on red carpet at Int’l Fashion Week

VOV.VN -A number of Vietnamese beauties and singers showed their body in gorgeous gowns at the last day of Vietnam International Fashion Week 2016 which took place in Ho Chi Minh City on April 26.

Vietnamese beauties on red carpet at Int’l Fashion Week
Hanoi exhibition showcases war memorabilia
Hanoi exhibition showcases war memorabilia

VOV.VN - More than 400 photographs, objects and documents on the Vietnam War are displayed at an exhibition opened in Hanoi on April 26 to mark the 41st anniversary of National Reunification Day (April 30).

Hanoi exhibition showcases war memorabilia
Danish music band to perform at Hue Festival
Danish music band to perform at Hue Festival

 A music band from Denmark will attend the Hue Festival – the largest biennial festival in Vietnam.  

Danish music band to perform at Hue Festival
Photos feature President Ho Chi Minh with NA elections
Photos feature President Ho Chi Minh with NA elections

Close to 200 photographs and materials featuring the late President Ho Chi Minh’s activities in response to the elections of deputies to the National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels, are on display in Hanoi on April 26. 

Photos feature President Ho Chi Minh with NA elections
Celebrities at Vietnam Int’l Fashion Week
Celebrities at Vietnam Int’l Fashion Week

VOV.VN - Celebrities and socialites alike are flocking to Vietnam International Fashion Week 2016 ongoing in Ho Chi Minh City to take notes on the hottest coming trends in the industry. 

Celebrities at Vietnam Int’l Fashion Week
DJ Rana from Seoul is coming to Hanoi
DJ Rana from Seoul is coming to Hanoi

VOV.VN - One of the most sought after DJs in Seoul has announced she is coming to Hanoi on April 30 to perform at a private music event at a local club.

DJ Rana from Seoul is coming to Hanoi
Mai Davika steals the limelight in HCM City
Mai Davika steals the limelight in HCM City

VOV.VN - Thai model and actress Mai Davika Hoorne, best known to Vietnamese audiences for her performance in the mystery movie, Pee Mak, took centre stage at an event on April 24 in Ho Chi Minh City.   

Mai Davika steals the limelight in HCM City
Ornamental plant and pet festival to take place in Hanoi
Ornamental plant and pet festival to take place in Hanoi

The city’s first Ornament Plant and Pet Festival is to take place from April 27 to May 5 in Vinhomes Riverside ecological urban area in the Long Bien District.

Ornamental plant and pet festival to take place in Hanoi
Thailand holds cultural event to mark Ratanakosin era
Thailand holds cultural event to mark Ratanakosin era

The Thai Culture Ministry is presenting a major cultural event, ASEAN Plus Ramayana, as part of the ASEAN Cultural Expo 2016, celebrating the 234th Year of the founding of the Rattanakosin era.

Thailand holds cultural event to mark Ratanakosin era
Thailand holds activity to honor 9 monarchs of Chakri Dynasty
Thailand holds activity to honor 9 monarchs of Chakri Dynasty

The Thai Ministry of Culture has held a ceremony to kick off an activity to pay homage at 9 temples in honor of the 9 kings of the Chakri Dynasty.

Thailand holds activity to honor 9 monarchs of Chakri Dynasty
Monsta Rock battle dance in Hanoi
Monsta Rock battle dance in Hanoi

VOV.VN - A breakdance contest titled ‘Monsta Rock’ took place at the Hanoi Creative City on April 24, attracting many young people and dance lovers in Hanoi. Photos of the event:

Monsta Rock battle dance in Hanoi
Hoang Thuy in fashion dress inspired by conical hat
Hoang Thuy in fashion dress inspired by conical hat

VOV.VN - Winner of Vietnam’s Next Top Model 2011 Hoang Thuy in gold hand-painted dresses in a fashion show of designer Hoang Quyen in HCM City on April 25. Some photos:

Hoang Thuy in fashion dress inspired by conical hat
Museum to display doi moi period objects
Museum to display doi moi period objects

After nearly 30 years and 13 new houses, the enamel washing basin and Russian-made pot Dang Van Chu bought is still well preserved.

Museum to display doi moi period objects
Festival highlights ethnic cultural colours
Festival highlights ethnic cultural colours

A festival featuring ethnic cultural colours will be held from April 30 to May 3 at the Culture Tourism Village of Vietnamese Ethnic Groups in Hanoi, announced the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on April 25.

Festival highlights ethnic cultural colours
International kite festival comes to Ecopark
International kite festival comes to Ecopark

VOV.VN -Kites of all shapes, sizes and colours will fill the skies over Ecopark in Hanoi this coming April 30-May 3, as the first-ever international kite festival of the suburban township takes flight.

International kite festival comes to Ecopark
Songwriter Duc Hung scores hat-trick at Devotion Music Awards
Songwriter Duc Hung scores hat-trick at Devotion Music Awards

Songwriter Mew Amazing Duc Hung scooped up three prizes at the award ceremony of the 11th Devotion Music Awards co-held by the Vietnam News Agency’s daily The Thao & Van Hoa (Sport and Culture) and FLC Group in the central province of Thanh Hoa on April 24.

Songwriter Duc Hung scores hat-trick at Devotion Music Awards
Contest to seek dancers for Compagnie par Terre’s show
Contest to seek dancers for Compagnie par Terre’s show

Young people are encouraged to participate in a contest to find hip-hop dancers for a show staged by the French-based art troupe Compagnie par Terre in Ho Chi Minh City in early May.

Contest to seek dancers for Compagnie par Terre’s show
Myolie Wu receives warm welcome from fans in HCM City
Myolie Wu receives warm welcome from fans in HCM City

VOV.VN -Acclaimed Hong Kong actress and singer Myolie Wu received a very warm welcome from fans upon her arrival on April 24 at the Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City.

Myolie Wu receives warm welcome from fans in HCM City
Vietnamese Cultural Week dazzles Argentina
Vietnamese Cultural Week dazzles Argentina

The Vietnamese Cultural Week wrapped up in Argentina’s Cordoba on province on April 24 with a string of attractive activities, disseminating the beauty of the people, culture and landscape of the Southeast Asian country.

Vietnamese Cultural Week dazzles Argentina
Huyen My makes surprise appearance on television
Huyen My makes surprise appearance on television

VOV.VN - Actress and model Nguyen Tran Huyen My made a surprise appearance on the VTV reality hit series Change Life over the weekend.

Huyen My makes surprise appearance on television
Vietnam Int’l Fashion Week – Second Night
Vietnam Int’l Fashion Week – Second Night

VOV.VN - Joining the evening for the second night of Vietnam International Fashion Week 2016 in Ho Chi Minh City were designers Nina Naustdal from Britain and Klar Lov from Thailand.

Vietnam Int’l Fashion Week – Second Night
Ancient arms museum re-opens in southern Vietnam after 4-year halt
Ancient arms museum re-opens in southern Vietnam after 4-year halt

A museum in southern Vietnam featuring ancient weapons collected from around the world has recently re-opened after a four-year shutdown.

Ancient arms museum re-opens in southern Vietnam after 4-year halt
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