VOV.VN - The Department of Fine Arts, Photography and Exhibition under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism launched the ASEAN graphic arts competition and exhibition 2024 in Hanoi on May 31.

VOV.VN - Lotus tea is widely viewed as being one of the best Vietnamese teas and can be considered as a unique gift from Hanoi, with experiencing the traditional lotus tea making art in Tay Ho district being a popular suggestion for travelers during their trip to the capital.

The Vietnamese Cultural and Art Association in the Czech Republic held its fourth congress on May 25, during which it resolved to improve the quality of its art performance programmes during the 2024-2028 period, helping popularise the image of the home country to the international community.

An art programme will be held at the Hanoi Opera House in August together with social welfare activities in the northern province of Dien Bien in celebration of the Vu Lan festival – a Buddhist tradition and a cultural activity aimed at honouring and showing gratitude to parents and ancestors.

The Consulate General of Vietnam in Hong Kong (China) has brought many cultural and artistic products to an international art exhibition which is being held at Hong Kong’s exhibition centre AsiaWorld-Expo from May 16-19.

VOV.VN - The seventh young fine arts festival was launched on May 13 in Hanoi, opening to all Vietnamese citizens aged between 18 and 35 based both in and outside of the country.

The UOB Painting of the Year, the longest-running annual art competition in Singapore and one of the most recognised in Southeast Asia, launched its second edition for the artist community in Vietnam on May 7.

Cherfaoui Tayeb, Chairman of the Algeria-Vietnam Friendship Association (AVFA) and a military veteran, has hailed Vietnam as a revolutionary example, with the Dien Bien Phu Victory as a crucial military art and a source of inspirations for national liberation movements in Africa.

VOV.VN - An art scheme was held in the northern mountainous province of Son La on the evening of May 3 as part of celebrations ahead of the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory (May 7, 1954-2024).

Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Dang Minh Khoi on May 2 hosted a reception for Chairman of the Association of Russian Diplomats Igor Khalevinsky, and writer-poet Svetlana Savitskaya.