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Ben Tre to hold first int’l symposium on blind Vietnamese poet
Authorities in the Mekong Delta province of Ben Tre will organise an international symposium on blind Vietnamese poet Nguyen Dinh Chieu (1822 – 1888) later this June, the first of its kind, spotlighting a man of culture from the southern region.
Thua Thien-Hue: Hot air balloon festival to thrill tourists this month
A hot air balloon festival, the largest of its kind held in Vietnam so far, will take place in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue from June 25 to 30 coinciding with the local signature Hue Festival this year.
Vietnam to help promote consensus as UN General Assembly Vice President: official
As one of the Vice Presidents of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)’s 77th session, Vietnam can bring into play its role in handling differences among countries and promoting consensus on the UNGA’s decisions, an official has said.
Non-profit sound workshop build capacity for Vietnamese filmmakers, artists
A non-profit sound workshop called “Sonic Ground” was opened in Hanoi on June 6 for ten micro-budget and independent filmmakers, video artists and artists of other mediums from all over Vietnam.
UNESCO officials, foreign diplomats explore Vietnamese lacquer paintings
VOV.VN - More than 20 ambassadors and representatives of various international cultural organisations recent paid a visit to the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum to gain greater insights into the country’s lacquer paintings.
Hanoi photo exhibition showcases Hungarian National Assembly
An exhibition to showcase the beautiful Hungarian Parliament is being held at the Vietnam National Library.
Binh Dinh martial arts seek UNESCO honour
VOV.VN - The south-central province of Binh Dinh has approved a draft plan to complete a dossier of its Traditional Martial Arts and submit it to UNESCO for registration on the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Vietnam calls on Asia to maintain peaceful, stable environment for prosperity
Asia needs to play a greater role in maintaining and fostering a peaceful and stable environment conducive to development and prosperity in the region and beyond, on the shared basis of cooperation, understanding, trust and responsibility, Standing Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh has said.
President Ho Chi Minh’s legacy honored and promoted internationally
VOV.VN - In 1987, UNESCO adopted a Resolution on the celebration of the 100th anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh’s birthday as a national hero and a great man of culture of Vietnam.
Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou visits Ha Long Bay
VOV.VN - Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou on May 17 made a tour of Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO recognized world heritage site, in Quang Ninh province, continuing her official visit to Vietnam from May 15-19.
