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Japanese duo of illusionists to wow audiences in Vietnam

Renowned Japanese duo illusionists Ai and Yuki will return to Vietnam for their magic performance entitled "Ninja Magic Show", which will take place at Hanoi's Central Circus from May 18 to 26.

Korea Tourism Night to be held in Hanoi

A Korea Tourism Night 2024 is scheduled to take place on May 24 at Inter Continental Hanoi Landmark 72 in the Vietnamese capital.

Thua Thien-Hue gives digital spin to royal antiquities

The Hue Monuments Conservation Centre said on May 17 that it has partnered with Phygital Labs to digitalise 10 artifacts of the Nguyen dynasty and bring the first Metaverse virtual gallery into life.

German-Vietnamese writer releases new children’s book

German-Vietnamese writer Isabelle Müller will be taking readers on another fantasy journey in her new picture book that will be published on Children’s Day (June 1)

K-pop star Daesung to hold fan meeting in HCM City in early July

K-pop star Daesung plans to meet with fans in HCM City in July as part of D’s Road Asia Tour, his representatives announced on Thursday.

Ao Dai fashion show promotes Vietnamese culture in Australia

Ao Dai (the traditional Vietnamese long dress) inspired by the landscapes of both Vietnam and Australia are presented at a fashion show which is underway from May 13 to May 17 in New South Wales and Victoria.

Film industry produces box-office hits as well as films with artistic content

“Vietnamese cinema not only has box office victories like Tran Thanh and Ly Hai’s films, but also classics with high artistic content,” Le Thanh Son, a director, has said.

English subtitles may be required for theatre performances

Chair of the Festival and International Cooperation Committee Le Quy Duong from UNESCO’s International Theatre Institute has proposed a rule that calls for all plays performed at theatres in large cities to have subtitles in English.

Vietnamese-American artist develops music for children

Vietnamese-American comic artist Viet Huong, who has 30 years in the industry, challanged herself to write and direct a musical for children in HCM City.

New show for children to begin summer

A new show of circus and musical for children will be staged by Phuong Nam Theater, one of HCM City’s leading private art troupes, this summer.

VNOB to present Tchaikovsky's masterpiece “Swan Lake”

The Vietnam National Opera and Ballet (VNOB) will perform Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's ballet “Swan Lake” at Hanoi Opera House on June 13-16, the VNOB announced at a press conference held on May 15.

Many Vietnamese films suffer losses in home market

A film is considered a success if it earns revenue of tens of billions of dong or higher. However, there are very few such Vietnamese films of that level.

Giant dragon statue in Hue is dismantled

The giant dragon statue located in the middle of Thuy Tien Lake in Thuy Bang commune in Hue City is being dismantled as per the decision of local authorities.

Seven Vietnamese representatives to attend Cannes festival's film market

A total of seven Vietnamese representatives are set to participate in the Marché du film de Cannes, one of the largest film markets in the world which will run during the Cannes Film Festival from May 14 to May 23.

Dong Thap to host lotus festival

The Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap will host its second Lotus Festival from May 16-19 at Van Mieu Park in Cao Lanh City.

Diverse activities to be launched at Nha Trang Sea Tourism Festival

The Nha Trang Sea Tourism Festival 2024 will take place from June 13 to June 16, with the event featuring a wide range of activities, according to details given by the Khanh Hoa Provincial People's Committee.

Korean- Da Lat music festival 2024 to take place in November

A Korean - Da Lat music festival 2024 and a trade promotion space will be held in the resort city of Da Lat, the Central Highland province of Lam Dong in November under a proposal just approved by the province's authorities.

Vietnam’s film industry struggles as domestic films lack audiences

The success of the film ‘Mai’ by Tran Thanh earlier this year was taken as a good omen for Vietnam’s film industry in 2024. However, contrary to predictions, people are not going to cinemas to watch Vietnamese films.

Businesses do not want to pour money into culture villages

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) has been unable to call for investment in the Vietnam National Villages for Ethnic Culture and Tourism (NVECT) in the last 10 years.

World’s famous pianist Boris Giltburg to perform in Vietnam for first time

Renowned classical pianist Boris Giltburg is set to hold two concerts themed “Boris Giltburg - Piano Recital” in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi on May 21 and May 22, respectively, as part the of “SOLO International Concert Series”.