Culture - Sports

An exhibition on the writing system from the Republic of Korea (RoK) will open at the Vietnam National Library in Hanoi for the first time from July 15 to August to let people know that the language is being reinterpreted in the modern era.

The Miss Cosmo 2024 in September will draw the participation of beauties from 70 countries and territories worldwide.

The 20th “Hoi An-Japan Cultural Exchange” will take place in the central province of Quang Nam from August 2 to 4 to create an opportunity to popularise and honour traditional cultures, enhance mutual understanding, and affirm the strong relationship that exists between Vietnam and Japan.

(CPV) – The Hoan Kiem district People's Committee has coordinated with artists to carry out the "Communal Stories in the Street" project to awaken many unknown heritages in Hanoi's Old Quarter and bring arts to exhibitions in the district.

Lotus pond owners in the district have been working feverishly to get ready for the festival since the district People’s Committee announced the festival mid last month.

The Truth National Political Publishing House has recently released a book reviewing 50 years of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and France (1973-2023) written by Dr. Vo Minh Hung.

Following the success of previous years, the Toyota Concert 2024 will take place in Hanoi at 8p.m on August 3, 2024 at Ho Guom Opera House in Hanoi to to bring impressive classical music to the public.

Hanoi Days in Dien Bien Program will take place in the northwestern mountainous province of Dien Bien from August 9 to 11 to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the capital's Liberation Day (October 10, 1954-2024).

The Hanoi Tourism Ao Dai Festival 2024 will take place at the Thang Long-Hanoi Heritage Conservation Center in the capital from October 4 to 6 to promote the elegant beauty of the Ao Dai whilst showcasing Hanoi's tourism industry.

A delegation of experts from UNESCO made a field trip to the northern province of Lang Son from July 6 -10 for on-site assessment of the dossier submitted to the organisation to seek the organisation's recognition of Lang Son Geopark as a global one.

(CPV) - The agricultural sector of Dien Bien province has actively implemented the One Commune One Product Program (OCOP) and considers it an important solution in implementing agricultural development, as well as provincial socio-economic development.

Three powerlifters have qualified for Vietnam's Paralympic team, increasing the total number to six.

A golf team of Vietnam will compete at the 2024 Southeast Asian Amateur Team Championship from July 9 to 12 in Singapore, according to the Vietnam Golf Association (VGA).

Vietnam continued to rank first on the second competition day of the 2024 Southeast Asian Rowing, U19 and U23 Championships which is going on in the northern city of Hai Phong, bringing home a total of 13 gold, 16 silver and 9 bronze medals on the day.

The first-ever international youth arts festival is scheduled to take place this August to convey the message of friendship and create a platform for young people of Vietnam and other countries to show their talents.

A Vietnamese delegation joined the recent 19th ASEAN and 9th ASEAN 3 Youth Cultural Forum organized by the ASEAN University Network in Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital city of Brunei.

Diverse activities such as a photo exhibition, a Vietnamese film screening and tourism promotion events in Moscow and St. Petersburg are taking place during the 2024 Vietnamese Culture Days in Russia programme which opened in Moscow on July 2.

The central Quang Nam provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism has co-ordinated with Hoiana Resort & Golf to organize the International Kite Festival 2024 from July 25 to July 28.

On July 4, the Vietnam-Japan Festival opened in the central city of Da Nang to arouse the young generation’s interest in Japan, helping them explore and deepen their understanding about the East Asian country.

On July 2, the 2nd Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF II – 2024 was kicked off in the central coastal city of Da Nang.

Vietnam has joined the 16th Bagnara ethnic culture festival in Bagnara di Romagna commune of Italy's Ravenne province from June 27 – 30. Vietnamese culture and cuisine were introduced at the festival.

A Vietnamese cultural festival entitled “Living in Berlin” will take place at Dong Xuan Trade Center in Berlin, Germany, from July 25 to 28.

The Malaysia-Vietnam Friendship Association is participating in the ongoing IFOOD EXPO 2024 – a large-scale food, beverage, and nutritional supplement fair – from June 28-30 in Malaysia.

Vietnamese rowers on June 28 won two gold, six silver and four bronze medals at the 2024 Southeast Asia Rowing and Canoeing, U19 and U23 Championships being held in the northern city of Hai Phong.

Classical music lovers in Hanoi will be offered a treat as world-renowned artists Katherine Jenkins and Giuseppe Gipali headline the special concert "The First Sounds of Love" on July 10, which coincides with the first anniversary of the Ho Guom Opera House.

The Russian National Orchestra will make performances in a two-day concert at Ho Guom Opera Theatre in Vietnam’s capital Hanoi in mid-October 2024, according to Vietnam Airlines and Thanh Viet production that will play host to the concert.

The inaugural Bonjour Vietnam Festival took place in Paris on June 25-26, aiming to showcase the Vietnamese culture, people and agricultural products to French consumers.

On June 26, Ben Tre provincial People’s Committee coordinated with the Indian Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City to organize a yoga performance in the locality to mark the 10th International Yoga Day entitled “Yoga for Women’s Empowerment”.

Vietnamese Cultural Days in Russia to take place in Moscow and Saint Petersburg from July 1 to 8 to mark the 74th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries.

Vietnam-Republic of Korea (RoK) culture exchange will take place in the central city of Da Nang from August 16 to 18 to promote international ties among the city, diplomatic missions, Korean consular offices in Vietnam, and Korean enterprises.