Culture - Sports

The Ho Chi Minh Museum in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue on November 23 organized a ceremony to receive artifacts donated by organizations and individuals.

The Museum of Cham Sculpture of Da Nang has been recognised as a historical relic site of the city, as it opens the Cham Culture showroom creating diversified exhibits and arts space for tourism attraction.

A first-ever grand music and light festival in the central province of Quang Binh is set to take place from December 23 to 31, welcoming the New Year 2024.

The first Korea Game Week 2023 took place in the central city of Da Nang from November 24-25, introducing the latest gaming technologies from the Republic of Korea (RoK) and its culture to people in the central region.

The opening ceremony of the Ho Chi Minh Cultural Space took place at the National Historical - Cultural Relic of Le Van Duyet Mausoleum on November 23 in celebration of the 18th Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day (November 23, 2005-2023).

Members from foreign representative agencies in Ho Chi Minh City attended a 'pho' (noodle soup) cooking class under the guidance of chefs from the Saigon Professional Chefs Association (SPC) on November 23.

The 7th World Vovinam Championship kicked off in Ho Chi Minh City on November 24, with the participation of more than 650 athletes from 35 countries and territories worldwide.

(CPV) - From December 4th to 5th, the four member embassies of the Pacific Alliance (PA) accredited in Hanoi, including Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru, will co-organize the IV Edition of the Pacific Alliance Film Series in Vietnam, which will take place at the National Film Center.

Cherry blossom festival to take place in Dien Bien province in mid-Janauary 2024 in the northwestern province of Dien Bien in mid-January 2024 as part of events held in celebration of 50 years of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Japan (1973- 2023).

A friendship street for Vietnam-Korea festival will take place at Tran Van Lai street , Nam Tu Liem district, Hanoi from December 2 to 3 as part of the 30th anniversary of Vietnam-Republic of Korea (RoK) diplomatic ties.

On November 22, in the central province of Thua Thien – Hue, the Hue Monument Conservation Centre and the National Gugak Centre of the Republic of Korea (RoK) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost cooperation in cultural exchange as well as preserve and develop Asian imperial music and dance.

Da Lat city in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong expects to welcome some 190,000 visitors, including 8,000 foreigners, during the upcoming Vietnam Film Festival in the locality.

More than 200 antiques, including stone artifacts from the Late Neolithic Era, are on display Hai Phong Museum in the northern port city of Hai Phong from November 21 as part of activities to mark the 78th anniversary of Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day (November 23, 1945 – 2023).

As many of 160 works by 67 amateur and professional photographers, journalists, and researchers from across Vietnam are on display at an exhibition on colours of 54 Vietnamese ethnic communities held at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Hanoi from November 22 to 26.

As many as 113 exhibitors from 19 countries worldwide are showcasing products at the International Food & Hotel Hanoi 2023, which opened in Hanoi on November 21.

On November 20 evening, hundreds of spectators converged on Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City to welcome their legendary boy band Westlife returning to Vietnam for two performances in the city on November 21 and 22.

An art show “Vietnamese Cultural Night” has taken place in Paris as one of the activities to wrap up the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Vietnam-France diplomatic relations and the 10th anniversary of the establishment of their strategic partnership.

K-pop group TEMPEST will perform at the HOZO Super Fest 2023 at Nguyen Hue and Le Loi Pedestrian Streets on December 22-24.

Diverse activities are taking place in the Old Quarter in Hanoi to mark the Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day which falls on November 23.

An exhibition featuring documents selected from the collection of the Nguyen Dynasty's Imperial Archives - World Documentary Heritage is taking place in Hanoi as part of activities in celebration of the Vietnam Culture Heritage Day (November 23).

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, in collaboration with Vietnam's permanent delegation to UNESCO in France, organised an art performance programme at the Vietnamese Cultural Centre in Paris on November 17.

The Nguyen Dynasty's golden imperial seal of “Hoang de chi bao” (Treasure of the Emperor) was handed over to Vietnam at a ceremony held at the Vietnamese Embassy in France on November 16, said the Department of Cultural Heritage under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST).

Vietnam considers culture a driving force of socio-economic development, placing culture on par with economy and politics, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung said on November 16 when meeting with UNESCO General Director Audrey Azoulay in Paris.

An exhibition on Vietnam-Italy solidarity, and the beauty of the land and people of Vietnam is taking place from November 13-18 within the framework of the Vietnam-Italy Year 2023 in Genoa.

Legendary jazz musician Kenny G, during his upcoming tour in Vietnam, will donate a saxophone that he cherishes for auction to raise funds for people with difficult circumstances, especially children, in the country.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Italy has coordinated with the Administration of Rimini city, Italy - Vietnam Foundation, Fulgor Cinema, Fellini Film Library and Museum, Rotary Clubs in Romagna, Rimini, Rimini Riviera and Cervia Cesenatico to organize film screening to promote Italy-Vietnam cultural cooperation.

Vietnam joined representatives from 22 other Asian countries and territories in a culture exchange highlighting the cultural diversity of Asia at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (China) on November 12.

A total of six Vietnamese movies will be introduced to international audiences at the ninth edition of the Asian world film festival (AWFF) which is currently underway in Los Angeles, California, the US.

The Vietnam-Laos Friendship Festival was held in Hue city in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue on November 11.

The Hokkaido Festival in Ha Long entitled "“Quang Ninh- Hokkaido: Rich Cultural Integration”will take place in the northern province of Quang Ninh, home to UNESCO-recognised Ha Long Bay, from November 17-19 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam - Japan diplomatic relations.