Culture - Sports

More than 100 renowned musicians from the Republic of Korea, Singapore, the US and Vietnam are performing at the first International Jazz Festival that opened in Nha Trang city, the south central province of Khanh Hoa on April 27.

The Argentine press on April 26 ran articles highlighting the Victory of April 30, 1975 - the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day of the Vietnamese people.

The two-day Brazil-Vietnam Football Festival 2024 opened in the central city of Da Nang on April 27 evening.

The northern province of Thai Binh always accompanies and creates the best conditions for enterprises, including those from the Netherlands to invest in and run long-term and effective business in the locality, Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Ngo Dong Hai has affirmed.

The second Vietnam Festival in Osaka, Japan opened on April 27 following the success of the first event in 2023 held to mark the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam – Japan diplomatic relations.

A ceremony was held in the northern province of Ninh Binh on April 26 evening to celebrate the 10th anniversary of UNESCO's recognition of Trang An Landscape Complex as a World Cultural and Natural Heritage Site.

The National Documentary and Scientific Film Studio (DSF) will host a documentary film screening programme between May 3-5 to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory (May 7, 1954 - 2024).

A photo exhibition highlighting Vietnam’s victories that changed the course of world history is being held at the pedestrian space around Hoan Kiem Lake downtown Hanoi.

An exhibition on the historical Ho Chi Minh Trail opened at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Hanoi on April 26, as part of activities to mark National Reunification Day (April 30, 1975-2024)) and the 65th anniversary of the legendary route (May 19, 1959-2024).

Visitors will immerse themselves in the space of buying and selling with ethnic people in the market; Enjoy specialties prepared on the spot and unique folk songs, dances, and folk games.

On April 26, Nghe An Provincial People's Committee said that Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung had a working session with provincial leaders and Nghe An Provincial Police to agree on the construction of the President Ho Chi Minh's statue with the theme "Uncle Ho’s visit to his hometown".

As many of 154 works selected from a national art photo contest on Vietnamese seas and islands are on display at an exhibition which opened in Ho Chi Minh city on April 25.

A ceremony launching the Tree Planting Festival "Eternal gratitude to Uncle Ho" 2024 has taken place in Nghia Hung district, the Red river delta province of Nam Dinh.

Hanoi City People’s Committee has just issued a plan to organize Hanoi Tourism Gift Festival 2024 to mark the 70th anniversary of the capital’s liberation (October 10, 1954 - October 10, 2024) and respond to the National Tourism Year - Dien Bien in 2024.

The film screenings will be held at 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. from April 30 to May 7 at the National Cinema Centre to mark major national celebrations. Free tickets will be available at the National Cinema Centre in Hanoi from April 27.

The Cinema Department under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has coordinated with Dien Bien provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism to organize a film week in Dien Bien Phu city from April 24 to 30 in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory (May 7, 1954 - 2024).

More than 300 photos, document and artifacts are on display at an exhibition which opened at the Vietnam Military History Museum in Hanoi to mark the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory (May 7, 1954-2024).

The special art programme highlighting the importance and significance of the Dien Bien Phu Victory took place in Hanoi to mark the 70th anniversary of Dien Bien Phu victory (May 7, 1954-2024).

The second international photography festival 2024 is scheduled to take place in Ho Chi Minh city from November 29 to December 2.

20 booths recalling the characteristics of the ancient Dong Ho painting market are featured at the space which opened at the Dong Ho Folk Painting Conservation Centre in the provincial-level town of Thuan Thanh, in the northern province of Bac Ninh, from April 21 to 23.

Vietnamese film “Story of Pao” by director Ngo Quang Hai will be shown at the ASEAN Film Festival 2024 which opened in London on the night of April 22.

The second banh mi festival will take place in Ho Chi Minh city from May 17 to 19 to promote the Vietnamese cuisine which has grown in popularity among foodies from around the globe.

State-owned museums in Ho Chi Minh city will offer free entry to visitors on the occasion of the 49th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification on April 30.

Diverse fun activities will be held during the Hue Traditional Cuisine Week 2024 from April 27 to May 1 to honour and promote Hue culinary cultural values whilst introducing new tourism products to attract more domestic and international tourists to the former imperial city.

Théo Imart's interesting male voice but as high as a female's voice and the skillful and generous performance of conductor Stefan Plewniak and the artists of the Orchestra of the Royal Opera of Versailles moved nearly 1,000 classical music lovers in Hanoi.

Nearly 150 documents and artifacts highlighting the significance, stature, and value of the Dien Bien Phu Victory will be displayed at an exhibition entitled “Dien Bien Phu – The Immortal Spirit” will open at the Vietnam National Museum of History on April 25.

The Vietnam Exhibition Centre for Culture and Arts is coordinating with Dien Bien provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism to organize an exhibition to introduce up to 300 photos on world heritage, historical relic sites and landscapes across Vietnam.

The exhibition entitled “"I Love Sushi" is taking place from April 12 to May 5, at the Japan Foundation Centre for Cultural Exchange in Hanoi, Vietnam.

A book series titled “Vo Nguyen Giap – The People's General” in 5 foreign languages was introduced in Hanoi on April 20, to mark the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory.

A unique form of folk singing using a combination of spoken singing and music, with a history marked by ups and downs, “Xam” is experiencing a resurgence in many regions across the country, especially in the Red River Delta region, including Hanoi.