Last updated: Sunday, September 11, 2011
One mother always makes the Mid-Autumn festival specialties herself – and revels in the experience
“What kind of lantern will your mother buy for you?”
“An electric one, I guess. The candle-lit one could be dangerous. The paper could catch fire. What about...
Last updated: Thursday, April 21, 2011
Angklung, the Indonesian music instrument made of bamboo
A one-week Indonesian cultural festival, kicked off on April 17 at the Ho Chi Minh City Youth Cultural House, drawing large crowds.
Organized, jointly, by the Indonesian Consul-General and the Ho Chi Minh City Friendship Organizations Union, the festival highlighted...
Last updated: Thursday, March 24, 2011
People get crowded at the Seal Opening ritual held last month in the northern province of Nam Dinh
For thousands of years, villages all over Vietnam have held cultural festivals, following the Lunar New Year.
Many of the festivals are not only unique to Vietnam, but they are also...
Last updated: Saturday, September 11, 2010
VnnNews – Phillip Noyce, the director of “The Quiet American” and “Salt”, which stars Angelina Jolie, will be a juror at the Vietnam International Film Festival in Hanoi from October 17-21.
50 famous Vietnamese movies released on DVD
Celebrating Vietnamese film
Video library opens for public
Australian...
Last updated: Sunday, September 5, 2010
Second International Puppetry Festival opens in Hanoi; First ceramic and porcelain festival kicks off; Japan – Vietnam Day in Ho Chi Minh City; Famous Finnish writer’s book introduced in Vietnam
Second International Puppetry Festival opens in Hanoi The second International Puppetry Festival was held at the...
Last updated: Sunday, September 5, 2010
Second International Puppetry Festival opens in Hanoi; First ceramic and porcelain festival kicks off; Japan – Vietnam Day in Ho Chi Minh City; Famous Finnish writer’s book introduced in Vietnam
Second International Puppetry Festival opens in Hanoi The second International Puppetry Festival was held at the...
Last updated: Sunday, August 29, 2010
The Hong Kong-Nha Trang International Yacht Race 2010 and an international yacht festival entitled “Yacht, Sea, Sun” are scheduled to take place in October in Nha Trang and in December in Phan Thiet.
VietNamNet Bridge – The Hong Kong-Nha Trang International Yacht Race 2010 and an international yacht festival entitled...
Last updated: Friday, August 27, 2010
September 3 to be observed as Vietnam Music Day; Vietnam-China friendship contest launched; Vietnamese student’s club in France up and running; 2010 Vietnam Festival in Japan begins next month
September 3 to be observed as Vietnam Music Day The first Vietnam Music Day will be held at the Cultural Friendship Palace in...
Last updated: Monday, August 23, 2010
Vietnam Supermodel 2010 contest launched; Festival held to promote capital’s cultural values; Czech culture to be promoted in Hanoi; HCM City hosts vegetarian festival
Vietnam Supermodel 2010 contest launched The preliminary rounds of the Vietnam Supermodel 2010 contest will be held in HCM City and Hanoi on August...
Last updated: Sunday, August 1, 2010
Nearly 550 traditional Rong houses restored; Int’l contemporary photos exhibited; Folk game and puppet festival held in Kien Giang province; Flower garlands festival marks Hanoi’s millennial anniversary
Nearly 550 traditional Rong houses restored More than VND20 billion has been allocated for restoring nearly 550 traditional...
