A street carnival with the theme "The Quintessence of Hanoi - Confluence and Shine” is scheduled to be held around Hoan Kiem Lake in the centre of Hanoi on July 29, according to an announcement from the Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports on July 20.

A propaganda Festival of Cao Phong district

(HBO) - Cao Phong district has just organized a propaganda festival in 2018. 13 propaganda teams from 13 communes and towns have brought to the festival 52 performances in three contents: arts, propaganda skits and picture presentations about news and art to attract the audience. Teams participating in the festival have selected many practical and attractive topics such as: studying and following the ideals, ethics and style of Ho Chi Minh President; the sea and islands of the Fatherland; New rural construction; prevention and control of domestic violence; traffic safety, etc.

Tan Lac district holds agitprop festival 2018

(HBO) - Tan Lac district of Hoa Binh province has successfully organized an agitprop competition festival for 2018, drawing more than 400 actors and artisans from 22 troupes from communes and towns across the district.

Lac Son district restores and develops traditional craft villages

HBO – Lac Son district in Hoa Binh province now has two recognised traditional craft villages, namely the Luc brocade weaving village in Yen Nghiep commune (recognised in October 2013) and the Bui rattan and bamboo village in Nhan Nghia commune.

Keeping Muong gong culture in the heart of the city

(HBO) - From the high level of the agreement from the local people, at the end of April 2013, Group 10, Thinh Lang Ward (Hoa Binh city) deducted funds to buy a full set of 12 Muong gongs, which was worth 24 million VND. The Party Secretary, Ms. Bui Thi Dinh, used to be a great gong artist; therefore, she already revised by herself and taught other women how to play the ancient gong songs such as: đi đường (travelling), bông trắng (the white flowers), bông vàng (the yellow flowers), bến rậm (crowded harbor), and sông bờ (the bank river). The Group also invited good artisans in other places to come and teach them more.

Japan’s modern artworks displayed in Ho Chi Minh City

Japan’s contemporary artworks are being introduced to the public in Ho Chi Minh City at the "10 in Ho Chi Minh City” exhibition which opened on July 17.

Vietnamese painting on display at Italy’s Velli Palace

"Melody of Bamboo” by Vietnamese painter Hoang Dinh, awarded with the "Giulio Cesare: Art Emperor” prize by the magazine Art International Contemporary, has been on display at Velli Palace in Rome, Italy.

Restored towers at My Son sanctuary ready to serve visitors

Tower K, a rare building remaining in the complex of temples at My Son Sanctuary in Duy Xuyen district, the central province of Quang Nam, is now ready to welcome visitors after being upgraded with the support of Indian experts.

Circus programme to celebrate War Invalids and Martyrs Day

The Vietnam Circus Federation has coordinated with the Hanoi City Association of Victims of Agent Orange / Dioxin to arrange a special circus programme on the occasion of the 71st anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27).

Co Loa Citadel still seriously encroached: experts

Architects, historians and scientists discussed measures to preserve Co Loa - Hanoi’s oldest citadel - and promote its cultural and historical value at a conference in Hanoi last weekend.

Cai Rang floating market culture festival opens in Can Tho

The third Cai Rang Floating Market Culture and Tourism Festival kicked off in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on July 7.

New book released to pay tribute to Truong Sa martyrs

A new book entitled "Gac Ma - Vong Tron Bat Tu” (Gac Ma - The Immortal Circle) was officially launched by the Van Hoc (Literature) Publishing House and the First News Company, on July 5.

Preserving Gong culture of the Muong ethnic minority group in the heart of the city

(HBO) - There are 80 households in Group 10, Thinh Lang Ward (Hoa Binh City), and over 90% of the population are the Muong ethnic people. Along with living in the center of the city, economic and cultural exchanges, modern cultural flows have greatly influenced traditional cultural activities. In young children, little could speak the local language of the Group, also women do not know how to play gongs, which make the staff and members of the Group anxious and seek direction to restore the identity. However, there was only one set of gongs in the whole ward which was assigned to Group 9 for management and some of them were old and damaged.

Special Toyota Concert marks 45 years of Vietnam-Japan diplomatic ties

The Special Toyota Concert 2018 will take place at the Vietnam National Academy of Music in Hanoi on July 13 as part of activities to mark the 45th anniversary of Vietnam-Japan diplomatic ties.

Books on Vietnam-Laos relations introduced to readers

 A set of books on Vietnam-Laos special relations has been introduced to the public by the Information and Communications Publishing House.

Nearly 400 outstanding artists to be honoured with People’s Artist and Meritorious Artist titles

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has announced a list of 77 submissions for the People’s Artist nominees, and 303 submissions for the Meritorious Artist nominees, to get opinions from the masses.

Fishing festival in Lo Son commune

(HBO) – On sweltering summer days, villagers in Lo Son commune, Tan Lac district are busy building rafts and preparing nets for the local fishing festival.

Hoa Binh: Entertainment areas for children during summer

(HBO) – Children in Hoa Binh city flocked to entertainment areas during summer vacation.

Communal house needs master plan of conservation

A communal house on the western outskirts of Hanoi is in serious need for preservation to protect its history and architecture, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Trinh Thi Thuy has said.

Hoa Binh delegation pays working visit to Kaysone Phomvihane Museum

(HBO) – A delegation of the Hoa Binh provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism has paid a working visit to the Kaysone Phomvihane Museum in Laos to bolster cooperation in professional activities.

Hoa Binh eyes to preserve, promote intangible cultural values of ethnic minority groups

HBO – As of June 2018, the ethnic minority groups in Hoa Binh province owned a total of 786 intangible cultural heritages, according to statistics of the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism. More than ever, the preservation and promotion of heritage values need due attention.

“Vietnam Day” held in Ukraine’s Lviv city

The "Vietnam Day” programme was recently held in Lviv city, the centre of culture and history in western Ukraine, as part of activities of the Vietnamese Cultural Year in Ukraine.

Protection of Hue’s colonial buildings lands in controversy

 Researchers in the former imperial capital city of Hue have voiced their concerns over the new list of 27 prominent ’Indochinese colonial-style’ architectural buildings in the city.

“Vietnam Day” held in Ukraine’s Lviv city

The "Vietnam Day” programme was recently held in Lviv city, the centre of culture and history in western Ukraine, as part of activities of the Vietnamese Cultural Year in Ukraine.

CNN audience responds positively to Hanoi’s sights and culture

The US Cable News Network (CNN) has recently broadcast a special programme titled "Destination Hanoi”, with footage of the Vietnam capital’s sights and culture having received a positive response from many international friends.