The programme titled ‘Colours of Japan – Experience of green tourism’ will be aired at 3:20pm every Friday on VTV3, of Vietnam Television (VTV), from November 23.

Vietnamese novel about war wins Asia Literature Award 2018

Noi Buon Chien Tranh (The Sorrow of War), the well-known novel by Bao Ninh, has once again received a regional literary award in the Republic of Korea.

Soc Trang: Ooc Om Bok festival offers cultural activities

Ooc Om Bok Festival, also called the Festival of Worshiping the Moon, will take place in the Mekong Delta province of Soc Trang from November 16-22, with various activities to celebrate the traditional Khmer festival.

Vietnam’s culture introduced to ASEAN community in Ankara

Vietnam’s cultural identities were introduced at the 2018 ASEAN Family Day, which was held in Ankara, Turkey, on November 10.

Hoa Binh steps up preparations for ASEAN photo-documentary exhibition

(HBO) – Hoa Binh province’s organising board of the ASEAN photo and documentary exhibition met to discuss preparations for the event, which will take place in Hoa Binh province from November 23-25. The exhibition will feature land, people, environmental protection, climate change and ethnic groups in ASEAN. Nguyen Van Chuong, Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee, head of the board, presided over the meeting.

Vietnamese film wins international prize

The film "Dao cua dan ngu cu” (or ‘The Way Station’) by director Hong Anh was honored on November 11, with the Efebo D’Oro Miglior film tratto da un libro (Best film based on a book) at the International Efebo d'Oro (Golden Efebo) Award’ award ceremony.

Famous Vietnamese painters’ works showcased in London

Several art works by renowned Vietnamese painters Nguyen Tu Nghiem and Bui Xuan Phai are being showcased in London, the United Kingdom, from November 5-9.

German Festival kicks off in Hanoi

The Deutschland-Fest 2018: German Experiences in Hanoi kicked off on November 2 night around the Ly Thai To Statue next to Hoan Kiem Lake, with the attendance of German Ambassador to Vietnam Christian Berger and Hanoi People’s Committee Chairman Nguyen Duc Chung.

Traditional Vietnamese products introduced in France

Vietnamese handicrafts, herbal tea and dried fruit are being introduced at the ongoing Grenoble International Fair in Grenoble city, France’s Isere province.

A pilgrimage to Tac Duc pagoda

(HBO) - On a sunny Autumn day, we made out way to Tac Duc pagoda which has been popular for years. Over 5km from the centre of Lac Thinh commune, Yen Thuy district, Tac Duc pagoda sits on the foot of Kha mountain. With three compartments and a tiled roof, the pagoda is surrounded by high hills and mountains. In particular, in front of the pagoda is an ancient apple tree aging hundreds of years. Next to it is an altar dedicated to the Goddess Mother while a cool stream behind runs down from the mountain all year round.

Toyota Classics 2018 to take place in HCM City this month

The Toyota Classics 2018 event themed "Music that Moves Lives” is scheduled to take place at the Municipal Theatre of Ho Chi Minh City on November 17, heard a press conference in the city on November 1.

Week to highlight great national unity, Vietnam’s cultural heritage

A week themed "Great National Unity - Vietnam’s Cultural Heritage 2018” will take place at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism, in Hanoi, from November 18 to 23.

Saigon guitar festival to feature local, international soloists

Dozens of international and local string soloists will give four concerts during the annual Saigon International Guitar Festival in Ho Chi Minh City from October 31 to November 4.

5th Hanoi International Film Festival kicks off

The 5th Hanoi International Film Festival (HANIFF), themed "Cinema – Integration and Sustainable Development”, opened at the Cultural Friendship Palace on October 27.

Tra Vinh: Exchange programme tightens Vietnam-Japan friendship

The People’s Committee of the southern province of Tra Vinh on October 25 organised a cultural exchange programme to tighten the friendship between Vietnam and Japan.

Exhibition spotlights Vietnam through artistic photos

A photo exhibition will feature 245 artworks about Vietnam in Ha Long City, the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh from October 30 to November 8.

Mai Chau women with "flowering sections"

(HBO) - Recently, the movement of turning waste collection areas and weed paths into "flowering sections" have been actively implemented by the Women's Union of Mai Chau district.

35 Vietnamese movies to be introduced at 5th Hanoi int''l film festival

The Vietnam Cinema Department has released a list of 35 contemporary Vietnamese films to be presented at the upcoming 5th Hanoi International Film Festival (HANIFF V), with 21 feature movies and 14 short films.

Ninh Binh hosts Ahlan International Belly Dance Festival

Performances by famous Vietnamese and international belly dancers are on show at the Ahlan International Belly Dance Festival held on October 19-23 in the northern province of Ninh Binh.

Third art festival for outstanding grassroots-level art troupes opens in Hoa Binh

(HBO) – The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Hoa Binh recently held the 2018 art festival for the province’s outstanding grassroots-level art troupes, in Lac Thuy district.

15 years of Russian science, culture centre marked

A ceremony marking the 15th anniversary of the Russian Centre of Science and Culture in Vietnam took place in Hanoi on October 17.

Painting exhibition “Russian Landscape” kicks off

An exhibition themed "Russian Landscape” opened at the Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum in Hanoi on October 10, as part of activities to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Russian Centre of Science and Culture in Hanoi.

Lac Son district preserves ethnic cultural identity

(HBO) - Lac Son is one of the four largest Muong ethnic minority districts in the province. The Muong ethnic population accounts for over 90% of the district population. Lac Son people are always aware of preserving and developing their ethnic cultural identity. Over the years, each stilt house has been preserved, Muong gongs and Muong Mo rhythm have been preserved. On holidays, from old to young women are dressed in traditional costumes.

Luong Son district mobilizes resources to build cultural facilities

(HBO) – On these days, the construction of the cultural and sports center of Tan Vinh Commune (Luong Son) is in the finishing stage. The cultural house with capacity of 150 seats has been built. The entrance and the floating stage are under construction.

Hoa Binh wins silver medal at regional artistic photo festival

(HBO) – Nguyen Xuan Thanh, a photographer from Hoa Binh province, has won a silver medal at the 18th artistic photo festival for the northern mountainous region held in Yen Bai earlier this month.