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“Hanoi’s Ancient Quarter Comes Alive: An Immersive Cultural Experience” Immerse yourself in Hanoi’s rich cultural heritage with the “Stories of Hang Streets” live performance tour. This 30-minute immersive experience, held at the Ma May Ancient House in the heart of the Old Quarter, transports visitors back in time to discover the city’s fascinating past. Bringing History to Life A scene from ‘Story of Hanoi Streets’ – depicting a happy family in the Old Quarter. “And now, ladies and gentlemen, we invite you to watch the captivating ‘Story of Hang Streets’!” “My family has dedicated themselves to the art of traditional medicine for four generations. My father, a respected elder in his late 70s, is renowned across the city for his expertise in pulse reading and herbal remedies.” “Allow me to introduce my eldest son, the family’s first grandson. Unfortunately, he doesn’t share our passion for the traditional trade…” Step into the enchanting Ma May Ancient House on...

Can Tho City hosted a vibrant two-day cultural exchange event at Luu Huu Phuoc Park in Ninh Kieu District, celebrating the unique bond between Vietnam and South Korea. The festival, an annual occurrence since its inception in 2022, witnessed an enthusiastic turnout with 50 stalls showcasing the very best of both nations’ culture, tourism, cuisine, education, and trade opportunities. Nguyen Thuc Hien, deputy chairman of the Can Tho administration, highlighted the event’s popularity among businesses and people, especially the youth, during the opening ceremony. Apart from the colorful stalls, the festival featured a dynamic K-Dance Klech performance, a summary of the K-pop Academy program, a culinary journey through traditional Vietnamese and Korean dishes, and engaging folk games from both countries. A highlight of the event was the Vietnam-South Korea art exchange that spanned two enchanting evenings, bringing together artists from both countries. This cross-cultural dialogue fostere...

Renowned visual artist, Quang Dai, has debuted his thought-provoking installation art at the Palais-Royal, a historic landmark in the heart of Paris. This former French royal palace has provided the perfect backdrop for Dai’s captivating exhibition. The show’s title “How are you these days?” is elegantly displayed on the stained glass window of the gallery, featuring translations in Vietnamese, English, and French. The profound message behind this artwork is the significance of fostering connections and building relationships through dialogue.  The artworks are on display at the Royal French Palace in District 1, Paris, France. The pieces showcased in the exhibition are meticulously crafted using synthetic fibers, resins, and handcrafted finishes. Through their vibrant array of colors, these artworks evoke a wide range of emotions, creating a sense of being intricately molded from clay. The Palais-Royal is a historical landmark situated in the 1st district of Paris...

The Vietnam Pho Festival 2023, held at Yoyogi Park in Tokyo on October 7, marked a significant milestone in celebrating the seventh edition of the ‘Day of Pho’ (December 12). The event aimed to enhance the global recognition of Vietnamese culinary culture, particularly the country’s popular beef noodle soup, pho. It also commemorated the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Japan. During the opening ceremony, Le The Chu, the Editor-in-Chief of Tuoi Tre newspaper, expressed the organizers’ long-standing plan to hold a pho event abroad, with Japan being a top priority. The festival featured famous pho chefs from Vietnam who answered questions about the uniqueness of Vietnamese pho, its significance as a national dish, and its similarities to Japanese ramen noodles. Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan, Pham Quang Hieu, expressed his pride in participating in the festival, recognizing the role of culinary festivals in promoting cultural exchange and closer relationship...

Over 300 children participated in a painting contest titled “I Love Hanoi – City for Peace” on the 69th anniversary of Hanoi’s Liberation Day (October 10, 1954). The “I love Hanoi – City for Peace” painting contest held in Hanoi on Oct 14 attracts more than 300 local and foreign children. Photo: Hanoimoi The contest took place at Trinh Cong Son Walking Street in Tay Ho District, Hanoi, and welcomed participants aged 6 to 15 from various nationalities including India, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Russia, Spain, South Africa, South Korea, the Philippines, and Turkey. Notably, the international children from Hanoi’s embassies and international schools enthusiastically joined the event, aiming to promote love for Hanoi, a historical city, peace, and the world as a whole. Tran Thi Phuong, Vice Head of the Hanoi Federation of Friendship Associations, and a contestant. Photo: Hanoimoi The Vice Head of the Hanoi Federation of Friendship Associations, Tran Thi P...

The painting and sculpture exhibition titled “Mau Nang” (Sunlight Colors) by artists Dinh Khac Cong, Vu Thanh Yen, Hoang Ngoc Ha, Le Ngoc Huyen, Luu Thanh Lan, and Nguyen Nghia Cuong, opened today (October 14) in Hanoi. Each artist has their own unique style, but they share a common love and passion for beauty, which is evident in their creative journey. This exhibition showcases the diversity of pictorial and sculptural language in contemporary art, reflecting the dynamic nature of society. The artworks, created using different materials and themes, depict the natural and human beauty found throughout the country. Visitors will have the opportunity to see exquisite lacquer paintings by Vu Thanh Yen, which expertly portray people, landscapes, and still lifes using the traditional lacquer material’s mysterious and refined color palette. Hoang Ngoc Ha’s artworks combine luxurious silk material with a contemporary touch, while Nguyen Nghia Cuong’s landscape paintings possess a unique ...