100 photos of Vietnamese women to be displayed
An exhibition of 100 photos featuring the beauty of Vietnamese women by photographer Van Tho will open at the Temple of Literature in Hanoi on August 6.

Nguyen Nhat Anh’s novel nominated for ASEAN award
The Executive Board of the Vietnamese Writers’ Association has nominated a novel ‘Cho Toi Xin Mot Ve Di Tuoi Tho’ (Give Me a Ticket to Childhood) by renown writer Nguyen Nhat Anh for the 2010 ASEAN Literature Award.

Il Divo to play at beauty pageant

Nhan Dan- The famous male operatic pop vocal quartet, Il Divo, will give a sole performance at the crowning ceremony of the Miss Vietnam World pageant on August 21.


Silk paintings in France spotlight Vietnamese culture
Nearly 40 Vietnamese silk paintings are now on display at an exhibition that opened in the Vietnamese Cultural Centre in Paris, France.

Hanoi to host third International Circus Festival

Nhan Dan – The third International Circus Festival will be held from August 6-11 at the Central Circus Theatre, No 67-69 Tran Nhan Tong Street in Hanoi to welcome the 1,000 year anniversary of Thang Long – Hanoi.


Statue of Uncle Ho and President Ton Duc Thang presented to Hanoi

Nhan Dan – A ceremony to receive a statue of President Ho Chi Minh and President Ton Duc Thang was held in Hanoi yesterday.


Vietnamese food popular at Malaysian fair
Chefs from the Vietnamese Cau Tre Food Processing Company demonstrated how to cook vegetarian and basa fish spring rolls at Food and Beverage Trade Fair (MIFB 2010) in Kuala Lumpur on July 22.

Vietnamese and Japanese join exhibition in Hanoi

Nhan Dan Online- ‘On Each Milestone’, the name of a joint exhibition by  Vietnamese artist Hoang Duong Cam and Japanese artist Takayuky Yamamoto opened today at the Japan Centre for Culture Exchange in Hanoi.


Seventh Congress of Vietnam Cinematography Association concludes
Nhan Dan – The 7th Congress of the Vietnam Cinematography Association (VCA) concluded yesterday in Hanoi, with a new executive committee appointed for the 2010-2015 term.

Beauty quest candidate figures ‘are improving'
Fifteen contestants from southern Vietnam were selected on July 21 for the final round of the Miss Vietnam 2010 beauty pageant to be held in northern Quang Ninh Province next month.

Cinematography Association urged to create more high-quality works

Nhan Dan – The Vietnam Cinematography Association (VCA) needs to create more high-quality works to meet audiences’ increasing demand, emphasised Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien Nhan at the 7th National Congress of the 2010-2015 term of the VCA held from July 20-22 in Hanoi.


Over 12,000 people to parade on Hanoi anniversary
As many as 12,320 people will participate in the celebration of the 1,000th anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi on October 10.

Photo exhibit shines spotlight on Hanoi
A photography exhibition of historic Hanoi relics from the 11th to the 20th century is on display at the Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Museum at 97A Pho Duc Chinh, District 1 until July 30.

‘Melody of Colours’ exhibition opens
Nhan Dan Online – Forty-nine oil paintings by artist Le Quan are now being displayed at the Trang Tien Exhibition House, No. 45 Trang Tien street in Hanoi.

Traditional music conference opens in Hanoi
Hundreds of musicians, scholars and managers in the music circuit from 30 countries and territories gathered in Hanoi on July 20 for a conference to share information and exchange experiences in preserving traditional music.

Vietnam wins bronze at World Choir Games

Nhan Dan Online- The New Hanoi Choir bagged a bronze medal at the 6th World Choir Games (WCG) held in Shaoxing City in the Chinese province of Zhejiang.


Brothers win six prizes at Australia international piano contests
Nhan Dan – Brothers Luu Hong Quang and Luu Duc Anh won six prizes at the 76th Sydney Eisteddfod piano contest held in Sydney, Australia from June 30 to July 16.

Ceramic way on display at Vietnam Fine Arts Museum

Nhan Dan – A fine arts exhibition entitled ‘Imprints of Hanoi’ opened on July 17 in the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum to welcome the 1000th birthday of Thang Long – Hanoi.


International music talents perform in Vietnam
Famous Japanese conductor Seikyo Kim and violist Rina Matsuda will play eagerly anticipated joint performances with the Vietnam Symphony Orchestra at the Hanoi Opera House on July 17-18.

Photos of Hanoi, Belgian cities spotlighted
A photography exhibition of Hanoi and some Belgian cities opened in Hanoi on July 16.

Japanese film on war in Vietnam to be screened
Vietnam Television (VTV) will screen colour films by Japanese cameramen in northern Vietnam during the US-resistance war.

Students bring Vietnamese culture to the world
A Vietnamese art troupe will take part in the festival entitled ‘Chorus without Borders’ in Michigan, USA from July 19-23 and aims to introduce Vietnamese culture to international friends.

Art collection marks Hanoi’s birthday
A collection of paintings made from gemstones featuring images of Vietnam’s countryside, people, history and cultural traditions has just been completed to celebrate the 1,000th anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi.

Songs honoured Vietnamese farmers, agricultural and rural areas

Nhan Dan Online – The 20 best songs by 14 songwriters on the theme of Vietnamese farmers, agricultural and rural areas were named at a press conference on July 14 in Hanoi.


Miss Vietnam 2010 Beauty Pageant completed

Nhan Dan Online – The final round of the Miss Vietnam 2010 Beauty Pageant will be held from August 1 to 15 on the Tuan Chau island in Ha Long city, Quang Ninh province.


Documentary films on Hanoi presented for its 1000th birthday

Nhan Dan Online – The Vietnam National Documentary and Scientific Film Studio has recently presented its four newly produced documentary films on Hanoi to the Hanoi People’s Committee to welcome the city’s 1000th birthday.


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