Culture - Sports

More than 200 photos, materials and artifacts on Vietnam’s important milestones and glorious achievements under the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) are on display at an exhibition which opened in Hanoi on January 15th.

Vietnam is in the third place of Group D of the ongoing AFC U23 Championships after drawing Jordan 0-0 in the match on January 13th at Chang Arena Stadium in Thailand.

Vietnam had a goalless match against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in their Group D of the ongoing 2020 AFC U23 Championship, which took place in Thailand’s Buriram province on January 10th.

A photo book named “90 years of the Communist Party of Vietnam”, published by the Vietnam News Agency Publishing House, will make its debut on the occasion of the 90th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (February 3rd).

Hanoi capital city will hold firework displays at 30 different locations from 0-0.15 am on January 25th, the first day of the Lunar New Year of the Rat.

The Tourism Magazine under the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) and the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists has held a ceremony to launch the ninth national tourism art photo competition in Hanoi.

Vietnam’s national futsal team are ready for the 2020 AFC Futsal Championship finals to be held in Turkmenistan from February 26th to March 8th.

More than 100 Vietnamese and foreign artists will participate in the first Ha Long international music festival to take place in the northern province of Quang Ninh from January 10th to 11th.

Handwritten notes penned by Nguyen Dynasty Kings (1802-1945) on chau ban (official administrative papers) are on display at an exhibition at the National Archives Centre I at 5 Vu Pham Ham street, Cau Giay district, Hanoi.

Models of French well-known architectures like the Eiffel Tower and Pond des Arts will be set up at the second French gastronomy festival to take place in Hanoi from January 10th to 12th.

​The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has unveiled a database on Vietnamese land and people, which is set to serve research and studies.

A photo exhibition on Saigon – from feudal urban area to western city opened in Ho Chi Minh City on January 3rd, on the occasion of the 74th anniversary of Vietnam Archives Day.

The Tet (Lunar New Year) Festival 2020 kicked off in Le Van Tam park, Ho Chi Minh City on January 3rd as part of activities to honour Vietnam’s cultural and culinary values.

Competent agencies are compiling dossiers for Xoe Thai dance and Cham pottery making art to seek UNESCO’s recognition, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced on January 3rd.

The Prime Minister has decided to grant the national special relic status to seven historic sites and attractions in the northern and central regions of Vietnam.

The culture, sports and tourism sector has made a number of important achievements in 2019, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said at a regular press conference on January 3rd.

Many items of memorabilia close to the leaders of the Party, the State and loyal Party members who were imprisoned by the enemy in colonial and imperial prisons will be made public for the first time at exhibitions in Hanoi.

Diverse cultural and arts activities related to traditional cultural features and celebrations of the new year of ethnic groups are taking place at the Vietnam National Villages For Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Hanoi from January 1st to 31st.

Vietnamese football enjoyed a hugely successful 2019 and are now the undisputed king of ASEAN football, but leaders of the national football federation think there's even more to come in 2020.

The Vietnam - Japan Cultural Festival in Ho Chi Minh city (HCMC) was an opportunity for local people, especially the youth of the two countries, to meet, exchange culture and participate in traditional performing arts activities of Vietnam and Japan.

The Vietnam - Laos - China “Con” throwing festival is taking place in Muong Te district, the northwestern mountainous province of Lai Chau in late December to enhance the exchanges and foreign cooperation among border districts of Vietnam, Laos and China, as well as to promote socio-economic development, defence and security.

Performances at the Vietnam - China Friendship Singing Contest 2019 praised the beauty of Vietnam and China as well as the long-standing friendship between the two countries. Contestants are required to sing one Vietnamese and one Chinese song.

Hanoi City Department of Culture and Sports said that it is coordinating with agencies to prepare special cultural and art programs for the people of Hanoi on the occasion of New Year 2020.

​The Vietnam Grand Prix Company on December 28th launched sales for tickets for the two last stands and 'Paddock Club' tickets for the Formula 1 VinFast Vietnam Grand Prix, which is slated to begin on April 3rd, 2020 in Hanoi.

The annual traditional holiday of the Mong ethnic minority group, known as Nao Pe Chau, takes place at the end of the 11th lunar month. The event is held to celebrate the end of the harvest and spend time relaxing together.

Sketches and photos about Hanoi by French artist Jean-Charles Sarrazin will be displayed at an exhibition which will open at L’Espace from January 14th to 18th.

Diverse cultural activities will be re-enacted specially for Vietnamese Tet throughout Hanoi’s Old Quarter and pedestrian streets on January 18th, 2020.

Vegetarian food will be highlighted at the 2020 Spring Fair which will be held for the first time at the Vietnam Exhibition Centre for Culture and Arts in Hanoi from January 13th to 19th, 2020.

The bustling Christmas atmosphere has appeared all over Hanoi’s streets. The images of Santa Claus, reindeer and sleigh appear many places, while the familiar melody of the song Jingle Bells resounds in shops, supermarkets and restaurants.

An exhibition showcasing 16 prize-winning photos and photo collections of the Vietnam Heritage Photo Awards 2019 has taken place at the King Ly Thai To Monument area near by Hoan Kiem lake, Hanoi on December 21st and 22nd.