Culture - Sports

A photo book entitled "General Vo Nguyen Giap”, on the occasion of his 10th death anniversary this year (October 4, 2013-2023) has been launched on the occasion of the General Giap’s 10th death anniversary this year (October 4, 2013-2023).

More than 750 businesses from many countries and territories, such as India, Germany, Taiwan (China), the United States, the Republic of Korea, Japan, Russia, and China are expected to participate in the International Exhibition on Industrial Machinery, Equipment, Technology and Products (VINAMAC EXPO 2023) in Ho Chi Minh City from November 15 – 17.

Bui Quynh Hoa, 25, from Hanoi was crowned Miss Universe Vietnam 2023 at the final night on September 29 in Ho Chi Minh City.

Swimmer Nguyen Huy Hoang on September 29 brought home his second bronze medal at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.

Tro tan ruc ro (Glorious Ashes) has become Vietnam’s representative in the preliminary round of the international feature film category at the 2024 Oscars.

Local film “Tro tan ruc ro”, known as “Glorious Ashes” in English, will represent the country at the upcoming 2024 Oscars, competing in the preliminary round of the Best International Feature Film award category.

A Hungarian folk jazz fusion concert will take place at the Hang Buom Culture and Arts Center on October 4 to bring a colourful variety of different sounds, feelings, and musical ambience, creating a unique musical experience with lots of improvisations and personal storytelling.

A Vietnam Pho Festival 2023 will take place in Keyaki Namiki, Tokyo, Japan from October 7-8 to introduce and promote Vietnamese culinary culture to international friends.

Photos on President Ho Chi Minh and the Vietnamese land and people have been introduced at an exhibition which opened in Brasilia on September 25 evening (local time) within the framework of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s official visit to Brazil.

50 iconic black &white, and colour documentary photos on the long-lasting relationship between Vietnam and Cuba are on display at an exhibition which opened in the central Quang Tri province of September 26.

For the first time that Tuyen Quang Mid-Autumn Festival has been held on a national level, with the participation of seven Vietnamese provinces, as well as the Lao province of Xiangkhouang and the Republic of Korea’s Anseong City.

Outstanding community-based culture and tourism villages from six provinces in the Viet Bac region, including Ha Giang, Thai Nguyen, Cao Bang, Bac Kan, Lang Son, and Tuyen Quang, gathered at a festival which opened on September 23 in Tuyen Quang Province.

Vietnam’s rowers won the first medal at the 19th Asian Games (ASIAD 19) in Hangzhou, China on September 24.

Nearly 200 delegates have gathered at an exhibition on printing wood blocks under the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945) and a cultural event on heritage conservation in the digital age which was held by the National Archives Centre IV in the Central Highland province of Lam Dong.

A first-ever show combining circus acts and rock music will be staged at the Hanoi Central Circus on October 13 and 14.

Japan's Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko watched a new opera at the Hanoi Opera House on September 22 evening as part of their official visit to Vietnam.

Vietnam beat Nepal 2-0 in the first match in the 19th Asian Games (ASIAD) women’s football on September 22 in Hangzhou, China.

A symposium was held in Hue city in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue on September 22, seeking measures to help the ancient capital achieve a listing in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) thanks to its culinary artistry.

The first-ever Ho Chi Minh City International Film Festival 2024 (HIFF 2024) will be held on April 6-13 next year with a wide range of activities, drawing participation of 200 filmmakers, actors, and actress from across the world.

More than 3,000 copies of books, newspapers, and photos about the northern province of Quang Ninh are on display at an exhibition which opened at the provincial library on September 21.

The close friendship between nationalist figure Phan Boi Chau and Japanese doctor Asaba Sakitaro has become a bridge for cultural, scientific, and educational exchanges between the two countries, contributing to fostering the Vietnam-Japan relationship.

As many as 18 handmade ceramic Pucara bull statues, one of the most specific symbols of traditional Peruvian pottery, are on display at an exhibition which opened in Hanoi on September 19 as part of activities to mark 29 years of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Peru.

A national contest to seek new talents in Cai Luong (Reformed Opera) – a traditional arts will take place in the southern province of Bac Lieu, from September 23 to 30.

Diverse cultural activities will take place during the cultural week in celebration of 120 years of tourism in Sapa from September 20 to 30.

Meritorious Artist Le Dien, director of Phuong Nam Art Theater in Ho Chi minh City, has announced that two Vietnamese artists, Hien Phuoc and Thanh Hoa, won silver medals at the International Circus Festival entitled “Without Borders” held in Russia.

The 13th Europe - Vietnam Documentary Film Festival is taking place in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City from December 19 to 22 to promote cultural exchange activities between European countries and the host nation.

The books are displayed in three categories, including books on President Ho Chi Minh, publications by Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, and books about leaders of the Party and the Vietnamese revolution, through periods.

The Vietnam International Culture and Character Week 2023 is taking place in the southern province of Binh Duong from September 14 to 17.

A Vietnam – Japan cultural exchange programme has taken place in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak to mark the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam – Japan diplomatic ties (1973-2023).

A Vietnamese natural lacquer painting exhibition entitled “Moon” by Japanese artist Ando Saeko, is taking place at the Japan Foundation Centre for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam as part the programmes celebrating the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Vietnam.