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Vietnam’s ‘Mona Lisa’ by Mai Trung Thu unveiled after 50 years

The “Vietnamese Mona Lisa,” a rare artwork by renowned painter Mai Trung Thu, has captured the attention of the art community after its repatriation and display at the Quang San Museum of Art.

VN marks 80th anniversary of August Revolution, National Day with film screening

A nationwide film screening round will take place from August 12–14 to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945 - 2025) and National Day (September 2, 1945 - 2025).

Vietnam showcases ethnic culture in month-long festival

The programme brings together over 100 people from 16 ethnic minority groups across 11 localities, offering visitors a chance to explore traditional crafts, folk music, dances, rituals, and cuisine.

Ha Anh Tuan to perform at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles this October

The Vietnamese star will bring his concert Sketch A Rose to the iconic Oscar venue.

Hanoi's downtown hosts K-pop festival at weekend

The annual K-Pop Cover Dance Festival 2025 will take place this weekend in Hanoi with performances from some of the best dancers and singers.

Children to perform Swan Lake ballet in Hanoi

For the first time in Vietnam, Tchaikovsky's classic Swan Lake ballet will be performed by young amateur dancers at Dai Nam Theatre on July 27.

Vietnam to launch first Disability Fashion Show

The first fashion event dedicated to people with disabilities, Vietnam Disability Fashion Show 2025, will take place at the National Fine Arts Museum in Hanoi on August 4.

Concert honours Vietnamese music, culture

A vibrant music festival featuring top Vietnamese artists will take place on August 9, according to the Vietnam Television (VTV).

Finnish Literature Week in Vietnam celebrates Moomins at 80

A cultural week brings Finnish literature to life for Vietnamese readers with books, art, and film.

Peruvian gastronomy week held in Hanoi

Following its debut in Bangkok, the Hanoi edition features a variety of traditional Peruvian dishes prepared by Peruvian chefs currently working across Asia.

Italian short films to be screened in Hanoi

A screening of short films by Italian filmmakers will take place on July 10 at Casa Italia, an Italian cultural and branding centre in Hanoi.

81 young artists unite for powerful exhibition on culture and soul

Do Van Canh’s chicken-themed works offer joy, meaning, and a unique voice in the “Dang tay” exhibition.

Traditional Japanese puppeteers to perform in Hanoi

As one of Japan’s three major traditional performing arts, alongside noh and kabuki, bunraku is renowned for its exquisite fusion of sophisticated puppetry, emotionally resonant narration and traditional music.

Internationally acclaimed artist to perform with VNSO

The artist will perform at VNSO's Subscription Concert Vol. 174 playing piano and conducting Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 3.

Ancient Buddha statues, national treasures showcased in Ho Chi Minh City

Seventeen national treasures, including the ancient Dong Duong Buddha statue and the oldest wooden Buddha figures in Southeast Asia, are now on display at the HCM City Museum of History.

Charlie Chaplin returns to Hanoi in new exhibition

Dozens of memorabilia items related to legendary silent film star Charlie Chaplin are on display at an exhibition in the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi.

World-renowned boys choir to tour big cities

The Monaco Boys Choir will play concerts in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City from July 5 to 17.

Seventeen national treasures displayed together in Ho Chi Minh City

Newly recognized artifact joins 16 other treasures in Ho Chi Minh City exhibit.

Russian Film Week 2025 offers free movie screenings in Hanoi

Russian Film Week in Hanoi will screen five acclaimed movies for free from June 26 to 28.

Vietnamese artist launches gallery with NFT-authenticated painting

Kim Duc opens Lotus Art Gallery with one iconic lotus-themed work, rich in Buddhist symbolism.