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The Hanoi People’s Committee is partnering with other organizations to present the Hanoi Autumn Festival 2023, with the theme of ‘Autumn in Hanoi – Come for Love.’ The festival aims to showcase the beauty, cultural heritage, and tourist attractions of the Vietnamese capital city. In addition to celebrating Hanoi’s landmarks, the festival, scheduled to take place from September 29 to October 1, will also highlight unique crafts that are integral to the city’s culture. The festival will feature a variety of art performances and activities in the pedestrian areas surrounding the famous Ho Guom (Sword Lake). These activities will include a street parade, lion and dragon dances by performers from Thanh Oai District, a lantern parade by Son Tay District, kite performances, and puppet shows. Visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy street dances and performances of the traditional Vietnamese costume, the ao dai. Stay updated with the latest news about Vietnam by following us on Faceboo...

Xoan singing, a traditional Vietnamese folk music genre, was included on the UNESCO Urgent Safeguarding List in 2011 due to a decline in its appreciation, especially among the younger generation. Efforts made by local communities and national authorities have successfully revived and preserved Xoan singing. In Phuong Lau Commune, Viet Tri City, elders are passing down the art of Xoan singing to the younger generation in a small house located in Xoan An Thai Ward. Bui Viet Hao and Bui Nhu Quynh, both born into a family of Xoan singers, were introduced to the art at an early age by their grandparents and mother. Having developed a passion for Xoan singing, they now perform the music genre in various places and are eager to preserve it for future generations. Phu Tho province has played a significant role in promoting and preserving Xoan singing. Over 100 successors have been trained in the province, capable of teaching Xoan singing. In local villages, three generations of singers ca...

An individual named An returned to Vietnam from the United States to attend a prestigious event. The event drew the participation of both the cast and crew of the movie, along with members of the local film industry. The press briefing was captivated by the presentation of the prestigious Golden Camera award. “Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell” is a Vietnamese film that has recently made its debut at the prestigious 2023 Cannes Film Festival. Following its successful screening at the festival, the movie is now set to be showcased in Vietnam for local audiences to enjoy. Film director Tran Anh Hung (L), actress Tran Nu Yen Khe (R), and film director Cao Trung Hieu attend the premiere of ‘Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell.’ Photo : Huu Hanh / Tuoi Tre Tran Anh Hung, a French film director of Vietnamese origin, was awarded the Best Director prize at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival for his film ‘The Pot-au-Feu’ (La Passion de Dodin Bouffant). He expressed the significance of the scr...