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International Documentary Film Week scheduled in Hanoi

Thursday, June 17, 2010 (GMT+7)

Ten European and Vietnamese documentaries will be screened during the Hanoi International Documentary Film Week from June 21-25.

German concerts in Hanoi this weekend

Thursday, June 17, 2010 (GMT+7)

Famous works by Ludvig van Beethoven and Johannes Brahms will be performed at the Hanoi Opera House on June 18 and 19 by German conductor Gudni Emilsson, German pianist Wolfgang Glemser and the Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra.

New Zealand singer to perform in HCM City

Monday, June 14, 2010 (GMT+7)

Jayson Norris, a singer and songwriter from New Zealand, will have two shows in HCM City, slated for mid-June.

Sacred and imposing “Itinerary to Expand the Country”

Monday, June 14, 2010 (GMT+7)

Thousands of visitors attended “Itinerary to Expand the Country”, one of the major events at Hue Festival 2010.

Nam Giao offering ritual arranged

Friday, June 11, 2010 (GMT+7)

The sacred Nam Giao Offering Ritual took place the evening of June 9 at Nam Giao Esplanade, attracting thousands of visitors.

RoK Film Fest to come to three cities

Thursday, June 10, 2010 (GMT+7)

The event will take place in the northern port city of Hai Phong and the central coastal cities of Da Nang and Nha Trang this June.

Hue Festival 2010: cultural feast begins

Wednesday, June 09, 2010 (GMT+7)

The Hue Festival 2010 opened on June 5, attracting 28 participating countries. VietNamNet captured the opening night and some activities at the festival.

Belgian artists to join 2010 Hue Festival

Tuesday, June 08, 2010 (GMT+7)

Three arts troupes from Belgium will take part in Hue festival 2010 from June 5 –13.

Southern Fruit Festival 2010 opens in HCM City

Thursday, June 03, 2010 (GMT+7)

More than 400 species of fruit from orchards in 18 provinces and cites have been brought to the festival’s fruit competition, which opened on June 1 at HCM City’s Suoi Tien Cultural Park.

Grammy nominee to sing in Hanoi

Monday, May 31, 2010 (GMT+7)

American jazz diva diva Andromeda Turre will begin performing at Le Club, Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi as of June 2.

Giovanni Sollima in Concert

Saturday, May 29, 2010 (GMT+7)

On Sun 13 June, 8 pm, Italian Cellist Giovanni Sollima will perform in Hanoi Opera House, Hanoi.

Japanese singer turning heads in Hanoi

Saturday, May 29, 2010 (GMT+7)

Singer Nene has been making heads turn with her soulful voice in Hanoi. Equipped with her guitar, she has been grabbing the attention of many music lovers.

1000 kites to fly high for Hanoi

Thursday, May 27, 2010 (GMT+7)

One thousand kites will go from Hue to Hanoi this October to celebrate the capital city’s millennial anniversary.

A Summer night dance

Wednesday, May 26, 2010 (GMT+7)

Sat 29 May, 8 pm
Symphony Hall
226 Cau Giay, Hanoi

Hue Festival 2010 to have fireworks

Wednesday, May 26, 2010 (GMT+7)

The government has permitted the organizing board of Hue Festival 2010 to let off fireworks for 15 minutes at the opening and closing ceremonies held at Ngo Mon Square on June 5 and Gia Hoi ground on June 13.

Giant lotuses on Huong River

Tuesday, May 25, 2010 (GMT+7)

On the occasion of the Buddha’s birthday in 2010, Buddhist followers in Thua Thien – Hue province have made seven lotuses to release on the Huong (Perfume) River to symbolize the seven steps of the Buddha.

Miss Russia to visit Vietnam

Thursday, May 20, 2010 (GMT+7)

Miss Russia 2010, Irina Antonenko, and two members of the top ten of Miss Russia 2010 pageant will arrive in Vietnam on June 3 in their charity tour of Asia.

Hanoi to host International Children’s Drama Festival

Thursday, May 20, 2010 (GMT+7)

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has announced to organize the International Children’s Drama Festival in Hanoi from May 24 to June 1.

Hanoi to screen Cannes winners

Thursday, May 20, 2010 (GMT+7)

Some of the big winners at the Cannes Film Festival will be screened at the French cultural center in Hanoi, L’Espace, 24 Trang Tien Street.

Japanese famous mime actor to perform in Hanoi and Hue

Wednesday, May 19, 2010 (GMT+7)

One of the best mine actors from Japan Iimuro Naoki will give solo performances in Hue Festival 2010 and in Hanoi for the first time.

Hue Festival an experience of heritage amid change

Wednesday, May 19, 2010 (GMT+7)

This year’s Hue Festival (June 5-13) looks to highlight traditional Vietnamese values that have withstood the country’s rapid and historical changes over the last several decades.

Memoirs of classical sounds to remind city of joyful experiences

Monday, May 17, 2010 (GMT+7)

A familiar foreign face of HCM City’s classic showbiz scene, Conductor Yoshikazu Fukumura to present a fantastic performance paring with the Taiwanese solo bassoonist Chang Lun-Yun and local talent from the Conservatory of Music Symphony Orchestra. The “one-night-only” performance will launch on May 28.

Hanoi International Film Festival to be held in Cannes

Monday, May 17, 2010 (GMT+7)

The first-ever Hanoi International Film Festival will take place from October 17-21 in Cannes, France.

Fierce competition in the 2010 Vietnam Robocon

Friday, May 14, 2010 (GMT+7)

The teams compete in the 1/32 round in the 2010 Vietnam Robocon tournament on May 13 received enthusiastic applause from their supporters.

UK rock band to join in "Tiger Translate 2010" in Vietnam

Thursday, May 13, 2010 (GMT+7)

A rock concert themed “Tiger Translate 2010” will be held at the Giang Vo Exhibition Centre on May 22, drawing the participation of a famous UK rock band, two leading Vietnam rock bands and painter Tran Trung Linh.

Firework display to mark HCM’s 120th birth anniversary

Wednesday, May 12, 2010 (GMT+7)

Firework will be set off on May 15 as part of the Sen Village Festival 2010 to mark Uncle Ho’s 120th birth anniversary in his home province of Nghe An in central Vietnam.

Rock Fan Club to introduce Rock Mayhem

Wednesday, May 12, 2010 (GMT+7)

Rock Mayhem, the first show of the HCM City-based Rock Fan Club in 2010, will take place at 7pm, May 14 at The Hifi Saigon, the second floor of Lucky Plaza building, 69 Dong Khoi, District 1.

Miss Earth Philippines to visit Vietnam

Tuesday, May 11, 2010 (GMT+7)

Sandra Seifert, Miss Earth Philippines 2009 and first runner-up of Miss Earth International 2009, will pay a visit to Vietnam on May 12.

Technology fair Nepcon Vietnam to return to Hanoi

Tuesday, May 11, 2010 (GMT+7)

Nepcon Vietnam, one of the biggest technology fairs in Asia is set to return to Hanoi from the 20th to 22nd May 2010. This large-scale event will take place at the Hanoi International Centre for Exhibition, which is located in the centre of the city.

Ho Chi Minh City to host World Economic Forum on East Asia

Tuesday, May 11, 2010 (GMT+7)

The forum will discuss four main topics, the management of Asian economies, global risks, a green growth programme and a future growth programme.