German cultural space in Hanoi

 German cultural space in Hanoi

(VOVworld) – An exhibition entitled “Comics, Manga and Co – The New German Comic Culture” is underway in the Goethe Institute, Hanoi, as part of cultural activities to mark “European Days in Vietnam”. The exhibition brings back a new look of German comics.

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Luala concert: a melting pot of traditional and modern music

Luala concert: a melting pot of traditional and modern music

(VOVworld) – Luala Street concert, which first came to public attention in 2011, has become an annual popular music and cultural event in Hanoi. The Luala Concert performances this year have introduced the public to experimental music genres, which are the combination of traditional Vietnamese music and western musical styles.

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Bustling northern mountain market-day in Hanoi

Bustling northern mountain market-day in Hanoi

(VOVworld) - A northern mountain-style market held at the Vietnamese Ethnic Groups Culture and Tourism Village in Dong Mo, Hanoi, was a highlight of the just-concluded Reunification Day and May Day holiday. The 5-day event provided a new experience for those who had never witnessed the daily activities of northern ethnic groups. Join VOV’s Le Phuong for a day at...

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‘Books change lives’

‘Books change lives’

(VOVworld) – Encouraging a book reading habit and promoting a reading culture for everyone, especially children, is one of the most important goals of this year’s Book and Reading Culture Festival. This increasingly popular festival was held in several provinces across Vietnam this year, attaching enthusiastic visitors.

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Hanoi Soundwalk, a strange story of street sounds

Hanoi Soundwalk, a strange story of street sounds

(VOVworld) - Sounds typical of the old Hanoi have been revived at the “Hanoi Soundwalk” by a number of electronic artists. This ear-oriented art show was part of the fringe of the Hanoi Sound Stuff Festival and is part of the “Locative Audio” project, which has been taking place in 11 cities around the world. Bui Hang reports:

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A play ground for history lovers

A play ground for history lovers

(VOVworld) - 2 months since its establishment, the voluntary club of Vietnam National Museum of History has attracted many young people. The club has become a bridge linking the public and the museum.

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Book festival opens in Hanoi

Book festival opens in Hanoi

(VOVworld) - Over 15,000 titles covering a wide variety of fields were introduced to readers during a book festival that took place in Hanoi over the past three days. The event co-organised by the Thai Ha Books Company and the Indochina Plaza Trade Center, aims to encourage young people to develop the habit of reading and create an opportunity for...

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Vietnam’s ancient tradition of Xoan singing

Vietnam’s ancient tradition of Xoan singing

(VOVworld) – Each year, in the third lunar month when the atmosphere of the Hung Kings’ Temple Festival is felt on every corner of Phu Tho, Xoan singing is heard in the communes. Xoan singing has been recognized by UNESCO as a world intangible cultural heritage.

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