Arts & Entertainment

The 7th Hanoi International Film Festival (HANIFF 2024) is expected to make headlines with vitality and motivation to the development of Vietnam's film industry.

Duong Bich Lien's paintings show great emptiness because he lived in seclusion, reflected on his solitary life, died alone, and preserved his artistic dignity in silence.

The unique pagoda graces a famous tourist destination in the suburbs of Hanoi.

The first ever Hanoi Lotus Festival 2024 kicked off last night to celebrate lotus farming and lotus products.

The event, themed "Hanoi Lotus colors", runs from July 12 to 16.

A unique open-air symphony event is helping to increase the public's exposure to classical music.

The history of developing the Korean alphabet and calligraphic works will be presented at the Hangeul (Korean Alphabet) Exhibition in Hanoi.

Portraits of artists and business people who have made significant contributions to the culture of Hanoi will be on display.

Hanoi will celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Capital Liberation Day (October 10, 1954 - 2024) with fireworks at 31 locations across the city.

This is a testament to the strong vitality of Vietnamese folk culture in the souls of the younger generation (Gen Z), who have carried on and created on the basis of traditional cultural heritage.

The grand finale of the Soul of Melody 2024 music competition on June 30 showcased professional and electrifying performances by young musicians from various universities across Hanoi,

The painters in their works have explored the significance of the lotus flower in Vietnamese culture, the lotus flower blooms in summer.

With Australian director Jesse Donaldson Jarrett, the YOUniverse production promises to give Vietnamese audiences a chance to enjoy a Broadway musical.

The Ngoc Khanh Lake pedestrian zone will open with several attractions, including a memorial area replicating an ancient Hanoi relic.

The concert will feature soprano Katherine Jenkins, tenor Giuseppe Gipali and soprano Meni Ardita.

Apart from celebrations, the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Center (SVCC) in Hanoi holds daily hour-long classes of yoga open for all, including professional training and some funded by the Indian government.

Professional and amateur designers of all nationalities are invited to participate in the logo design competition to celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Germany (September 23, 1975 - 2025).

Yoga also represents an important cultural and people-to-people connection between India and Vietnam, demonstrating a widespread awareness of its health benefits.

A plea for cooperation in preserving the marine environment and biodiversity is made by the 1,001 original ceramic turtles in an installation art show.

This year's event, themed "Hanoi in 12 flower seasons", will showcase Hanoi's rich cultural heritage and unique cuisine.