Arts & Entertainment

A vertical photo depicting a papaya tree rising from a narrow gap between residential buildings in Ho Chi Minh City, taken by Tran Vu Quang Duy, won first prize at a photo contest for young Vietnamese artists.

On October 10, an exhibition entitled “Light from the Revolutionary Path” opened in Vietnam National Museum of History, Hanoi with the first print of “Duong Kach Menh” (Revolutionary Path), a book written by late President Ho Chi Minh in the spotlight.

On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the Goethe-Institut in Vietnam, Goethe Institut Hanoi will premiere two brand new sound installations by the German artist and PhD in art and science history Tim Otto Roth.

Documents and photos featuring French architecture in the colonial era in Hanoi will be on display in an exhibition that opens at the Hanoi Opera House in the capital city.

A film week to celebrate the APEC Vietnam 2017 (APEC Film Week) will be held in Hanoi from October 11 to 16 and in the central city of Da Nang City from October 12 to 16.

The world-renowned Russian Beryozka Choreographic Ensemble delivered beautiful performances on the stage of Hanoi Opera House on the evening of October 5 to mark the opening of the 2017 Russian Cultural Days in Vietnam.

A picturesque lantern - Gamuda Lantern Festival setting resembles the central Hoi An ancient town.

“Paradise Lost” - The first solo exhibition by artist Hoang Thanh Vinh Phong will be open from 29 Sep to 26 Nov, The Factory Contemporary Arts Centre.

Vietnamese rapper Suboi has appeared on the cover of L`Officiel Singapore fashion magazine in October.

An exhibition highlights the role of artist friendships in the development of experimental art practice in Vietnam.

Supermodel and catwalk producer Jessica Minh Anh arrived in Vietnam to explore JW Marriott Hanoi.

The organizer officially revealed the first 10 beauties to participate in the semi-finals of the "Miss Universe Vietnam 2017" contest.

The famous South Korean girl group T-Ara will host a concert in Ho Chi Minh City on November 4th to mark 25 years of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and South Korea.

The Vietnam International Fashion Week (VIFW), one the most expected fashion shows in Vietnam, will be held in Hanoi for the second time on November 1 to 5

Vietnamese movie "Em Chưa 18" (Jailbait) was screened at the 42nd Polish Film Festival, which runs in Gdynia city from September 18 to 23.

The Vietnam Fine Arts Association Awards 2017 were presented to four outstanding works of fine art at a ceremony held in Hanoi.

Showcase of two sound installations by the German artist Tim Otto Roth will open from 21 Sep to 4 Nov at L’Espace.

The annual dance festival “Europe meets Asia in Contemporary Dance” will take place for the seventh time this year in Vietnam.

Vietnamese photographer Truong Thanh Nha won gold medal at Photo Club Arizona (PCA) Salon 2017 in Serbia for his black & white photo.

On September 16, a festival for fans of rock, hip-hop and street arts was be held at Hanoi Creative City.