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France - Vietnamese digital library debuts

France - Vietnamese digital library debuts

The newly launched French - Vietnamese digital library allows readers to access thousands of documents related to culture, history and science of the two countries.

Fashion show to honor Vietnamese Ao dai

Fashion show to honor Vietnamese Ao dai

The event is part of the national campaign entitled “Ao dai – a Vietnamese Heritage” launched by the Vietnam Women's Union Central Committee to honor the beauty of Vietnamese woman in their traditional costume.

Hanoi inspires contemporary painters

Hanoi inspires contemporary painters

Hanoi is always an endless inspiration for art, including contemporary painters who describe the beauty of the city in their paintings in different ways.

Tourism sector focuses on Hanoi

Tourism sector focuses on Hanoi

Hanoi's tourism industry needs to focus on building typical products to attract more domestic tourists to the capital.

“Cultural” stairs in Hanoi

“Cultural” stairs in Hanoi

The stair has been a familiar gathering spot of the building’s residents, both the old and the young, after work and school.

Culture makes creativity: expert

Culture makes creativity: expert

Vietnam currently pursues building a startup nation based on innovation, but there are remaining many difficulties challenging the country. Assoc.Prof.Dr. Bui Hoai Son talks with Hanoitimes about this issue.

March will be eventful month with loads of cultural activities

March will be eventful month with loads of cultural activities

On the occasion of the International Women's Day on March 8 and International Day of Happiness on March 20, Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism will run a series of activities themed “Little Spring” for the whole month.

Pleasure for narcissus flower at Tet

Pleasure for narcissus flower at Tet

Narcissus or Hoa Thuy Tien decorates every Hanoian's home during Tet (Lunar New Year Festival) as it is considered as a symbol of good luck and happiness.

The dance of ‘girls playing drums’

The dance of ‘girls playing drums’

Each of the traditional folk, dances which performs on festive days in the northern region, features different tunes and dance languages, but they all show the people's wishes for a peaceful new year to come.