Culture

The 2014 Spring Book Fair opened at the Hanoi Library on February 14, attracting thousands of people, mostly young readers.

A variety of young writers are expected to introduce their latest work at the 2014 Spring Book Fair at Hanoi Library on February 14–16.

An exhibition of Vietnamese folk paintings has attracted a large number of visitors, giving hope to some for a revival of the two traditional art forms, Hang Trong and Dong Ho.

Ricky Foresters, the 33-year-old American owner of Hanoi’s only canine obedience centre Alpha Dog, is helping the capital city’s dog owners train their beloved pets.

Thousands of Hanoians and visitors took part in Hanoi’s Dong Da festival on February 4, marking Vietnamese people’s 1789 victory over the Chinese Qing invaders.

Hanoi’s House of Heritage is celebrating the famous Dong Ho and Hang Trong folk painting styles as part of Lunar New Year (Tet) festivities.

A Spring Festival has been taking place at Quan Ngua Stadium in the capital city until January 26, held by Hanoi Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Many rare and expensive kinds of animals, which were considered as specialties offered for Kings in the past, are now being displayed at Hanoi Spring Fair 2014 as Tet nears.

A Vietnam National Museum of History (VNMH) exhibition on Japanese culture opened in Hanoi on January 16 with a view to strengthening the cultural exchanges and cooperation between the two countries.

A spring festival celebrating the upcoming Year of the Horse will take place in Hanoi from January 16-23 with an exciting and varied programme.

Ha Noi will hold fireworks shows at 29 places, including five high-range and 24 low-range shows at the lunar Year’s Eve.

Gardeners in Hanoi’s famous flower and apricot village of Nhat Tan are in a hurry to cultivate trees to prepare for the lunar New Year (Tet holiday), which is coming in over a month.

The top 10 "most outstanding young citizens" were recently announced and awarded for their efforts and achievements.

Thirty oil paintings by Vietnamese artists, featuring people throughout the world who supported Vietnam during its wars and development process, are on display in downtown Hanoi.

Hanoi’s Giang Vo Exhibition Centre will host “Ake Ome!” – a Japanese cultural festival on December 29, celebrating New Year’s Eve 2014.

An exhibition introducing the cultural significance of village temples in the northern delta region will be held in Hanoi from December 6-19.

The “One Day with Doraemon” painting exhibition, organised by Kim Dong Publishing House, launched in Hanoi on November 30.

The capital city will host its first ever experimental music festival from November 30 to December 8.

The Vietnam Cultural Heritage Week officially opened at the Hanoi-based Culture Tourism Village of Vietnamese Ethnic Groups on November 18.

Representatives from 13 metropolises have registered to attend the November 18–19 Asian Network of Major Cities conference in Hanoi.