Culture

Many cultural enterprises and artists desire to join in boosting the country's cultural industries, but they face many obstacles.

Many developing countries, including Vietnam, forged their path to harness national cultural strength for human development.

Hanoi is the first city in Vietnam to issue a resolution on cultural industry development, demonstrating the determination of the people and authorities of Hanoi to promote cultural values as an economic spearhead.

As the lotus is in full bloom every May and June, it's also the time for lotus tea artisans in Quang An Ward, Tay Ho District to start their new seasonal trade.

Photo Hanoi'23 is expected to promote the growth of culture and arts and become a popular tourist destination as many cities did after seizing the opportunity to host the biennale.

Loyalty Oath Festival of Dong Co Temple, Tay Ho District, Hanoi is among 12 items listed as National Intangible Cultural Heritage.

A mural featuring Vietnam-Australia iconic architectural works of both countries has been inaugurated in Hanoi as part of activities to celebrate the 50 years of relations.

The festival aims to honor the exploits of King Le Thai To, a national hero whose legend is linked to the history of the Sword Lake.

The "Focus Country: Vietnam" is an opportunity to showcase outstanding Vietnamese children's books and to promote Vietnamese culture worldwide.

The international Art Biennial is considered a good way to promote the country's image and bring economic and social benefits.

Hanoi has many heritage tours to attract tourists in the inner-city and suburban districts.

Dong Co Temple, linked to the nation's patriotic tradition, has historical, cultural and unique architectural values.

This year's film festival brings in 19 works, opening with Close - the Grand Prix film of Cannes Film Festival in 2022.

This exhibition, featuring a collection of glazed ceramics rich in historical, cultural and aesthetic value, will raise public awareness of the importance of preserving Vietnam's cultural history.

According to Art Vietnam Salon Gallery, this exciting and insightful exhibition portrays the energy and transformation of Hanoi into the thriving metropolis it is today, a model of change and development for all of Southeast Asia.

The book fair in the capital city aims to foster a reading culture among Hanoians.

Bat Trang pottery craftsman, has been devoting his whole life to preserving the quintessence of thousand-year-old pottery on the outskirts of Hanoi.

Darning clothes work requires meticulousness, ingenuity and patience, and thanks to that, it brings a decent income for the 72-year-old craftwoman in Hanoi.

City leaders met with the Hanoi Union of Literature and Art to learn about the views of writers and artists and help them bring their talents and wisdom into full play for the socio-economic development of the capital.

An arts program to introduce the traditional Japanese comedy stage art Kyogen to local audiences will take place at the Temple of Literature in Hanoi on May 10-12.