Vietnam arts

“Hat boi”, an unique tourism product of Vinh Long
07/04/2017 08:46
Hát bội or tuồng is part of Vietnam’s traditional spiritual heritage. It was originated in the 12th century but was strongly developed in the 17th century. Stories in hat boi feature historical events and social problems. The actors are skilled in both singing and dancing....
Multi-coloured 3D exhibition opens in Hanoi
20/03/2017 06:14
Held for the first time in Vietnam in February 2016, the 3D World Magic and Fun exhibition was organised by Patrick Mortier, a 3D paintings producer from Belgium. The exhibition attracted more than 30,000 visitors and more than 20 partners. This year’s exhibition features 35 large 3D...
Youths preserve Ca Tru folk singing
29/03/2013 04:55
VOV reporter To Tuan has a story about how the younger generation is preserving Ca Tru folk singing. Ca Tru is a unique type of folk music in Vietnam that dates back to the 15 th century. Ca Tru folk singing has a strong influence on people’s cultural and social life in the Red River...
Vietnam’s film industry celebrates 60th anniversary
15/03/2013 03:17
On March 15, 1953, in Dinh Hoa District in Thai Nguyen Province, the late President Ho Chi Minh signed an Executive Order to establish the revolutionary film�industry of�Vietnam. The industry was established on March 15, 1953; however, Vietnamese films were being made since 1947, two years...
Ca tru strikes fresh chord with young lovers
15/03/2013 03:14
At the recent engagement ceremony of their friend Le Sy Tuyen’s daughter in Ha Noi’s Nguyen Khuyen Street, Nguyen Van Phuong and his wife were impressed most by the performance of ca tru (an ancient genre of Vietnamese�chamber music). “We are native Hanoians, so we...
Vietnam capital's eccentricities charm French photographer
01/03/2013 03:46
“I see people smiling all the time in Viet Nam, that’s probably why I love being here,” Zazar said. Wonderwall: Lolo Zazar stands besides one of his photos featuring the patchwork walls of Ha Noi at an exhibition in the city last year. The French artist has worked in...
Vietnamese Water Puppet (Mua Roi Nuoc)
08/07/2012 01:31
History: The origin of Vietnamese Water Puppet was from the Red River Delta of Vietnam in 10th century.Water puppetry is deeply imbued with the cultural characteristics of the people of this area. Some of the earliest troupes are in Nguy�n X� commune, Đ�ng Hưng district, Thai Binh...