NDO/VNA – The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has decided to hold the first ever Vietnam International Photography Festival. 

NDO – Over 200 photos and documents featuring the formation and development of the Vietnamese National Assembly are being displayed at an exhibition being held at the Southeastern Armed Forces Museum in Ho Chi Minh City on May 4. 

NDO – Through their 98 photos, 34 migrant workers in Hanoi vividly captured various issues ranging from employment, people, environment, transport and public places in the capital city. The photos were taken under the Photovoice project, launched by the “For a Livable Hanoi” alliance. 

NDO - In Vietnam, Da Lat will be one of the cities people will consider as they choose an appropriate address for creating art spaces. 

NDO – In recent years, many provinces and cities around the country have launched composition contests and presented awards on literature and arts, thus contributing to encouraging the creative activities of writers and artists. 

NDO – The photography month, entitled “Photo Hanoi ‘21”, will be held during May, aiming to connect the public with the art of photography. 

NDO/VNA – An exhibition was opened at the Museum of Military Region 9 in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on April 28, giving visitors an insight into late President Ho Chi Minh’s role in the elections of the National Assembly (NA) and all-level People’s Councils in history. 

NDO – The 2021 National Circus Talent Competition officially wrapped up in Hanoi on April 27, honouring the 18 most excellent performances. 

NDO – A diverse range of cultural and arts activities have been launched nationwide to celebrate the 46th anniversary of the Liberation of Southern Vietnam and National Reunification Day (April 30), the 131st birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19) and the elections of deputies to the 15th National Assembly and all-level People’s Councils for the 2021-2026 tenure. 

NDO – Two musical projects entitled “Am nhac the ky 20” (Music of the 20th century) and “ReConnect” are being held by the Goethe Institute in 2021, introducing artworks that have not been performed in Vietnam, especially those composed during the turbulent years of the previous century. 

NDO – The 2021 National Circus Talent Competition officially opened at the Hanoi Central Circus on April 22, attracting over 100 artists around the country. 

NDO - Taking place from April 16-19, activities celebrating Vietnam Ethnic Group Culture Day (April 19) at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism (in the Dong Mo tourism area of Son Tay Town, Hanoi) has become an opportunity for ethnic groups to introduce their unique cultural value. 

NDO/VNA – The 8th Vietnam Book Day was kicked off in Ho Chi Minh City’s Book Street on April 18, featuring various activities, both online and offline.