Culture

An exhibition introducing nearly 200 photos, maps, and documents on Hanoi’s ancient gates is taking place at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Hanoi.

The Belgian Culture & Food Festival 2024 (B.Fest 2024), the fourth of its kind, will be held in the northern port city of Hai Phong from October 25-27.

The 2024 International Bakery Chef Competition will be held at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre (SECC) in District 7, Ho Chi Minh City, from December 11-14.

More than 300 photos, documents, paintings, porcelain vases, and ceramic works illustrating President Ho Chi Minh’s attachment towards the capital Hanoi are being displayed at an exhibition which is taking place at the art space of Bat Trang Ceramic JSC in Bat Trang Village, Gia Lam District, Hanoi.

A book exhibition to mark the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Hanoi opened at the National Library of Vietnam on October 9.

An exhibition entitled ‘Hanoi – Vitality and Faith’ opened at the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum on October 8 to mark the 70th anniversary of the capital city’s Liberation Day (October 10, 1954-2024).

Nhan Dan Newspaper has launched an interactive exhibition where visitors can immerse themselves in the army marching towards Hanoi 70 years ago using mixed reality technology.

The ninth Hanoi Book Fair 2024, themed “Hanoi: Capital of Culture and Heroes - City for Peace”, recently wrapped up with the participation of 30 reputable publishing houses and distributors across the country and the embassies of several countries.

More than 500 antiques about the Red River civilisation and the capital Hanoi are on display at an exhibition that opened on October 8 at the Hanoi Museum.

US saxophonist Kenny G’s music video “Going Home”, which was jointly produced by Nhan Dan (People) newspaper and IB Group Vietnam, was awarded the Job Prize of the 17th ‘Bui Xuan Phai: For Love of Hanoi’ Awards.

The Vietnam Musicians’ Association, in coordination with TikTok Vietnam, have launched an online singing contest to mark the 50th anniversary of Vietnam's National Reunification Day (April 30, 1975-2025).

To celebrate the 72nd Traditional Day of the Vietnamese Publishing, Printing and Book Distribution Industry (October 10, 1952 - 2024) and the 20th Anniversary of the Vietnam Entrepreneurs' Day (October 13, 2004 - 2024), Ho Chi Minh City Book Street Company has coordinated with other units to organise many activities at Ho Chi Minh City Book Street and Thu Duc City Book Street.

The winners of a writing contest on Hanoi’s Liberation Day were honoured at an award ceremony held by Ha Noi Moi (New Hanoi) Newspaper on October 7.

A music night entitled ‘Hanoi – Feelings in October’ was held by the Hanoi Radio and Television at the Hanoi Opera House on October 6, bringing the audience into nostalgia and heroic memories of the historical moments 70 years ago when Hanoi was liberated and the romantic atmosphere that fills the streets of Hanoi in autumn.

With a soul deeply infused with the distinctive melodies and simple yet heartfelt lyrics of Nghe Tinh Vi - Giam folk songs, passed down through the lullabies of his grandmother and mother since childhood, Le Thanh Phong is among the very few who decided to pursue a career closely tied to this cultural heritage. In his interview with Nhan Dan (People) Weekend, he talked about his efforts, along with his colleagues and collaborators, in preserving and developing the Nghe Tinh Vi - Giam folk songs.

In the hustle and bustle circle of modern life, it seems that young people are gradually becoming uninterested in traditional artists. Contrary to this popular belief, many groups of young people have been silently working to light up the flame of love for the cultural heritage of their ancestors. Prominent among them is the Xam 48h group, which gathers those who have a common passion for ‘Xam’ — an ancient type of singing by blind buskers.

Music tourism is a growing trend that combines the enjoyment of entertainment music events with sightseeing and relaxation. In recent years, the demand for music-related travel experiences has been increasing worldwide.

The sound effects, visuals, and stage lighting elevated and expanded Bond’s music during the “Bond Live in Vietnam”, the second concert in the music series “Good Morning Vietnam”. Continuous applause echoed in the National Convention Centre as traditional culture and landscapes of Vietnam blended with renowned global music pieces.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the launch ceremony of the “Cultural Festival for Peace” held at the Ly Thai To monument area, the Hoan Kiem Lake historical and cultural space in Hanoi, on the morning of October 6.

The cultural festival for peace is underway in Hanoi to mark the city's 70th Liberation Day (October 10, 1954-2024) and 25 years since receiving the title “City for Peace”.

On October 5, Hanoi Party Secretary Bui Thi Minh Hoai and a Vietnamese delegation visited the Vietnamese culture exhibition space at the Francophonie Village within the framework of the Francophonie Summit.

Indonesia’s Ketut Permata Juliastrid has been crowned winner of Miss Cosmo 2024, an international beauty pageant held by Vietnam for the first time.

On October 5, more than 1,000 women in traditional ao dai joined a march through Hanoi’s main streets during the Ao Dai Carnival held to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the capital city's liberation.

On the evening of October 5, the string quartet Bond created a satisfying musical party with their electrifying performance against the background of typical Vietnamese images.

The awards ceremony and opening ceremony of the 2024 Vietnam Art Photography Exhibition took place at the Temple of Literature in Hanoi on October 4, honouring 33 outstanding photographic works and displaying 250 works.

The space of Phung Hung mural street is recreated as an old Hanoi from 1947-1954. Most notable are the images of the victorious army returning on the Capital Liberation Day 70 years ago.

On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the Liberation Day of Hanoi (October 10, 1954 - 2024), on the evening of October 4, at the World Cultural Heritage Site of Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Ba Dinh District, Hanoi, the Hanoi People's Committee opened the Hanoi Ao Dai Tourism Festival 2024.

In recent years, the Vocal Arts Faculty of the Hanoi-based Military University of Culture and Arts has adopted innovations in training, meeting the needs and development trends of performing arts. Blending theory and practice in training, the faculty has staged musical programmes and plays which have helped to improve vocal and acting skills of students in a comprehensive way.

Hanoi has a rich repertoire of folk performing arts, from water puppetry to ‘Cheo’ (Vietnamese traditional opera), ‘trong quan’ folk singing and drum dance, and Ai Lao singing and dancing. There was a period when many folk performing arts were at risk of disappearing. However, thanks to investment and support from authorities at all levels and the cultural sector, folk art forms have found new vitality. Many localities have utilised folk art forms to develop the cultural industry.

The famous BOND string quartet arrived at Noi Bai Airport, Hanoi, at 10am on October 4, to prepare for the special concert within the international music project for the community "Good Morning Vietnam", initiated by Nhan Dan Newspaper and IB Group Vietnam.