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Free film screenings explore Hà Nội and the tradition of learning

Thursday, Sep 24, 2026

A highlight of the Film Week is a programme featuring 15 films and six films ed from the Hiền tài hôm nay (Talents of Today) Short Film Contest.

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Calligraphy brought to the public through heritage event

Tuesday, Sep 15, 2026

Entitled ''Nét chữ An Nhiên'' (Serene Calligraphic Strokes) and open from September 15-19 at the Temple of Literature''s Heritage Experience Area, the event fosters a natural connection between the art of calligraphy, tradition of learning and the rich cultural heritage of the ancient imperial capital.

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Short film contest about education allows to use AI

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

The competition aims to honour Việt Nam''s scholarly traditions while inspiring young intellectuals to pursue creativity, innovation and social responsibility in the modern era.

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Hà Nội's first major showcase of artworks by Emperor Hàm Nghi

Friday, Apr 24, 2026

Allusive Panorama features 20 original works gathered from ten private collections. Curated to international standards, the exhibition marks the first major retrospective of Emperor Hàm Nghi’s artworks to be staged in the capital.

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National relic site transforms into garden of light

Sunday, Apr 12, 2026

This event is a highlight of the celebrations marking the 950th anniversary of the establishment of the Quốc Tử Giám – Việt Nam’s first national university.

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Night tour at Temple of Literature offers fresh cultural experience

Saturday, Jan 03, 2026

Organised by the Temple of Literature-Quốc Tử Giám Cultural and Scientific Activities Centre to welcome the 2026 New Year, the programme blends traditional Vietnamese music with the site’s architectural and historical setting, creating an immersive heritage experience after dark.

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Photo exhibition captures Hà Nội in the era of nation’s rise

Thursday, Oct 09, 2025

Each photograph offers a unique and heartfelt perspective on the thousand-year-old capital – a city that preserves its rich cultural identity while advancing with dynamism in the new era.

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International fine arts exhibition opens at Văn Miếu – Quốc Tử Giám

Saturday, Sep 06, 2025

The curatorial concept, presented in the three languages of Vietnamese, Spanish, and Tagalog, highlights the role of art as a cultural bridge fostering empathy and connections between cultures and communities.

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Poland's Next Top Model films in VN

Friday, Nov 20, 2015

The audiences of the reality TV show Next Top Model will have a chance to see the beauty of Viet Nam and interesting challenges for the five top contestants at Poland''s Next Top Model 2015 on TVN television channel in...

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Circus troupe to launch VN tour

Friday, Feb 27, 2015

Vietnamese, Russian and Belarusian artists will entertain spectators at a circus to tour Viet Nam from this Sunday in Ha Noi.

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Vietnam Project Runway winner unveils collection at New York Couture Fashion Week 2015

Wednesday, Feb 11, 2015

Vietnam Project Runway 2014 winner Ly Giam Tien will unveil his latest collection Dark Raven on Sunday at Crowne Plaza Times Square in New York City as part of the ongoing New York Couture Fashion Week.

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Culture Vulture (11-02-2015)

Wednesday, Feb 11, 2015

A ceremony was held recently to honour vi giam, a type of folk singing in the central provinces of Nghe An and Ha Tinh. The traditional art has received a slot on UNESCO''s world intangible heritage list.

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Vi giam singing given UNESCO certificate

Monday, Feb 02, 2015

Various rhythms of vi giam singing were performed during a ceremony on Saturday night in Vinh City in the central province of Nghe An.

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Heritage status atop 2014 cultural events

Saturday, Jan 03, 2015

UNESCO''s recognition of vi and giam folk songs as intangible cultural heritages of humanity is a top 10 culture event of the year, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has announced.

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Work-songs seek UN stamp

Wednesday, Nov 26, 2014

Vietnamese work songs are in the running to become UNESCO symbols of intangible world heritage, along with 45 other cultural practices across the globe.