Culture - Sports

Archaeological excavation and research at the Hoa Lu Ancient Capital and other sites in the northern province of Ninh Binh were reviewed at a workshop held by the provincial Department of Culture and Sports.

Nguyen Thi Kim Hoa, a writer with a paralysed right arm, has been named in the list of 20 inspirational women in 2021 by the Forbes Vietnam magazine.

Ton Ngoc Hiep, who already opened 10 Vietnamese “pho” (noodle soup) restaurants in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is planning to bring the brand to the UK and the US.

A fire-lighting ritual was held for making a up-to-300-kg bronze drum by the Vietnam Association of Historical Sciences (VAHS) in Dong Don district, the north-central province of Thanh Hoa on April 18.

Cu Chi Tunnels, a popular destination for both domestic and foreign tourists thanks to its unique historical and architectural values, may soon join UNESCO’s list of world heritage.

The administration of northern Phu Tho province held ceremonies on April 17 to commemorate the legendary ancestors of Vietnam, Father Lac Long Quan and Mother Au Co.

A press conference was held on April 15 to introduce activities celebrating the eighth Vietnam Book Day.

“Cong Troi”, a project offering Vietnamese artworks in digital form, is expected to expose Vietnamese art to collectors worldwide.

Vietnamese movie “Invisible Love”, produced by Vietnam Feature Film Studio 1 and Hong Nhat Culture Company, has won five awards at recent international film festivals.

An Ao dai performance event named “Ao Dai Cua Chung Ta” was held in Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam in Hanoi, on April 9.

Producers of Vietnamese films “Bo gia” and “Thien than ho menh” have unveiled their plans for the overseas screening of the two movies.

A Vietnamese restaurant has been named among the 50 best in Asia.