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 Lim Festival (Love duet singing festival): February 22-25 (lunar January 9 - 12)
 My Duong Festival: January 31 (lunar December 17)
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Arts
A Concert of Bamboo, Wind and Water

Of Vo Trong Nghia achievements, he designed a 5-storey building in Japan which received great compliments from his Japanese colleagues. In addition he nurtured an idea to use specific materials and came up with building solutions that are environmentally friendly for the construction projects in Vietnam. After successfully completing his post-graduate study with a master diploma, Nghia was allowed to continue his study in Japan, but he decided to return to Vietnam to further his career.

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Vietnamese Traits in Pham Luc’s Paintings

Pham Luc has been rousing the interests of Vietnamese art enthusiasts for a nearly half century. His paintings are created with multi-styles, multi-languages and diverse themes, truthfully reflecting every aspect and beauty of life via the humanitarian thought and vision of the artist. He transfers all his emotion, aspiration and feeling of happiness or sadness onto every canvas he touches.

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Lacquer Paintings by Nguyen Ngoc Dung

Apart from being a lecturer at the Hanoi University of Industrial Fine Arts and Hanoi Open University for more than 40 years, and head of the Theory and Criticism Department of Vietnam Fine Arts Association, Professor and Doctor Nguyen Ngoc Dung has also created a series of oil and lacquer paintings.

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Painter Le Anh Van - Dreams of the Old Countryside

Painter Le Anh Van, Rector of Vietnam University of Fine Arts, is a brilliant painter of Vietnam’s contemporary painting style, particularly in the theme of landscapes and countryside. He has an idiosyncratic style and his works leave a long-lasting impression on viewers at both domestic and international exhibitions.

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Silver Craft in Dinh Cong

Noted Vietnamese historian Phan Huy Chu (1782-1840) confirmed that the silver craft at a place known as Dinh Cong, present-day Hoang Mai District of Hanoi, was established about 1,500 years ago. Silver jewellery made in Dinh Cong was famous throughout the old capital and many of its skilled craftsmen were invited to make jewellery for members of the royal family.

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Nguyen Son with Contemporary Vision

Painter Nguyen Son was born in 1974 in Hanoi. He graduated from the Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts University in 2001.

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Vietnamese Dramas Spoken in English

Under normal circumstances a drama performed by the Hanoi Youth Theatre draws good reviews, but a series of short dramas now being staged by the theatre in spoken English has reached new heights, to the appreciation of many foreign theatre goers. 

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Copper Embossed Paintings

It is difficult to make an ordinary folk painting, but just stop a moment and consider what it takes to make a copper embossed painting describing folk subjects. One such skilful artisan is Le Van Phu from Hanoi who has indulged in the craft for the last 30 years.

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A Rendezvous of Vietnamese Photographers

Every five years, the photographic competition and exhibition entitled “Vietnam – Country and People” is held by Vietnam Pictorial. It has been a famous trademark for Vietnamese photographic artists thanks to its prestige and influence. The photos that won high prizes may be introduced to international friends via Vietnam Pictorial Magazine that is published in five languages including Vietnamese, English, Chinese, Spanish and Lao and in seven languages including Vietnamese, English, Chinese, Spanish, Lao, Japanese and Russian, online.

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: :  Published stories
.:: Enduring Vitality (9/2009)
.:: “The Comedy of Life 8” (8/2009)
.:: Mysterious Reality in Nguyen Trung Tin’s Paintings (7/2009)
.:: Spartacus revised on the Vietnamese Stage (7/2009)
.:: The Vietnam Bamboo Band (6/2009)
.:: Dang Mau Tuu’s Paintings (6/2009)
.:: Moments on battlefields (5/2009)
.:: Coba stained glass pictures(4/2009)
.:: Photos of Vietnam in the early 20th century (4/2009)
.:: Painter of Cham colours (4/2009)
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.:: Vietnam is among the most peaceful countries
.:: Samsung opens a mobile phone factory in Vietnam
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Vietnamese Ca Tru becomes the World's Heritage
Vietnamese Quan ho recognized by UNESCO as a World's Intangible Cultural Heritage
.:: Vietnam to host WEF East Asian Meeting 2010
.:: Vietnam in the top list of countries having the world’s biggest cement productivity
.:: Vietnam – major exporter of seafood to South Korea
.:: Business Association of Overseas Vietnamese Established
.:: Vietnamese enterprises show their optimism about economic recovery
.:: Vietnam to lead the world in entertainment and media’s growth
.:: Vietnamese Prime Minister approves the Agreements on Visa Exemption for Diplomatic Passport Holders between Vietnam and Israel and Switzerland
.:: Vietnam ranks first in Southeast Asia for world biosphere reserves
.:: Vietnam remains an ideal place for US investors
.:: Vietnam among most attractive countries for software processing
.:: Vietnam is the 39th safest country in the world
.:: Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung visited the Republic of Korea and attended the meeting to celebrate the 20th anniversary of ASEAN-RoK relationship
.:: World Bank plans 1.3-1.5 billion USD loan to Vietnam in the fiscal year 2009
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