Culture

Actor Bao Bao suffers from meningococcal tuberculosis, colleagues donate more than half a billion VND for treatment

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Actor Bao Bao - Runner-up of Laughing Across Vietnam 2020, student of artist Minh Nhi, was diagnosed with meningococcal tuberculosis.

Prof. Dr. Le Hong Ly re-elected Chairman of the Vietnam Folklore Arts Association

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Hanoi - On September 13, the IX National Congress of the Vietnam Folklore Arts Association, term 2026 - 2031, entered the official working session.

Artist Quyen Van Minh and a long journey with Hanoi Jazz

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With Hanoi Jazz, artist Quyen Van Minh recognizes that the important thing of a long journey is to form a community and a habit of enjoyment.

Musical instruments telling cultural stories of Muong villages

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From the đuống, gong set to the sound of wooden drums, rustic musical instruments have passed through many generations of Muong people in Son La, becoming familiar sounds on festivals, Tet holidays and village life.

The career of musician Song Tra - the owner of the musical work "Chieu sang ga" before his death

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Before passing away in the early morning of September 12, musician Song Tra left behind a rich literary legacy, from famous bolero songs such as "Afternoon on the station track", "Remembering the world".

Inside the Phan Boi Chau celebrity memorial area waiting for repair

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HUE - Phan Boi Chau Memorial Area is in a state of degradation, the roof is rotten, items are damaged, covered in dust.

Audiences arrived 7 hours in advance to watch the concert "Fatherland in the Heart" in Ho Chi Minh City

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Ho Chi Minh City - Many audiences were present early, some people accepted to wait for 7 hours to choose a good location and immerse themselves in the concert "Fatherland in the Heart" in Ho Chi Minh City.

Identity opens the way for Vietnamese painting to step out into the world

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From lacquer, silk to contemporary life images, Vietnamese painting possesses many different values to reach the international public. The fact that works by Vietnamese artists are increasingly appearing at international exhibitions shows that the need to connect and promote Vietnamese art is expanding.

Ups and downs of the Vi clan relic in Ban Chu

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The Vi clan relic site in Ban Chu, Khuat Xa commune, Lang Son province was once the imposing cơ ngơi of a Tay clan that for many generations guarded the border.

From promotion to cultural dialogue

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In the story of bringing Vietnamese culture to the world, we often talk a lot about bringing art troupes on tours or organizing cultural weeks abroad.

Hidden spiritual feelings on the full moon day of July

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The full moon of July is an important occasion in the religious life of Vietnamese people, associated with the Vu Lan filial piety ceremony and the custom of worshiping wandering souls.

Touching the mortal realm

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Stepping into Tay Phuong Pagoda (Hanoi), what attracts tourists is not only the ancient tiled roof or the elaborate carved beams, but also the faces silently looking out from the dark. The statues, including 18 Arhat statues, each with its own appearance, spirit, like 18 different fates of people.

Full and detailed prayer text for the full moon of July 2026

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On the full moon day of the 7th lunar month, many families prepare incense, flowers, offerings, and recite prayers to commemorate ancestors and gods, praying for family peace and prosperity.

Nonsensical short video invades the rest periods of young people

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Short videos with nonsensical content are creeping into the smallest breaks of young people, gradually becoming an unbreakable habit.

Thousands of people came to watch the gratitude performance of People's Artist Kim Cuong and artists

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Ho Chi Minh City - On the evening of August 22, People's Artist Kim Cuong and many famous artists performed in gratitude at Binh Duong Flower Garden, thousands of spectators were allowed to watch for free.

Gratitude for Birth 2026" - a message about filial piety and gratitude in the Vu Lan season

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The program "Gratitude for Birth 2026" held on the evening of August 27 in Hanoi is one of the activities towards celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Golden Heart Charity Fund.

Preventing toxic short videos from surrounding users

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Just wanting to watch a few minutes before bed, many young people are swept away by dozens of videos about jealousy, adultery, mother-in-law - daughter-in-law, superstition... until after midnight. When algorithms continuously push shocking and negative content, the harm is not only time-consuming but also affecting sleep, concentration and how users perceive life.

Vietnamese cinema faces the problem of sparking creativity and attracting young people

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On August 22, in Hanoi, the 10th National Congress of the Vietnam Cinema Association, term 2026 - 2031, took place.

Art education before the requirement to preserve identity in the AI era

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Art education is facing the requirement of innovating methods, applying technology but still maintaining identity and the ability to perceive beauty for the younger generation.

Artists talk about free music distribution in pubs: Does not mean free use

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Artists may not collect money when cafes and restaurants play music, but that is not enough for businesses to use the work as they please.