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History shared through cinema

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To mark the 14th National Party Congress, free film screenings are drawing strong public interest across Vietnam, from Hanoi to Bac Ninh, bringing documentaries and feature films closer to audiences while helping young viewers better understand national history, cultural heritage, and the values shaped by previous generations.

Vinyl in the digital age

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In the digital age, vinyl still holds a special place for music lovers. In Brussels, the Vinyl Brussels Record Fair brings together collectors from across Europe, preserving the original sound, memories, and passion that vinyl records offer beyond the digital world.

Dalat “music tourism” proves magnetic

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Beyond its cool climate and poetic scenery, Dalat is emerging as a destination where music becomes an experience. From dawn performances by Xuan Huong Lake to large outdoor shows drawing thousands of visitors, live music is increasingly shaping the city’s tourism appeal, turning melodies into a new driver of local growth.

Digital museums attract public engagement

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In the digital era, where technology shapes new experiences and redefines every form of interaction, digital transformation is now an inevitable part of cultural interpretation. With a role of providing spaces for comprehensive educational experiences, many museums have adopted innovative and engaging approaches to bring cultural products closer to the public.

India Fair 2026 brings Indian culture to Hanoi

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The India Fair 2026 at Thong Nhat Park brought vibrant cultural exchange to life, celebrating cuisine, traditional arts, yoga, music and more in honour of the 10th anniversary of the Vietnam–India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. With over 1,000 participants, this open-to-the-public festival offered a joyful way to connect cultures and deepen mutual understanding.

Craft village ramps up Lunar New Year production

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As Lunar New Year approaches, furnaces in Binh An rice paper village in Lam Dong glow from morning to dusk as families work tirelessly to fulfil year-end orders and preserve traditional flavours. Made from pure rice and crafted by hand, these beloved rice papers are in high demand, and the village plans to blend tradition with modern production methods to keep the craft thriving.

Young artists gather at Genfest

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This weekend, on 17 January, the GENfest MBillion mega music festival will take place in Hanoi, bringing together young artists across multiple styles. The event will feature chart-topping names such as Hieuthuhai, Quang Hung Master D, Phung Khanh Linh, Low G and Jsol, alongside integrated art activities and a main stage designed with modern 3D mapping projection technology.

Free films mark 14th National Party Congress

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To mark the 14th National Party Congress, the Vietnam Film Institute is holding a programme of free revolutionary film screenings in Hanoi. The event runs from 14 - 17 January at Ngoc Khanh Cinema, with free tickets issued for each screening.

Ancient Rome introduces livestream guided tours

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The power of digital media to transport audiences is also being felt thousands of miles away in Italy. Some of Rome's most valuable archaeological sites are usually closed to the public, but a new livestream is opening them up. Viewers can now explore hidden treasures guided in real time from beneath the ruins.