On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Vietnam - France diplomatic relations, Jean-Charles Sarrazin, an artist, conducted an instructive discussion on illustration and hands-on drawing session for students of Thuan Hoa High School at the French Institute in Hue, located at No.1 Le Hong Phong Street (Hue City).

On the afternoon of November 3rd, Permanent Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, Mr. Nguyen Thanh Binh, hosted a courtesy reception for delegation from Japan led by Mr. Asaba Kazuyoshi, Chairman of the Fukuroi - Vietnam Friendship Association.

The typical product of Ao Dai is one of the important elements making up the soul of the nation of Vietnam. Yet, for making Ao Dai truly a famous national brand name and a creative and cultural industry product, perhaps we still have to put in a lot of effort. What the Korean have done for their Hanbok is one of the good practices that we need to refer to.

Vietnam's first digital art exhibition and experience space, named "Sống Lab", designed to resemble a museum, is set to open its doors to the public on October 20th.

Once following a friend of mine to Hoi An (Quang Nam province), I was quite impressed with the communal house of Cam Thanh commune. From outside, the building has a bold characteristic of the image of a Vietnamese village with a row of upright areca palm trees. In particular, the structure of sturdy wooden columns and bamboo frames, and available natural materials make visitors feel close to their homeland.

On the afternoon of September 18th, Mr. Nguyen Thanh Binh, Member of the Provincial Party Committee Standing board and Standing Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, hosted a welcome and working session with a delegation from the French Embassy in Vietnam.

On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Japan, aiming to promote cultural exchange between Vietnam and Japan in the Central region, the HUE MATSURI 2023 event took place, with the theme "Manga Palace", within two days from September 9 to 10, in the square in front of the Quoc Tu Giam relic in Hue Imperial City.

Located on the most beautiful - Le Loi Street - in Hue city, the park is covered with the canopies of green tree rows. Visitors can’t miss the iconic stone statues of the Vietnamese heroic soldiers, the Vietnamese girl, or the bowing man. The fresh, airy space and beautiful scenery altogether make it an ideal place to relax and get away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

According to a Vietnam News Agency correspondent in Malaysia, from August 30 to September 2, the Malaysia - Vietnam Friendship Association attended the "Taste of Sambal" fair in Ipoh, Perak state. The Vietnamese booth, with many special dishes, has attracted the visit and enjoyment of many overseas Vietnamese in Malaysia and international friends.

The “Photo exhibition of the images of Ao dai featured on postage stamps” will take place from August 27 to September 2 at Kodo Café (No. 36 – 38 Nguyen Phuc Nguyen, Huong Long Ward, Hue City) on the occasion of Vietnam Stamp Day (August 27).