The “Sun in the Dark” Film Week takes place from August 15 to 24, 2025 at Ngoc Khanh Cinema, Hanoi. This is an event organized by the Center for Supporting and Developing Cinema Talents (TPD) to look back on more than 20 years of director Bui Thac Chuyen’s career, focusing on his latest film –…
A classic embroidery class that was once associated with Hanoi female students in the early 20th century was recreated in the ancient space of Trung Vuong School (formerly Dong Khanh) on August 12, 2025. The event “Thread of Time” was organized by the People’s Committee of Cua Nam Ward and Trung Vuong Secondary School in…
On August 9, 2025, Ho Van space became a unique cultural meeting place when the cultural activity “Weaving heritage – Weaving creativity” #9 took place, attracting a large audience in the capital with many rich experiences –nFolk melodies and Vietnamese handicraft spirit blend together in a heritage space in the heart of Hanoi. Heritage discovery…
From 7 to 10 August 2025, Hanoi, Hue, Hoi An (Da Nang) and Ho Chi Minh City sent Vietnamese representatives to participate in Momentum 2025 in Edinburgh, Scotland, following an invitation from the British Council. Bringing together cultural leaders and artists, the programme highlighted the growing role of Vietnamese cities in international exchange and their…
In an era where climate change, ecological crises, and social fractures are forcing architecture to reexamine its very foundations, the question “How can we live with this world?” has become a central thread running through many contemporary practices. On July 30, 2025, at the French Institute in Hanoi, the talk show “Living With – From…
Giấy bồi (Papier-Mâché) is a material closely linked to Vietnam’s cultural memory. For a long time, Vietnamese people have used giấy bồi to create Mid-Autumn Festival masks, effigies, folk toys, and decorative items. With its simple yet highly creative crafting technique, giấy bồi not only preserves a rustic beauty but also reflects the traditional handicraft…
