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The Vietnam-Japan Festival of Martial Arts showcased a unique collaboration between the two nations, organized by the Nippon Budokan Public Financial Organization, the Japan Martial Arts Association, the Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organizations, and the Vietnam-Japan Friendship Association. This event celebrated the long-standing friendship between Vietnam and Japan, fusing modern and traditional martial arts performances that captivated the audience. The beauty of Kendo, a Japanese martial art, on display at the festival. Photo : N.K. / Tuoi Tre A delegation of 70 Japanese martial artists and coaches showcased their skills in 12 different martial arts styles, including nine modern disciplines: Judo, Kendo, Kyudo, Sumo, Karatedo, Aikido, Shorinji Kempo, Naginata, and Jukendo; and three traditional forms: Tennenrishinryu Kenjutsu, Muhi Muteki Ryu Jojutsu, and Ryukyu-Oukehiden-Motobu Udundi. Their performances were a testament to their years of dedication and pra...

Hanoi’s August Revolution Square resonated with the timeless tunes of the legendary Swedish band ABBA during a captivating one-and-a-half-hour concert on October 12. The music band “Arrival from Sweden” took the stage, performing ABBA’s immortal songs and transporting the audience back in time to the glorious days of disco. The lively set list included iconic songs such as “Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!,” “Money, Money, Money,” “Fernando,” and, of course, the unforgettable “Mamma Mia.” Swedish singers dazzled the audience in traditional Vietnamese áo dài. Photo: Swedish Embassy in Vietnam One of the concert’s most memorable moments came when foreign singers took to the stage in elegant áo dài to perform ABBA’s classic “Dancing Queen,” accompanied by a performance from the Vietnam Ao Dai Heritage Club. The audience, particularly the youth of Hanoi, enthusiastically applauded and cheered throughout the performance. Local musician Giang Son shared her excitement, stating that ABBA...

The exhibition named “Awakening The Architectural Beauty of Chau Long Street Through the Perspective of Urban Sketching” is currently showcased at Van Xuan Flower Garden, Quan Thanh Ward, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi until March 24th. This exhibition is the outcome of a sketch drawing contest themed around Hanoi, organized by Urban Sketchers Hanoi Group. Urban Sketchers Hanoi, which was established in 2016 by a group of architects including Tran Thi Thanh Thuy, Dinh Hai, Chu Quoc Binh, and Nguyen Hoang Lam, aims to preserve Hanoi’s beauty and share their love for the city with the community through sketching. They also strive to raise awareness about the protection and promotion of Hanoi’s heritage and cultural values. The exhibition focuses on discovering and showcasing the unique beauty of Chau Long Street from the perspectives of many street sketchers of various ages. The founders of Urban Sketchers Hanoi depict the city’s culture, history, art, and architecture in their paintings, wi...