HA NOI — Antique lovers will be able to indulge at a new exhibition that is being organised by Ha Noi's Antiques Lovers Club.
Royal robes that were worn by kings and mandarins from the Nguyen dynasty, ceramic ware from the Le and Nguyen dynasties and paintings by famous Vietnamese contemporary artists will be on display at the event.
The exhibition will be held at the Exhibition House at No 93 Dinh Tien Hoang Street till February 25.
Antique collector Nguyen Truong, chairman of the club noted that an enormous amount of effort was given to preserve the objects on display.
Hue to organise prayer for peace and happiness
HUE CITY — A traditional festival to pray for peace and happiness will be held at Hue City's Huyen Tran Cultural Centre.
The eight-day festival will begin on February 10 (the 8th day of the first month of the lunar calendar), featuring three cultural events that highlight the historic royal city's culture and lifestyle.
Dozens of traditional theatre, music and song programmes will be staged by members of professional and amateur art troupes.
Traditional games such as chess and martial arts will feature several hundred people and masters of kung fu.
Visitors will also enjoy open-air culinary and flower-arranging activities during the festival.
The festival is expected to attract 50,000 people.
CNN praises 17th century Truong Luy rampart
HA NOI — CNN aired a documentary on the Truong Luy rampart on Wednesday.
The television station said the site was of significant archaeological interest and an ideal destination for adventure tourists in Southeast Asia.
Truong Luy, which was built in the 17th century, runs north to south for about 200km through the central provinces of Quang Ngai and Binh Dinh along the Truong Son mountain range. — VNS