Calligraphy exhibition marks 1,010th anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi
A calligraphy exhibition and festival is underway at the Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature) in Hanoi on October 2 to celebrate the 1,010th anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi.
A calligraphy exhibition and festival is underway at the Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature) in Hanoi. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – A calligraphy exhibition andfestival is underway at the Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature) inHanoi on October 2 to celebrate the 1,010th anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi.
More than 100 works on display feature Hanoi’s land andpeople, cultural values, history and education.
The event also aims to connect calligraphy clubs inHanoi and calligraphers across the country through exchanges, while givingvisitors an insight into this kind of art.
The exhibition will go on until October 10.
A grand ceremony marking the 1,010th anniversary ofThang Long - Hanoi is scheduled to be held at Ly Thai To Garden in the heart ofHanoi on the evening of October 10.
As many as 500 delegates, including generations ofleaders of the city, heroic Vietnamese mothers, artists, and intellectuals willattend.
Two delegations of Hanoi will offer incense to King LyThai To at Den Do Temple in Bac Ninh province and the ancient royal capital ofHoa Lu in Ninh Binh province at 9am on October 4 and at the Imperial Citadel ofThang Long and Ly Thai To Monument at 7am in Hanoi on October 10.
More events will be held, including a seminar oncultural resources in Hanoi’s innovative city development strategy on September28, a high-level symposium on Hanoi initiative - smart city on October 2, agathering marking the 60th anniversary of Hanoi - Hue - Saigon twinningrelations (October 8) on October 3, and a music show marking the occasion atthe Hanoi Opera House on the same day.
The Hanoi chapter of the Ho Chi Minh Communist YouthUnion will host a “I Love Hanoi” festival, which features a high-levelconference on connecting overseas Vietnamese to build a national start-upecosystem, a music show “Proud of Vietnam”, a ceremony honouring good childrenin Hanoi, a junior sports competition on October 9, celebrations for theanniversary on Dinh Tien Hoang Street on October 10, and a music show, “Hanoi -Aspiration of a Flying Dragon”, at Ly Thai To Garden on October 13.
The city will also launch a design competition, “Hanoicreativity space”, on October 26./.
As the resurgence of COVID-19 in Vietnam has been basically brought under control, the tourism sector in the capital city of Hanoi has been swiftly making plans to attract visitors again and gradually return to previous levels of growth.
Hanoi has set itself a target to greet 35-39 million tourists by 2025, including 8-9 million foreigners, earning about 151 trillion VND (6.53 billion USD), under the city’s recently-launched tourism development strategy with a view to 2030.
Quang Duc pottery is known for its wide range of forms, including wine bottles, jars, lime pots, vases, plant pots, incense burners and candle stands. Decorative motifs are equally rich, featuring mythical creatures, pastoral scenes, floral patterns, deer, peacocks, bats and more.
Vietnam’s cinematic appeal lies in its diverse settings, from terraced mountains and limestone karsts to bustling markets and ancient towns. Its mix of ethnic vibes, buzzing street life, and old traditions gives directors a goldmine for storytelling.
The Vietnamese team will gather on June 26 in Ba Ria-Vung Tau, where they will train until July 14 before departing for Indonesia for the ASEAN U23 Championship 2025, which runs from July 15 to 29. Vietnam will face Laos on July 19 and Cambodia on July 22 in the group stage.
The exhibition showcases more than 100 valuable documents and artifacts, divided into two main parts: “Journalist Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh” and “President Ho Chi Minh – Founder and Mentor of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press.” This is an opportunity to recall the late leader’s journalism journey and affirm his exceptional role in founding and guiding the revolutionary press in Vietnam.
For the first time, the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has granted Vietnam hosting rights for the two championships, including the Asian women’s solo category, which debuts this year as an officially recognised event.
Eight teams will join the tournament, divided into two groups. Group A features Vietnam, the Philippines, Sichuan Club (China), and Australia, while Group B consists of Vietnam U21, Korabelka Club (Russia), Taiwan (China), and U21 Thailand.
Despite strong home support and high expectations, Vietnam were unable to overcome the defending champions, who secured their third consecutive win over Vietnam in a regional final, following previous victories in 2014 and 2023.
The event, part of Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy strategy through 2030, was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela and USM’s Faculty of International Relations. It attracted thousands of students from universities across Venezuela.
For the first time, Vietnamese audiences will have the opportunity to experience the ballet masterpiece "Don Quixote" in its original version by renowned choreographer Marius Petipa.
The contest carried deep meaning as it was the first time the life of Vietnamese women abroad had been highlighted as the central theme, said poet and writer Nguyen Quang Thieu, Chairman of the Vietnam Writers’ Association.
The event formed part of Vietnam’s ongoing campaign to seek UNESCO World Heritage status for the complex at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, scheduled to take place in Paris in July.
Creative cultural festivals are fast emerging as a new catalyst for tourism development in Vietnam, as localities increasingly invest in these vibrant events on a more systematic and larger scale.
This marks the first time Vietnam has hosted a continental-level Muay event which will feature competitions across 28 weight categories in combat and eight performance categories.
Coming to the Vietnamese booth, visitors had the chance to take part in a bamboo dance, a workshop on painting woven bamboo or rattan, or quizzes about Vietnam.
These are impressive achievements, not only showing the efforts and prowess of Vietnamese paddlers but also serving as proof of the sports sector’s strategic and systematic investment.
The cultural event in Canberra not only fostered cultural exchanges between Vietnam and Australia but also contributed to promoting Vietnam’s image internationally
A calligraphy exhibition and festival is underway at the Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature) in Hanoi. (Photo: VNA) 
