Five Hungarian movies and animated films will be screened during the Hungarian Film Week in Ho Chi Minh City. (Photo: sggp.org.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) - Five Hungarian movies and animated films will be screenedduring Hungarian Film Week from November 25-29 in Ho Chi Minh City.
The comedyentitled "Cream🌠" directed by Nora Lakos will be shown at theopening of the event on November 25. The film revolves around a 34-year-oldwoman who lost the love of her life and her pastry shop. She makes up her mindto get both her ex-boyfriend and her pastry shop back, even if it means she hasto lie. "Cream" won many top prizes atinternational film festivals, including Best Feature Director, Jury SpecialAward and Best Writer at the 2021 Paris International Film Festival.
The event willalso introduce "Liza, the Fox-Fairy"🔥, a comedy directed by Károly Ujj Mészáros.The film was awarded the Grand Prize at the Fantasporto Film Festival inPortugal in 2015 and won many awards at film festivals such as the BrusselsInternational Festival of Fantastic Film and the Madrid International FantasticFilm Festival.
Two classicanimated films will also be screened at the festival, including "The LittleFox" released in 1981, and "The Treasure of Swamp Castle" from1985.
BudapestNoir🥀, a movie on a thrilling murder in Hungary directed by Eva Gardos,will be presented on the last day (November 29).
During the filmweek, the organisers will set up a stall called “Hungarian Corner Charity” tosell traditional Hungarian products to raise funds for the association for thesupport of people with disabilities and orphans in HCM City.
The event, whichis co-organised by the Consulate General of Hungary in the city and the HCMCity Cinematography Association.
♕ All the films will begin screening at 7pm at Cinestar at 135 Hai Ba Trung street in district 1. Audiences cansend an email to eventhungary.hcm@mfa.gov.hu to receive free ticketsor collect them at the cinema./.
The Spanish Embassy on September 20 hosted an event to introduce the first environmental film festival featuring international and local films and conversations on sustainability and harmony with nature in Vietnam, which is scheduled to run from September 23 to October 7.
A Japanese film festival will be held in major cities across the countries between October 21 and November 27, according to the Japan Foundation Centre for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam.
Nguyen Trong Nha Uyen has made history for Vietnam’s dancesport by clinching a bronze medal in the solo Latin category at the WDSF World Championship 2025 in Germany.
The ambassador noted that among the 300,000 Vietnamese residing in the RoK, around 3,000 are living in Pyeongtaek and contributing actively to the local economy. Ho expressed his hope that the local authorities will continue support the overseas Vietnamese community in the city.
This is the first time since the adoption of the Convention that a country has served two consecutive terms on the Committee. The outcome shows the trust and recognition that member states have given Vietnam for its efforts and achievements in carrying out and promoting the Convention, as well as for its active role, strong standing, and growing credibility at UNESCO.
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.
Five Hungarian movies and animated films will be screened during the Hungarian Film Week in Ho Chi Minh City. (Photo: sggp.org.vn) 
