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The opening ceremony of the painting competition entitled “Vietnamese Heritage in Fine Arts” was held on May 18, highlighting the importance of preserving cultural heritage and natural values. The lacquer painting titled “The Scenery of Thay Pagoda” by Pham Hau (1903- 1995) Participants in the contest have a chance to win a special prize worth VND100 million or nearly US$4,400, according to the Cultural Heritage Association of Vietnam. The contest offers 17 with a total value of VND960 million (US$40,500), including the US$4,400 grand prize. To Van Dong, Vice President of the Cultural Heritage Association of Vietnam (CHAV), said the event organizer calls for the participation of young local artists and art lovers who can depict the beauty and value of Vietnam’s heritage through artworks. “The contest aims to praise the value of heritage and spread the love for national heritage among Vietnamese youth. This will encourage them to foster the protection and preservation

Europe Village – the largest European cultural event in Vietnam – makes its comeback with “Adventures of the Senses”, enabling participants to immerse in a European atmosphere in the heart of Hanoi. The three-day event starting on May 12 at Hoan Kiem Lake Walking Zones offers a full and varied schedule that includes cultural performances by European and Vietnamese artists, sports events, dance performances, and kid-friendly activities, among others. Additionally, attendees can travel through Europe by stopping by prestigious Country Booths , sampling European cuisine, or interacting with European technologies and goods on display by European companies with Vietnamese subsidiaries. Among them are grand and exclusive exhibitions like the European Fashion Photography Exhibition, a display of watercolor paintings of European landscapes , thrilling dance performances, and delectable foods with authentic European flavors.  Europe Village takes place in Hanoi on May 12-14. Phot