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Written and directed by Duong Dieu Linh, “The Housewife’s Voodoo” takes us on a journey into the life of a Hanoi-based housewife who turns to voodoo in a desperate attempt to rekindle her husband’s love, only to unintentionally invite a mysterious entity into their home. With a unique blend of magical realism and a quirky sense of humor, the film delves into the universal themes of womanhood, family dynamics, and cultural traditions. It offers a fresh and captivating perspective on the challenges and aspirations of middle-aged women, a theme that Linh has explored in her award-winning short film series, including “A Trip to Heaven,” “Sweet, Salty,” and “Mother, Daughter, Dreams.” Linh’s feature film debut is set to premiere at the prestigious Venice Film Festival, the world’s oldest and one of the most renowned film festivals, alongside other prestigious events such as the Big Three European Film Festivals, the Toronto Film Festival, and Sundance Film Festival. These festivals are...

The Korean Cultural Centre in Vietnam is offering various activities for participants to engage in Korean culture. On July 28, there will be a workshop where participants can create crafts from Korean traditional Hanji paper. On August 4, participants can listen to Korean children’s stories and create Korean Minhwa painting. Additionally, on August 12, there will be an opportunity to make masks and experience Korean traditional mask dancing. All activities will take place at the National Library of Vietnam, located at 31 Trang Thi street in Hanoi. These activities are free of charge. In 2017, the International Cultural Foundation (ICF) of the Republic of Korea opened the children cultural library at the National Library of Vietnam, providing a space for cultural exchanges and book readings to help children understand more about Korean culture. The post Experience Korean Culture at Vietnam National Library’s Weekend Events appeared first on Vietexplorer.com .

The inaugural art exhibition of Vietnam in Mongolia, named “Scent of the South Wind – Vietnamese Contemporary Paintings,” is currently on display at the Mongol Art Gallery in Ulaanbaatar, the capital city of Mongolia. The exhibition will be open to the general public until August 2nd. The exhibition helps introduce Vietnamese contemporary art to Mongolian audiences. Photo: Embassy of Vietnam in Mongolia The exhibition showcases a collection of 50 paintings and prints by 16 talented Vietnamese artists hailing from the major cities of Hanoi, Haiphong, and Ho Chi Minh City. Additionally, two paintings by a Mongolian volunteer artist are also featured in the exhibition. The Vietnamese Ambassador to Mongolia, Doan Khanh Tam, has stated that the purpose of this cultural event is to commemorate the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Mongolia (1954-2024). “The exhibition serves as a valuable platform to foster mutual understanding and strengthen bilat...