National typical agricultural goods will be introduced at the Proud of Vietnamese Agricultural Products on December 28-31. Photo chinhphu.vn HÀ NỘI — The 2023 Proud of Vietnamese Agricultural Products will be held in late December in Hà Nội, aiming to popularise national products and affirm their quality to a wide community. The event …
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Miss Earth crowned in Vietnamese design
Winner of Miss Earth 2023, Drita Ziri, in the evening gown designed by Vietnamese designer Nguyễn Minh Tuấn. Photo courtesy of the designer HÀ NỘI The winner of Miss Earth 2023 beauty pageant, Drita Ziri from Albania, has selected a design by Vietnamese designer Nguyễn Minh Tuấn for her look in the …
Read More »Preserving traditional crafts: challenges and opportunities in Hà Nội’s Old Quarter
A shop that makes traditional moon cake moulds and handmade stamps on Hàng Quạt Street. — Photo laodong.vn By Thanh Nga The Old Quarter has been a hub for handicraft and trade activities for the people of Hà Nội throughout history. Consequently, preserving and developing traditional occupations within the …
Read More »Biodiversity photos on show in central city
Visitors view an exhibition of photos on biodiversity and environment of Đà Nẵng City. 63 photos are on display at the city’s APEC Park. VNS Photo Công Thành ĐÀ NẴNG — A collection of 63 photographs, chosen from 774 submissions by 109 artists from 11 provinces and cities, is currently on …
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Dr Mattias Larsson. Photo courtesy of Family Medical Practice Dr Mattias Larsson* When Hoàng was an eight-year-old vibrant boy, he was active in sports at school. His parents were satisfied with his level of activity but thought that he was a bit clumsy. He always had large bruises after football …
Read More »Traditional reformed opera doyen to be honoured
HER STORY: People’s Artist Kim Cương released her audiobook biography titled ‘Sống Cho Người, Sống Cho Mình’ (Live for People, Live for Myself), in HCM City in 2022. Photo courtesy of the producer HCM CITY — A TV show featuring People’s Artist Kim Cương, a cải lương doyen with 65 years of experience in the art form, will be released on the Hồ Chí …
Read More »Bắc Ninh launches club to preserve UNESCO recognised ca trù
Members of a ca trù training class perform at a conference held recently to announce the decision to establish the Bắc Ninh Ca Trù Club. Photo bacninh.gov.vn BẮC NINH — The cultural authority in the northern province of Bắc Ninh has launched a club to preserve and promote ca trù (ceremonial singing) recognised by UNESCO …
Read More »‘Hà Nội Days in Lâm Đồng’: opening up opportunities for mutual development
An artisan introduces the capital’s cuisine to guests in the event ‘Hà Nội Days in Lâm Đồng’. — VNS Photo Nguyễn Dũng HÀ NỘI — ‘Hà Nội Days in Lâm Đồng’ is currently taking place in Đà Lạt City, Lâm Đồng Province, with the aim of fostering investment, trade, and tourism …
Read More »Painter Hường’s ‘Journey to Live and Love…’ opens in Hà Nội
Hà Nội — Despite the severe cold in the capital, a hundred art lovers have flocked to the centre of Hà Nội to enjoy the new painting exhibition by painter Thúy Hường, entitled ‘Journey to Live & Love…’, which will continue until the last day of 2023 at 16 Ngô …
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