The book fair is open from Febraury 22-27, with thousands of books on offer. — Photo courtesy of the organiser HCM CITY — Thousands of discounted books are waiting to be found at a book fair in HCM City. The Trans-Việt Nam Book Fair 2022 is organised by six prestigious publishers: The Trẻ (Youth) Publishing …
Read More »There’s a buzz about U Minh District’s wild bee pupae salad
Duy An Wild bee pupae salad from U Minh District is among the best dishes of southern Cà Mau Province, said resident Huỳnh Văn Lý, 76. Lý said U Minh forest is well-known nationwide for its wild honey and bee pupae which can be cooked in special dishes such as porridge or …
Read More »Clever car fanatics make a backyard Bugatti Chiron
QUẢNG NINH — A Bugatti Chiron will set you back a whopping $2 million, but not in Việt Nam! This carbon copy sure looks the real deal but it was made by hand by a group of clever car fanatics in their backyard. Led by the 24-year-old Vũ Đức Sang, …
Read More »Hà Nội theatres shine bright again
Tickets for many plays at Lệ Ngọc Theatre have sold out, just a week after going on sale. — Photo Lệ Ngọc Theare Facebook HÀ NỘI — Theatres in the capital city are open again and shining bright after COVID-enforced closures and competition with other modern entertainment forms. An art show programme …
Read More »Twelve excellent German films screened at KinoFest film festival
Excellent German-made films will be screened at KinoFest film festival. — Photo courtesy of the producer HÀ NỘI — Twelve selected German films of different genres will be screened at the 2022 KinoFest film festival from February 18 to March 31. The film festival is being organised by eight Goethe institutions in …
Read More »Southern city acquaints visitors with traditional art forms
Artists perform tài tử music as part of a programme launched by the Tây Đô Theatre in Cần Thơ City. The performances of tài tử , vọng cổ and cải lương art forms aim to entertain visitors. — Photo courtesy of the organisers CẦN THƠ — A programme to entertain tourists with several genres of traditional music like tài tử, vọng cổ and cải …
Read More »Vietnamese supermodel to transform cruise ship into ocean catwalk
Vietnamese supermodel Jessica Minh Anh is pictured on board of Costa Toscana, the world’s newest LNG-powered cruise ship. Photo Jessica Minh Anh HÀ NỘI – The world’s latest liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered cruise ship, Costa Toscana, will be transformed into a sky-high ocean catwalk for J Spring Fashion Show 2022, on …
Read More »HCM City theatre gives kids something new to cheer
Phương Nam Theatre’ actors provide young audiences with talks about Vietnamese puppetry and its history after every show. — Photo courtesy of the producer HCM CITY – The Phương Nam Theatre has launched two new water puppetry and circus-based plays, offering fresh entertainment options to children in HCM City. The Lòng Mẹ (Mother’s Love) and Huyền …
Read More »Tourism in Hà Nội to reflect changing trends in 2022
The aerial view of Cổ Loa – Hà Nội’s oldest citadel. VNA/VnExpress News Photo Mai Mai HÀ NỘI – To meet tourists’ demands and needs in 2022, many new breakthrough products will be on offer when borders reopen, according to the director of the city’s Department of Tourism Đặng …
Read More »The ‘new normal’ in places of worship
Visiting the pagoda on the first day of the Lunar New Year is a long-term tradition of Vietnamese people. Many people believe that going to the pagoda and praying will bring them a year of peace and luck. This year, the pilgrimage to the pagoda holds a special meaning to residents in …
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