First came social media, then it was the digitalisation of runway shows; and now fashion weeks have evolved with public expectations at an all-time high, all the time. Runway shows are no longer closed-door events. Instead, most organisers are turning them into extravaganzas that the public can enjoy too. Photo …
Read More »Seoul Metropolitan Ballet debuts with reimagined ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’
The debut performance of Korea’s first public contemporary ballet company, Seoul Metropolitan Ballet, is set to break new ground in Korea’s dance scene in August. From left: Ballerino Shih-Huai Liang, choreographer Joo Jae-man, Sejong Center CEO Ahn Ho-sang, ballet dancers Won Jin-ho and Lee Seung-yong pose for a group photo …
Read More »Bình Định to build two-hectare martial arts park
Bình Định province is preparing to renovate and expand a children’s park into a two-hectare martial arts park along Quy Nhơn beach. Perspective view of Bình Định martial arts park. —Photo plo.vn BÌNH ĐỊNH — Bình Định Province is preparing to renovate and expand a children’s park into a two-hectare martial arts park …
Read More »Melodies for healing: a concert to support hemodialysis patients
Inspired by the book Dialysis Memoirs and driven by the heartfelt messages that author Hồ Hồng Việt wishes to share, the Sunset Sun charity concert aims to express gratitude to the book’s readers while weaving together classical melodies and life’s profound values. HÀ NỘI – A heartfelt concert to support …
Read More »Việt Nam joins efforts to promote preservation of world heritage values
Việt Nam always prioritises the effective implementation of the World Heritage Convention, paying attention to conserving and promoting the value of eight world heritage sites in the country. Hội An is officially recognised by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritag in 1999. — VNA/VNS Photo NEW DELHI — Vietnamese Deputy …
Read More »Đà Nẵng, Hà Nội, among top destinations for solo travellers in Southeast Asia
Đà Nẵng in central Việt Nam and Hà Nội, the capital of Việt Nam, have been identified by Lonely Planet as two of the seven most popular destinations in Southeast Asia for solo travelers, due to their safety and affordability. A woman cycles past the Cathedral in Hà Nội, which, along …
Read More »Fostering relations between French and Vietnamese cinema: French Attache
Jeremy Segay is the Regional Audiovisual Attache of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs to Việt Nam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand, working in the fields of cinema, music and television. Jeremy Segay is the Regional Audiovisual Attache of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs to …
Read More »Three new special national relic sites announced
The three newly-recognised sites include Vĩnh Hưng ancient town in Vĩnh Lợi District in the southern province of Bạc Liêu The vestige of Vĩnh Hưng ancient tower in Vĩnh Lợi District, the southern province of Bạc Liêu, is one of the three newly sites recognised as Special National Heritage Relics. Photo …
Read More »Contemporary dance show returns to HCM City Opera House
Vietnamese contemporary dance Hoàng Hôn (Sunset) highlighting people’s love, faith and loyalty during wars will be performed at the HCM City Opera House on July 27. The HCM City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera will stage the contemporary dance ‘Hoàng Hôn’ (Sunset) show at the Opera House on July 27. Photo courtesy of …
Read More »Vietnamese Circus wins award at Russia’s largest international circus festival
A performance by the Vietnamese Circus Federation won a silver medal at the 8th International Idol Circus Festival in Russia. The aerial gymnastics Đu Nón performed by artists from the Vietnamese Circus Federation has won the silver medal at the 8th International Idol Circus Festival. — Photo anninhthudo.vn MOSCOW A …
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